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About
Jitendra Roychoudhury is a Principal Fellow in KAPSARC’s Utilities and Renewables Program, dedicated to global and regional energy markets, policies, and their geopolitical implications. Before joining KAPSARC, he served as Director and Chief Consultant at HDR Salva, India, advising on commodity market entry strategies. With extensive experience in India’s energy and infrastructure sectors, he has authored several studies on coal policies in India, Indonesia, and China. Jitendra holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pune and a post-graduate diploma in business management from Welingkar’s Institute of Management, Mumbai.
Education
2007-01-01
Indian Institute of Management
Master - Industrial Engineering
1994-08-02 - 2003-11-24
University of Pune
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Publications
30 September 2024
Fueling India’s Mobility Transition: A Life Cycle Perspective on Passenger Road Transport OptionsThe transportation sector is crucial for India’s economic and social development but poses significant environmental and global warming challenges. This study conducts a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of passenger vehicles in India, evaluating various propulsion technologi...
06 November 2019
India’s Automotive Fuel Policies: Evolution and Challenges
India, like many other countries, is seeking to diversify its automotive fuel mix away from conventional petroleum fuels to alternate, cleaner fuels. The primary reasons for its diversification are e...
and addressing the growing concerns of energy security and rising crude oil imports.
21 March 2025
Opportunities From Saudi Mineral Resources – A Domestic Supply PerspectiveSaudi Arabia’s mineral sector, long recognized as the third pillar of its economy alongside oil and petrochemicals, is becoming increasingly vital due to the global demand for minerals essential for the clean energy transition. Understanding the domestic and international implication...
