Rajendra Raut

Overall experience of more than 24 years in the arena of Policy Formulation, Policy Advocacy, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs aligning with business and product strategies of the organization at various Central Ministries, Dept.s, Regulators, State, UT Govt.s and local bodies.

Director - JSW MG MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD. - GURGAON/DELHI

(2024-06)

Department: Corporate and Government Affairs.

Key Projects Handling: Co-Chairman of SIAM CSR Group, Electric Mobility Promotion-State/UT and Central Govt., Industry and Electric Vehicle Policies, Auto PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme-Potential Incentives for company of ~ Rs.6,000 Cr, PM E-Drive Scheme-Potential-Incentives for company of ~ Rs. 2,000 Cr, FDI matters, FTAs with UK, EU etc, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme), GST Rates for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Various Vehicle Safety (BHARAT NCAP, Crash, Airbags, AEB, ESC, FCW, FAS, FPS etc.) and Emission Regulations (CAFÉ, Carbon Trading, BSVII etc.), Vehicle Scrappage Policy, BIS Quality Control Orders (QCOs) etc.

• Technical clearance of Press Note 3, FDI issue within record 3 weeks which has a potential to be an Auto PLI Scheme applicant with maximum invectives more than Rs 6000 Cr and list the products on GeMS, CSD portal.
• Successful advocacy with more than 25 State/UT Govt.s on promotion of E-Mobility through State Electric Vehicle Policies with SOPs like Purchase Demand Incentives, Road Tax Exemption only for ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicles)
• Exclusion of incentives for Strong Hybrid Vehicles in the States of Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand.
• Advocacy with Ministry of Power on CAFÉ Credit Pooling/ Trading mechanism to monetize the Credits
• Advocacy with Central Ministries including PMO against deviation in CAFÉ III norms for small cars based on weight.

Head Central Ministries (General Manager) - TATA MOTORS LIMITED - GURGAON/NEW DELHI

(2022-05 - 2024-06)

Department: Government and Policy Affairs.

Key Projects Handled: Electric Mobility Promotion, Auto PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme-Potential Incentives for company of ~ Rs.6,400 Cr, Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme-Potential-Incentives for company of ~ Rs. 4,000 Cr, Promotion of Hydrogen, Fuel cell and other alternate fuel-CNG, LNG, Flex fuel Vehicles, FTAs with UK, EU and Canada, Vehicle and Battery Recycling-Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), GST for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Various Vehicle Safety (BHARAT NCAP, Crash, Airbags, AEB, ESC, FCW, FAS, FPS etc.) and Emission (CAFÉ, Carbon Trading, BSVII etc.) Norms, Vehicle Scrappage Policy, BIS Quality Control Orders (QCOs), State EV Policies.

• Successfully centrally coordinated internally and with Ministry of Heavy Industries for reimbursement of FAME and Auto PLI Incentives of Rs 2000 Cr.
• Strategic advocacy with Central Govt. on stringent Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Policy to safeguard and create a level playing field for domestic Electric Car Manufacturers.
• Effective advocacy with Central Govt. under India-UK, India-EU FTA to keep mass market ICE and Electric Cars from sudden import duty reduction.
• Successful advocacy with various State/UT Govt.s on promotion of E-Mobility through State Electric Vehicle Policies with SOPs like Purchase Demand Incentives, Road Tax Exemption only for ZEVs.
• Impactful advocacy with Central Govt. on reinstating GST rate for Strong Hybrid Electric vehicles at par with ICE.
• Proactively insured the company participation under National Green Hydrogen Mission R & D and field trial projects with Hydrogen-ICE and Fuel cell commercial vehicles with incentive allocation of Rs 1000 Cr.

Senior Manager - MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED - NEW DELHI

(2010-11 - 2022-05)

Department: Government and Policy Affairs.

