Mr. Abhishek Dalmiya is the Chairman of the Renaissance Group and one of the most well-known value investors in India. Mr. Abhishek started early with the family’s cement business and gained a solid understanding of building businesses. Post that he pivoted to investing and building out his family office which started with a hostile bid for Gesco Corporation, which was a well-known transaction at that point in time. Mr. Abhishek has, over the years, successfully invested, acquired and run multiple companies – few notable ones being Revathi Equipment, a blast hole drilling rig manufacturing company and Semac Consultants an EPC company specialising in designing and building industrial projects. He is long term value investor with deep knowledge of multiple asset classes. When he is not investing, Mr. Abhishek works towards the cause of education. He has also played a pivotal role in building out YPO, Delhi and has served on the Board of YPO, South Asia.