Mitali Nikore, a pioneering economist with over 12+ years of experience, specializes in gender mainstreaming, development finance, and sustainable infrastructure development. She advises leading multilateral organizations such as the World Bank and GIZ, as well as several G20 bodies including Think20, Women20, and Urban20. Her areas of expertise include green infrastructure, public-private partnerships, industrial value chains, skill development, and gender mainstreaming strategies. In recognition of her significant contributions, Mitali was honoured with the India UK Achievers Honours, an award celebrating the impactful work of 75 Indian alumni from UK universities. In 2022, she was selected as one of the ‘75 Indian Women in STEAM’ by the Government of India and was named one of the ‘22For2022’ industry leaders by Forbes magazine. Mitali is not only a TEDx speaker but was also recently recognized among the LinkedIn Top Voices for Gender Equality.
As a widely published researcher and writer, her work can be found in the Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, SheThePeople, and Financial Express. She has also lent her expertise to multiple news segments, including BBC News, NDTV, ET Now, DW News, and NewsX. Mitali holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi.
Mitali Nikore
Founder, Nikore Associates
MEET THE TEAM
Current Team
Varulika Dixit
Communications & Operations Manager
Meet Varulika, Communications Operations Manager at Nikore Associates, a dynamic professional with a Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a solid foundation gained through a previous internship at Doordarshan Kendra, Lucknow, she brings valuable experience to our team. Varulika oversees the planning, implementation, and management of communication strategies within our organization, ensuring smooth operations that align with our goals and enhance our brand reputation. Her expertise lies in strategic social media planning, content management, and crafting engaging communications that resonate with our audience.
Brinda Juneja
Senior Research Associate
Introducing Brinda, our dynamic Senior Research Associate spearheading research initiatives across diverse domains within the development sector at Nikore Associates. With a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Brinda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Her responsibilities encompass providing research support, crafting comprehensive reports, and leading the knowledge management team. Brinda is instrumental in fostering collaboration and coordination within our team, ensuring the successful execution of our projects. Her passion for driving impactful change underscores our commitment to delivering excellence in research and development.
Biprajit Roy Choudhary
Senior Research Associate
Introducing Biprajit, a Senior Research Associate at Nikore Associates. He brings expertise in policy sector projects, specializing in Northeast India. With skills in project management, research support, and knowledge dissemination, Biprajit excels in documentation, report writing, and team coordination. His current focus includes development and gender-related initiatives, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Delhi University and a Master's in Public Policy from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Vandhana Ramesh
Senior Research Associate
Introducing Vandhana, a Senior Research Associate at Nikore Associates, specializes in interdisciplinary qualitative research and policy analysis for inclusive sustainable development. With experience in drafting policy reports and conducting surveys, she focuses on gender mainstreaming in sectors like the digital platform economy and logistics. Previously, Vandhana served as a Senior Research Associate at LEAD, Krea University, delving into disability access, carbon-neutral industrial policy, and rural livelihoods. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stella Maris College, Madras University, Vandhana's expertise enhances our team's commitment to driving impactful change and sustainable development initiatives.
Rama Veera Joshua
Research Associate
Introducing Rama Veera Joshua, a skilled Research Associate at Nikore Associates with over 3 years of experience in the Banking and financial services industry. He specializes in data analysis and innovative strategies to optimize client portfolios and drive business growth. Rama's achievements include winning a national-level startup competition in 2018 at the Indian Institute of Public Enterprise. His proficiency extends to managing loan syndication, complex wire transfers, and ensuring precise financial reporting. He excels in stakeholder communication and is dedicated to continuous process improvement.
Malay Pandey
Graphic Designer
Meet Malay, Graphics Designer at Nikore Associates, an award winning journalism student with visual design experience in companies like Carversal Media Group and Marketocrat. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and is currently pursuing a Master’s in the same. Malay designs Reports, Presentations and Social Media Posts. He is most passionate about User Experience and User Interaction Design ( UI/UX ). Malay coordinates with the design team to ensure a coherent visual identity across all visual communication in the brand
Dimple Thawani
Graphic Designer
Meet Dimple Thawani, Graphic Designer at Nikore Associates, with over two years of experience specializing in UI/UX design. Currently Pursing Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Dimple has a strong background in creating user-friendly interfaces and engaging user experiences across digital platforms. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative design, Dimple creates Reports, Presentations, and Social Media Posts, ensuring a seamless and cohesive visual identity for the brand. Her collaborative approach helps maintain consistency across all visual communication, making her a valuable asset to the design team.
