From Intel to Invest India: Nivruti Rai’s tech-driven leadership promises transformation for India’s electronics and design industry.
On July 12, 2023, Invest India welcomed its new captain, Rai, succeeding Manmeet K Nanda from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). An award-winning tech maven with a rich 29-year tenure at Intel, Rai’s appointment might be the infusion of tech-first vision that India’s electronics design and manufacturing sector eagerly anticipates.
Rai’s professional journey is nothing short of exemplary. Recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, her nearly three-decade association with Intel witnessed her pioneering initiatives as the Country Head for India. Rai’s leadership not only scaled Intel’s growth and investment in the nation but also laid the foundations for indigenous tech, start-ups, electronics manufacturing, and policy direction in emerging technologies.
Conceptualized under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s blueprint for a “New India,” Invest India today is more than just a nodal agency. Its role in executing flagship initiatives like “Make in India” and “Startup India” cannot be understated. With a transparent and ethical approach, it aligns government visions with private sector expertise, aiming for a unified growth trajectory.
Under the watchful eyes of its chairman, Rajesh Kumar Singh, the board of Invest India is a confluence of stalwarts from diverse fields. Notable figures like Anand Mahindra, Rekha M. Menon, and Debjani Ghosh grace the committee, ensuring that a mix of governmental insight and corporate strategy steers the organization’s ambitions.
Incorporating a tech veteran like Rai into this dynamic ecosystem underscores Invest India’s commitment to rejuvenate and bolster the nation’s electronics design and manufacturing paradigm. As industries and businesses keenly watch, Rai’s tenure is poised to usher in transformative strides.
