About SIKKA GROUP
Four decades of Indian engineering.
SIKKA GROUP was founded in Bengaluru in 1986 by Sanjeev Sikka. The Group operates in Aerospace & Defence, Space and Energy through two companies: MICRONEL Global Engineers and NFOTEC Digital Engineering.
Our Journey
SIKKA GROUP began by bringing specialised engineering technology to customers in India, and has since moved progressively into engineering, integration and systems.
- 1986
Sikka n Sikka Engineers
Founded in Bengaluru by Sanjeev Sikka. Engineering technology and international partnerships.
- 2010
MICRONEL + NFOTEC
MICRONEL and NFOTEC established as independent companies, one for hardware and systems and one for digital engineering.
- Next evolution
Aerospace · Defence · Space
Deeper engagement in aerospace, defence and space, with a growing focus on indigenous systems.
- Today
SIKKA GROUP
Integrated engineering across the lifecycle, from design through manufacturing and support.
SIKKA Founding Story
Sanjeev Sikka was part of the Founding Team of Sikka n Sikka Engineers / Sika Interplant Systems with his father Shri Suraj Balraj Sikka in the early 1980s.
Over the following decades, he built relationships with technology companies and customers across India, establishing a foundation based on technical credibility, customer understanding and long-term partnerships.
That foundation enabled the Group to continually enter new technology domains and ultimately establish MICRONEL and NFOTEC in 2010. Today, as SIKKA enters its next phase, the Group continues to build on the entrepreneurial spirit and technology-led approach with which it began.
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Sikka
Founder & Chairman
Sanjeev Sikka brings more than four decades of experience in Engineering, Aerospace and Advanced Technology. He founded Sika Interplant Systems and later MICRONEL and NFOTEC, helping build capabilities in the design, manufacture and integration of mission-critical systems for Indian aerospace, defence and space programmes. His work spans gas turbine technology, naval equipment, unmanned systems and space-related components, alongside long-standing collaborations with global technology partners. A Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Engineers, he holds a Chemical Engineering degree from IIT-Bombay and a Master's degree from Rutgers University.
Gaurav Sikka
Managing Director & CEO
Gaurav Sikka leads the Group's Strategy, Partnerships and development of advanced engineering capabilities across Aerospace, Defence and Space. His experience covers systems engineering, digital engineering, indigenous product development, integration and manufacturing. He has guided programmes involving UAV systems, propulsion, life-support equipment and critical subsystems, while strengthening relationships with Indian Customers and International Technology Partners. Under his leadership, the business has pursued indigenous innovation, including two Ministry of Defence iDEX contracts. Gaurav holds a BA in Economics and Film from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Ashwani Kumar
Executive Director
Ashwani Kumar brings more than 20 years of experience delivering complex engineering projects across aerospace, defence, automotive, shipbuilding, energy and heavy industry. A mechanical engineer, he specialises in translating technical concepts into executable programmes, from prototype development through production. His strengths include multidisciplinary project delivery, operational planning and building high-performing technical teams. At SIKKA GROUP, he helps connect engineering capability with disciplined execution, quality and delivery across the Group's operations.
Nagarajan R.
Vice President – Technical
Nagarajan R. brings nearly four decades of rotary-wing engineering experience from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, where he retired as Chief Designer. He contributed to the development, testing and certification of the Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter, and led work on a rotary unmanned aerial vehicle. His expertise spans helicopter systems, test rigs, flight evaluation, certification and safety, with extensive experience coordinating with Civil and Military Airworthiness Authorities. At SIKKA GROUP, he provides technical leadership for complex Aerospace Engineering programmes.
Ravi Krishnaswamy
Vice President – Corporate
Ravi Krishnaswamy is a Corporate Strategist and Certified Management Coach and Mentor with 35 years of experience in Retail Operations and Business Leadership. His career spans store operations, supply chain optimisation, e-commerce, category management and corporate strategy, including work with International organisations in India and the Middle East. He has led the development of business systems, processes and policies, supported organisational change and built high-performing teams. At SIKKA GROUP, he brings a practical, people-centred approach to corporate operations, organisational effectiveness and leadership development. He holds an ILM Level 5 qualification in leadership and management.
