Mr. Sandeep Narade brings over 26 years of mining industry expertise with strengths in operational excellence, strategic planning, and sustainable mining practices. Before joining IMFA, Mr. Narade spent 24 years with Hindustan Zinc Ltd (Vedanta Group), managing Rajpura Dariba, Kayad, Baroi, and Zawarmala mines. His global perspective stems from hands-on work at the Copper Mines of Tasmania and attending the Backfill Symposium in Denver, USA.

As Head – Mining Business Unit, he drives sustainable practices, safety, and operational innovation. He is also Co-Chair of the FICCI Mining Committee and a member of the FIMI Management Committee and SCMS sub-committees.