Key Projects Handled: National Auto Policy, Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme-Inclusion of Hybrid Vehicles, Hybrid and Electric vehicles Policy, GST taxation for small cars and Hybrid vehicles, Vehicle Scrappage Policy, Battery and Vehicle Recycling, 76-77Ghzradio frequency delicensed, various Safety (ABS, Speed Governor, Seat Belt Reminders, BHARAT NCAP, Crash, Airbags, AEB, ESC, FCW) and Emission (BSVI, CAFÉ, Diesel Ban by Supreme Court, RDE) Norms, BIS-Quality Control Orders (QCOs), State Electric Vehicle Policies, PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Auto Industry, PLI for Advance Chemistry Cell (ACC), Alternate Fuel Policy-CNG, Ethanol, bio fuels and Flex Fuel etc.

• De-licensing of 76-77 GHz radio frequency required for the operation of Autonomous Emergency Brake System functioning.
• Inclusion of Mild and Strong Hybrid vehicles under the FAME Scheme.
• Reinstating the GST structure based on length of the passenger vehicle.
• Successful coordination for reimbursement of subsidy for battery project in Gujarat from MeITY.
• Timely Homologation/Certification of 3 car and light truck Models from Test Agencies for Central Motor Vehicle Rules and Regulations.
• Impactful advocacy with Central Govt. for expansion of CNG stations infra across the country.
• Successful advocacy for sufficient lead time for implementation of various safety and Emission regulations like Bharat NCAP, ABS, Airbags, BSVI etc.

Asst. Manager - TATA MOTORS LIMITED - Pune, Maharashtra

(2007-08 - 2010-11)

Department: Engineering Research Centre – Regulations and Homologation.

• Participated directly in formulation of Indian Automobile Rules and Regulations on various Regulatory bodies forums like BIS, AISC, CMVRS TSC, SCOE, NLSC etc.
• Participated indirectly in formulation of International Automobile Regulations (ECE, GTRs) on International Regulatory body UNECE WP.29 based at Geneva.
• Tracking, Study, analysis of forthcoming Rules and Regulations in India and circulation of domestic Regulation Roadmap along with their impact on vehicle models and business across the verticals.
• Coordinating and organizing the internal review meetings on the company issues regarding Indian and International Rules and Regulations affecting the present and future models and business.
• Taking up the various business issues with State Governments like permits, registration of vehicles etc.

Junior Scientist - Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) - Pune, Maharashtra

(2004-08 - 2007-08)

Department: Engineering Research Centre- Regulations and CMVR Certification.

• Participated directly in formulation of Indian Automobile Rules and Regulations on various Regulatory bodies forums like BIS, AISC, CMVRS TSC, SCOE, NLSC etc. Also, participating indirectly in formulation of International Automobile Regulations (ECE, GTRs) on International Regulatory body UNECE WP.29 based at Geneva.
• Execution of consultancy projects for TATA Motors of Inspection & Product Audit of Fully Built Low Floor, CNG Buses for CMVR and CNG safety requirements.
• Performed inspection & audit of buses in superstructure/final stages for various State Transport Undertakings.

Engineer (Testing) - BVG TECH - Pune, Maharashtra

(2003-03 - 2004-08)

• Involved in Supervising activity of manufacturing of Special Purpose automobile testing machines (SPMS) being supplied to ARAI, CIRT, Jayshree Polymers, Hero Honda, Piaggio, etc and testing of auto components via. Rubber coupling, rubber Bush, head light switches of different types & PVC durability testing, etc.

Trainee Engineer - ADVIK HI – TECH PVT. LTD. - Pune, Maharashtra

(2001-08 - 2002-12)

• Involved in Inspection & testing of auto components via. Engine chain Tensioner, fuel cock and decompression unit supplied to Bajaj Auto Ltd. Hero Honda, etc.

Advance Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) - Public Policy - ISB-Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (2021 - 2023)

MBA - Marketing - BMCC, Pune, Maharashtra (2009)

B. TECH/B.E. - Mechanical - Dr D Y Patil College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra (2001)