Daksh Agarwal

- Specialized Expertise in Renewable Energy Finance:

Developed advanced financial models for renewable energy projects, incorporating complex variables such as tax equity financing, Investment Tax Credits (ITC), Production Tax Credits (PTC), power purchase agreements (PPAs), and market fluctuations.
Leveraged deep knowledge of financial instruments and tax equity structures to optimize capital structures and attract investors.

- Successful Transaction Execution and Project Leadership:

Led and closed numerous high-value transactions including FNTP transactions, term conversions, and refinancings, consistently achieving favorable outcomes.
Coordinated cross-functional teams comprising lenders, investors, developers, legal advisors, and engineers to ensure seamless project execution on time and within budget.

- Alignment with Corporate Strategy and Process Optimization:

Aligned financial transactions with DESRI's strategic objectives and investment criteria, optimizing each investment for maximum return.
Streamlined internal workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate risks.

- Innovative Solutions and Thought Leadership:

Introduced standardized financial modeling approaches, improving accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in the decision-making process.
Provided thought leadership on emerging trends and regulatory changes in the renewable energy sector, helping DESRI maintain a competitive edge and capitalize on new opportunities.

• Achievements & Recognition

1) Received the "Above & Beyond Award" for completing a challenging audit of a first year audit client during the uncertain COVID 19 times.

• Clients worked on

1) Uber Technologies Inc

• Achievements & Recognition

1) Awarded PPO, handpicked by Assurance India Director for a $550 Million turnover client.

2) Received the "Dazzling Debut" Award. An award given for displaying great commitment and impressive level of understanding in the first audit at PwC (May 2017).

3) Received the "PwC Experience Team Award" for completing a challenging audit of India's second largest Airport with a 33% time saving compared to previous year (May 2017).

4) Received the "Above & Beyond Award" for managing the entire field work for the audit of a client which had a tight deadline due to Internal Restructuring (Merger) (August 2018).

5) Received the "Spot Award" (4 Times) over a period of 3 years for providing exceptional client service on the field during audit.

• Clients worked on

1) GVK Power & Infrastructure Limited (Listed on NSE & BSE)

2) GlaxoSmitheKline Plc (Listed on NYSE)

3) Astra Microwave Products Limited (Listed on NSE & BSE)

4) Mumbai International Airport Limited

5) Amazon India

• Areas of Work

1) Statutory Audit - expressing audit opinion on the financial statements as per Indian GAAP

2) Forensic Audit - an analysis and review of financial records of a company to extract facts which can be used in a court of law

3) Tax Audit - as per sec 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961

4) Limited Review - analyzing the reasons for variances in the financial statements for providing a limited review report for listed entities

5) Internal Financial Controls (IFC) - Evaluation of internal financial controls by doing a risk and control mapping and evaluation and design and operating effectiveness

6) Ind AS Implications: providing assistance in IndAS implementation of clients