Advisors
Mannat Sharma
Advisor
Meet Mannat Sharma, our esteemed Research Manager at Nikore Associates. Mannat brings a wealth of expertise to our team, with a post-graduate degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Specializing in gender mainstreaming strategies, Mannat's research endeavors focus on dissecting gender inequalities, especially in the context of the pandemic's impact on women. Her dedication to advancing gender equity is reflected in her contributions to policy reports and academic papers, shaping the discourse on gender dynamics in India. Mannat's passion for impactful research underscores our commitment to fostering social change and sustainable development.
Shivani Jain
Senior Advisor
Shivani is currently working as a Social Media Manager with India's oldest political party and holds a Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her strong vision and capability to lead a cause, led her to be one of the Young Leaders for Obama Foundation’s Townhall (India) in 2017 and Youth Delegate, India-China Youth Dialogue, Embassy of Republic of China in 2018. She has worked for Ms. Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and with FleishmanHillard and Zeno Group. Her vision is to work for the world peace and develops her own space for discussions on the same.
Girish Sharma
Senior Advisor
Meet Girish, an experienced economic researcher, currently serves as a Research Advisor at Nikore Associates while collaborating with The World Bank's South Asia Regional Integration and Engagement team. With expertise in gender mainstreaming, development finance, and international trade, Girish previously worked as a financial analyst at TresVista, supporting private equity clients. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics (Honors) from Symbiosis International University, Girish's multifaceted background enhances our team's research efforts and commitment to sustainable development.
Notable Alumni
Vidhi Narang
Senior Consultant, Primus Partners India
Vidhi completed her post-graduate studies in Public Policy from NLSIU and undergraduate degree in Economics from NMIMS University, Mumbai. She is currently working with Primus Partners as the Senior Consultant. She was previously an Associate at PWC India. Vidhi has great experience working with NGOs in the field of gender sensitization and skill development.
Poorva Prabhu
Economic Consulting Analyst, Grant Thornton UK LLP
Poorva is an MSc post-graduate in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, London. She has obtained an undergraduate degree in Economics from St.Xavier's College, Mumbai. She has splendid experience as an Analyst at NEF Consulting, London and is currently the Economic Consulting Analyst at Grant Thornton UK. Her research interests include gender and labor-related studies as well as infrastructure development in developing countries.
Chandni Ganesh
Writer, The Daily Net
Chandni is the Editorial Team Lead at Nikore Associates. She is currently pursuing a BA in Economics, Political Science, and Sociology at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She also analyzes US politics for digital media houses based in North America and runs a social justice collective called Sabudana Things. Her interests lie in intersectional feminism and gender equity.
Khyati Bhatnagar
Senior Associate, PwC India
Khyati, a public policy enthusiast, worked at the Indian skill development and vocational education sector for two years. She is currently the Senior Associate at PwC India. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College, New Delhi, and a master’s degree in Public Policy from King's College, London. Previously, she has worked in the media advocacy space, handling pan India projects in sectors like Intellectual Property and Public Health. She is passionate about an in-depth analysis of policy interventions with regards to gender equality and wishes to develop structured domain and entrepreneurial skill development modules for enhancement of the Indian female labor force participation.
Manvika Gupta
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, UNICEF
Manvika is currently a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer with UNICEF, New Delhi, and holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi. She has prior experience with a UK-based general insurer as an actuarial consultant in using statistical models to evaluate reserve bookings. She also has experience as a behavioral economist focusing on solving management problems using behavioral economics. She wants to use economic principles and data analytics to lead research inquiries in the social and economic space.
Ashruth Talwar
Senior Associate, IDinsight
Ashruth completed his Masters's degree in Economics from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Prior to this, he pursued an undergraduate degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College, New Delhi. He was awarded a Research Fellowship in his final year of under-graduation and undertook a study to examine the role of a financially included woman in her household's health outcomes. The findings of the study were presented to the Department of Economics at his college. Going forward, he is interested in exploring education and health-based issues and undertakes research in these fields to inform policy decisions.
Laboni Singh
Associate Consultant, The Bridgespan Group
Laboni is an Associate Consultant at The Bridgespan Group, Mumbai. She had 2+ years of transaction banking experience with Citi and was part of the Urban Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Human Settlements, Bangalore. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi.