Datta Power Infra Private Limited (Datta Infra), one of India’s fastest growing players in India’s infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, has appointed Ms. Kirti Raj Manucha as Head – Human Resources, effective April 2025. With over 27 years of cross-industry HR leadership experience, Kirti joins the leadership team to drive Datta Infra’s people strategy and strengthen its organisational capabilities amid rapid expansion.
In her new role, she will lead the end-to-end human capital agenda, including talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, and digital HR transformation, ensuring alignment with Datta Infra’s evolving business priorities. Her mandate includes building agile, future-ready teams and fostering a performance-led, inclusive culture that fuels long-term growth.
Welcoming her to the leadership team, Varchasvi Gagal, Chief Executive Officer, Datta Infra, said, “We are pleased to welcome Kirti Raj Manucha as Head of Human Resources at Datta Power Infra. As we scale our operations and deepen our presence in the renewable energy sector, aligning our talent strategy with evolving business goals is more critical than ever. With a proven track record across complex, high-growth industries, Kirti brings strategic insight into workforce transformation and a deep commitment to people-centric leadership. Her expertise will be instrumental in shaping a high-performing, resilient workforce, one that champions operational excellence while advancing Datta’s culture of innovation and sustainable growth.”
Speaking about her new role, Kirti Raj Manucha, Head – Human Resources, Datta Infra, said, “I am thrilled to join Datta Infra at a time of high momentum. I look forward to shaping a people strategy that empowers performance, fosters inclusion, and enables the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.”
Prior to joining Datta Infra, Kirti served as CHRO at Brinks India and held senior HR leadership roles at Greenko Group, FedEx, adidas, Religare Enterprises, and HCL, spanning sectors such as Renewable Energy, Retail, IT/ITES, E-commerce, and Supply Chain. Known for driving cultural transformation and enhancing employer brands, she has successfully managed HR operations for organisations with over 6,000 employees, including large contractual workforces.
An MBA graduate from the Birla Institute of Management Technology, Kirti is recognised for championing digital HR innovation and helping organisations earn “Great Place to Work” certifications.
Her appointment underscores Datta Infra’s commitment to scaling with purpose by investing in people, leadership, and innovation as strategic levers for sustainable growth.
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Datta Power Infra Private Limited (DPIPL) is a leading renewable energy and infrastructure company in India, with a legacy dating back to 1987. Evolving from a consultancy firm to a key player in the clean energy space, DPIPL offers end-to-end services in project development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). The company is actively expanding its footprint as an Independent Power Producer (IPP), with a target of developing over 1 GW of renewable energy projects, including 150 MW of hybrid systems already underway. With over 3,000 MW of completed land acquisition and project development and a pipeline of 8,000 MW in renewable energy parks, DPIPL is a trusted land aggregator and developer. Its capabilities span transmission lines, substations, O&M services, and site-level execution such as ramming, fencing, and civil works. Backed by a team of more than 80 experts, including engineers, legal professionals, and retired settlement officers, the company ensures seamless handling of legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects. Its ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018) underscore its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. With a strong presence in states like
