Rajiv Mittal
#573Chairman & Managing Director
64
Age
35y
Exp
30y
Tenure
4/10
Risk
🎓 B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Institute Of Chemical Technology
📜 M.E. · Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai (M.E.)
🏛️ None
CompensationTBP
Personality
5
Open
8
Cons
4
Extr
6
Agre
3
Neur
Va Tech Wabag
Industrials · Mid Cap
Mature Stable · Bureaucratic
About
Rajiv Mittal is the Chairman & Managing Director of Va Tech Wabag, a Mid Cap company in the Industrials sector with a market cap of ₹7K Cr. A Pragmatic leader with 35 years of experience, he is known for consensus-driven decision-making and organic builder strategy. Maintains a disciplined focus on project delivery and asset-light models within the water treatment infrastructure sector.
FAQ
What is Rajiv Mittal's leadership style?
Rajiv Mittal is classified as a Pragmatic leader. He is consensus-driven in decision-making, with a nation builder motivation and steady-marathon pace of execution.
What is Rajiv Mittal's educational background?
Rajiv Mittal holds a B.Tech Chemical Engineering from Institute Of Chemical Technology and a M.E. from Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai (M.E.).
Who is the CEO of Va Tech Wabag?
Rajiv Mittal is the Chairman & Managing Director of Va Tech Wabag. He has been with the company for 30 years and in the current role for 26 years.
Leadership DNA
ArchetypePragmatic
MotivationNation Builder
CrisisSteady Hand
DecisionConsensus-Driven
GrowthOrganic Builder
PeopleInstitution Builder
InnovationFast-Follower
PaceSteady-Marathon
PurposePurpose-Blended
CustomerB2G-Institutional
EmployerSteady Employer
BrandTechnical-Expert
FocusOperational Excellence
OrientationDeep Specialist
Leadership Evidence
“Maintains a disciplined focus on project delivery and asset-light models within the water treatment infrastructure sector.”
⚡ Crisis●●●●○
Mittal has consistently maintained Va Tech Wabag's focus on water treatment projects and operational efficiency throughout economic cycles without radical pivots or aggressive cost-slashing.
🎯 Motivation●●●●○
His leadership is deeply aligned with national priorities like the 'Namami Gange' and 'Swachh Bharat' missions, focusing on critical water infrastructure for India.
👥 People●●●●○
Mittal has focused on building a deep bench of engineering talent and maintaining long-term stability within the organization over his multi-decade tenure.
📈 Growth●●●●●
The company's growth has been primarily driven by winning complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts and expanding operational capacity in the water sector.
💡 Innovation●●●●○
The company leverages global water treatment technologies from its international parentage to execute and scale complex projects in the Indian market.
🏃 Pace●●●●○
Operates on long-cycle infrastructure and water management projects that require methodical execution over several years.
🌱 Purpose●●●●○
Their core business is intrinsically linked to water sustainability and environmental protection, which is a central pillar of their ESG and annual reporting strategy.
🏷️ Brand●●●●●
Positioned as a specialized global leader in water and wastewater treatment with deep engineering domain expertise.
🤝 Customer●●●●●
The company primarily secures large-scale contracts from municipal corporations, government bodies, and public sector industrial units.
💼 Employer●●●○○
Known for a stable, engineering-focused work environment that prioritizes technical longevity and project-based career growth over high-pressure startup culture.
📋 Mandate
Needs to drive project execution efficiency and margin optimization to capitalize on the increasing capital expenditure in the water infrastructure sector.
🏢 Culture●●●○○
Highly process-oriented engineering environment focused on long-term project execution and regulatory compliance.
Financials
Revenue FY25₹3K Cr
PAT FY25₹295 Cr
Rev CAGR 5Y3.6%
OPM12.1%
NPM9%
ROE13.8%
ROCE14.4%
P/E22.7
Fwd P/E17.1
P/B3.3
D/E10.3
Promoter28.4%
Institutional20.5%
Mkt Cap₹7K Cr
Compensation
To Be Published
Data being verified from audited reports
