Our Team
Harish CP Yarlagadda
Founder and Chief Mentor, Malaxmi Group
Harish CP Yarlagadda is an experienced businessman and investor, serving as the Founder and Chief Mentor of the Malaxmi Group, Hyderabad and Vijayawada.
He is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University and has done postgraduation in Computer Sciences from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. His past work experience is in the Power sector, starting with consulting at Desein. He was the Promoter of Lanco Power and the Founding Chairman of Greenko. As a Pantheist, his current focus is on addressing the climate crisis. Being a futurist, he proactively anticipates future challenges and endeavors to identify and implement solutions. Coming from the power industry, he understands the dire need for sustainable practices during the Anthropocene Epoch.
He is a core expert committee member of the Telangana State Biodiversity Board and a special invitee to the Hyderabad WWF Advisory Board. He was the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. During his stint at the CII, he actively worked with the team in setting up the CII Godrej Green Business Centre. He is the Co-Founder of Dharmavana Nature Ark, a non-profit focused on Biodiversity Conservation & Climate Resilience and Advisor – CII Telangana ESG Panel (2024-25) and Member, Expert Committee to Review BRSR framework by National Biodiversity Authority.
He is an active member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO Hyderabad Integrated Chapter). He was on the academic council of the College of Engineering of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad; and Member, Board of Governors of Technology & Business Incubator, Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. He was also on the academic council of various other technical institutions. His continuous engagement with the young generation through educational institutes, start-ups etc gives him a unique perspective of what the current generation needs and thinks.
Along with his spouse Dr. Tejaswini Yarlagadda, they have pledged a substantial amount to causes close to their heart, with a belief in the charter that ‘Homo Sapiens’ evolved to save nature from destruction and extinction. Their contributions encourage curious minds towards arts, preserving heritage and conserving nature.
Dr. Tejaswini Yarlagadda
Executive Director, Malaxmi Group
Pavan Kumar Bang
CEO & MD, Chiraharit Limited
As the CEO & MD of Chiraharit Limited, a Malaxmi Group company, he has established and spearheaded innovative initiatives across the agricultural value chain. With a focus on sustainable water movement and irrigation solutions, he has positioned Chiraharit as a trusted partner, delivering turnkey solutions for agriculture, drinking water, and industrial applications. Motivated and multi-skilled professional with entrepreneurial passion, Pavan Kumar Bang combines a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and business wisdom to drive success.
Sandeep Mandava
Pvt. Ltd Sandeep Mandava is a visionary entrepreneur and accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in real estate, infrastructure, and allied sectors. As Managing Director of Malaxmi Projects, he plays a pivotal role in steering the company’s growth across residential, commercial, and industrial development, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and biophilic design. Under his leadership, Malaxmi Projects is also making strategic inroads into hospitality and sports infrastructure, including the development of a landmark 5-star hotel in Amaravati. He also serves as President of the Central Zone for NAREDCO, where he actively engages with industry stakeholders and policymakers to advance the real estate ecosystem in the region.
Kantha Rao VL
CEO and Director, Malaxmi Polymers Pvt Ltd
An Agricultural Engineer with a Master’s degree in Marketing Management and brings over 35 years of experience in the water management sector. He has worked extensively across marketing, production, and service delivery, with deep expertise in the deployment of HDPE and PVC piping systems, pumpsets, and drip and sprinkler irrigation technologies. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing efficient water solutions for agriculture and infrastructure.
Ramana Reddy G.V
Dixitulu D.V.K
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Chiraharit Limited
A Postgraduate in Commerce with specialization in Banking, and holds professional qualifications including CAIIB and ACS. He brings over 30 years of experience in the banking sector, having served in various leadership roles at a reputed nationalized bank, including at the corporate office and overseas branches. With expertise in corporate secretarial functions, he plays a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and stakeholder communication across MCA, RBI, and SEBI frameworks.
Chaitanya Raju P.V.R.K
Krishna Prasad VSR
General Manager of Finance & Accounts, Malaxmi Group
A versatile finance professional with more than 20 years of experience. He has expertise in corporate financing, treasury management, accounting and taxation. He plays a key role in project financing at Malaxmi Group.
Rajarshi Kolli
Kishore ALR
Company Secretary , Malaxmi Infra Ventures Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Kishore ALR, a seasoned Company secretary & commerce graduate with over 7 years of excellence in corporate governance, regulatory compliance and strategic advisory, is instrumental in driving group-wide corporate governance, legal structuring, and stakeholder alignment across multiple entities. His core competencies include corporate governance frameworks under Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, and RBI, Secretarial due diligence & compliance audits, corporate structuring, mergers & acquisitions, Board governance frameworks and stakeholder communication. Over the years, he has facilitated multiple high-value transactions, including private placements exceeding ₹100 Cr. strategic investments and complex shareholding realignments.