Sandith Thandasherry

An IIT Madras alumni, with an MBA from INSEAD who has revolutionized the boating sector in India. Developed India’s first solar electric ferry which went on to receive the Gustave trouve Award. A Naval Architect by profession, Sandith always had an eye for bringing out innovation in the maritime sector. The pathway was clearly to go for electrification and then dominate it, which is what he has done in India with Navalt Solar & Electric Boats. His relentless focus on perfection and the undying desire to bring innovations has helped him convince the water transportation departments across the country to start going green. He has also brought out innovations in the data analytics space with regard to the shipping industry, enabling large ship-owning companies to cut costs and reduce emissions thereby contributing to the global sustainability goals. Today, some of the largest shipping companies in the world utilize his data analytics platform, which has more than 2000 ships in its database. His boat-building business thrives along with having more than 50 boats built this year alone, which are fully electric and powered by solar energy.