Advisory Board
P. S. Krishnan
Senior Technical Advisor – Flight Controls
P. S. Krishnan is a former Director of the Aeronautical Development Establishment (DRDO) and a specialist in flight control systems and unmanned aircraft. He made significant contributions to the quadruplex digital fly-by-wire flight control system developed for the LCA Tejas and to major Indian UAV programmes, including Lakshya and Nishant. He has also served as an Independent Director of HAL and chaired professional aerospace bodies. A recipient of DRDO awards for research and programme excellence, he advises SIKKA GROUP on flight controls, autonomous systems and aerospace technology development.
S. Venugopal
Technical Advisor – Propulsion & Electrical Systems
S. Venugopal has extensive experience in aerospace electrical engineering, power electronics, engine testing and industrial systems. At Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, he held a senior design role involving engine test facilities and helped establish test cells for military aircraft engines and automated gearbox test rigs. He also worked with Pratt & Whitney Canada on technical support and industrial collaboration. Educated in Electrical Engineering at Mysore University and power electronics and control systems at Concordia University, he advises SIKKA GROUP on propulsion-related test infrastructure, electrical systems and engineering integration.
Dr. A. N. Vishwanatha Rao
Senior Technical Advisor – Engine Technology
Dr. A. N. Vishwanatha Rao is a former Associate Director at DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment, with more than 33 years of experience in gas turbine engine technology and control systems. His work includes full-authority digital engine control, instrumentation, embedded software, engine health monitoring and aerospace applications of AI and machine learning. He holds advanced qualifications from IISc Bengaluru and AcSIR, has authored more than 35 technical papers and is an inventor on a patented turbine-engine flutter detection system. He advises SIKKA GROUP on engine controls and advanced propulsion technologies.
Air Commodore Ashit Mehta (Retd.)
Senior Advisor – Flight Domain
Air Commodore Ashit Mehta (Retd.) brings extensive operational, test flying and defence aviation experience from the Indian Air Force. During his service, he flew approximately 4,000 hours across 25 aircraft types, commanded a fighter squadron and a frontline air base, and served in senior project roles including the indigenous Netra airborne early-warning programme. Following his Air Force career, he held defence business leadership roles with CAE India and BAE Systems. His experience includes military flight simulation, training systems and major aerospace programmes, supporting SIKKA GROUP's engagement with operational users and advanced simulator projects.
K. P. Singh
Technical Advisor – Aircraft Design
K. P. Singh is an aerospace engineering specialist with more than 40 years of experience in fixed-wing aircraft design, aerodynamics, performance and flight dynamics. He spent nearly four decades at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, retiring as Chief Designer, and worked across aircraft development and upgrade programmes involving the LCA Tejas, Advanced and Intermediate Jet Trainers, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and Su-30MKI. An alumnus of IIT-Bombay and Punjab Engineering College, he advises SIKKA GROUP on aerodynamic design, aircraft modifications and technical reviews for fixed-wing platforms.
Principles
Digital and Physical
Validate digitally. Build with confidence.
Global and Indian
Global technology, engineered and manufactured in India.
Design and Delivery
Responsibility through manufacturing, test and support.
Our Companies
Our companies.
Engineering the Physical World.
Engineered hardware for aerospace, defence and energy: systems, integration, manufacturing and supply chain.
Established 2010
Engineering the Digital World.
Advanced design, simulation, test and validation engineering across structural, thermal-fluid and electrical systems, with growing capabilities in digital twins, AI and Scientific Machine Learning (SciML).
Established 2010
Technology Ecosystem
Partnerships across the world.
International technology partnerships have been part of SIKKA GROUP since its inception. Today the Group is also an engineering partner in India for global programmes.
The Next Chapter
Strengthening engineering capability in India.
The next chapter is deeper capability in India: more indigenous technology, more engineering and manufacturing in India, and stronger support for India's aerospace, defence, space and energy sectors. Export growth builds on that foundation.
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