Surbhi Patni Dalmia

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Pioneered Deloitte's Space Sector practice.
Led multi-disciplinary teams across 10+ countries.
Recognized for client service excellence multiple times.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the consulting industry with a focus on the space sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategySpace SectorFinancial AnalysisCorporate Finance

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentCash ManagementCommercialization StrategyDue DiligenceEcosystem EngagementFinancial Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingFinancial ReportingMISMIS ReportingMarket AssessmentsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficePolicy AdvisoryPortfolio Management

About

A Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by qualification, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and leadership. Over the last decade, my journey has taken me from joining Deloitte as an Assistant Manager in 2014 to becoming an Associate Director spearheading Deloitte India’s Space Sector Practice. I have led multi-disciplinary teams to shape strategies for government and private players, helping position Deloitte as a thought leader in this niche, high-growth domain. Today, as Country Head of NovaSpace, I’m driving the expansion of India’s first dedicated space-sector consulting firm, building strategic partnerships with ecosystem players on commercialization, policy, and growth. My work has spanned engagements across 10+ countries, blending global exposure with a deep understanding of India’s evolving space landscape. Recognized with multiple client service excellence awards, I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring emerging talent, and positioning India as a key player in the global space economy.

Experience

Novaspace

Director and India head

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Leading the India operations for NovaSpace — a pioneering global consulting firm dedicated to the commercial space sector.
Tasked with building and scaling the India practice, with a focus on strategic partnerships, business development, talent build-out, and ecosystem engagement.
Driving thought leadership initiatives to position NovaSpace at the forefront of space strategy and commercialization in India.
Working closely with global leadership to align India’s space consulting offerings with emerging market opportunities, policy shifts, and industry needs.
Spearheading initial conversations with key ecosystem stakeholders to shape NovaSpace’s go-to-market roadmap for India.

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentEcosystem EngagementBusiness StrategySpace Sector

Deloitte

5 roles

Associate Director

Promoted

Jun 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Pioneered Deloitte India’s Space Sector practice, driving strategy, market assessments, and policy advisory for government and private clients.
Led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver consulting engagements across 10+ countries, covering financial modeling, due diligence, commercialization strategy, and ecosystem development.
Scaled the space consulting vertical from inception, contributing to Deloitte’s positioning as a trusted advisor in a niche, high-impact domain.
Partnered with CXOs and policymakers to shape strategic roadmaps for emerging space players.
Recognized multiple times for client service excellence, leadership, and impact.
Co-authored two sectoral publications, driving thought leadership in India’s private space industry.

Market AssessmentsPolicy AdvisoryFinancial ModelingDue DiligenceCommercialization StrategyBusiness Strategy+1

Manager

Jun 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

Financial ModelingFinancial Analysis

Senior Consultant

Promoted

May 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Supported multiple clients (across utility sectors) to take a strategic call on potential investments, restructuring of existing business, achieving financial sustainability (though financial modelling and financial due diligence) across different locations (India, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.).

Consultant

Feb 2016 – May 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Preparation of chart of accounts including audit manual, financial reporting framework for a client in Bangladesh (Net worth being ~USD 1530 million)
Financial and economic feasibility assessment of an LPG plant (including preparation of a financial model) with an investment size of USD 150 million
Capacity Building of a state utility by imparting one month rigorous training (residential programme in Shimla, India) to 250 personnel.
Hand holding the client throughout the accounting value chain in order to ensure timely financial closure, consolidation and reporting
Limited review of Multi Year Tariff petition (Control period starting 2014-15) and the tariff structure as prepared by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited for submission to West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Advice on ways to incentivize the Industrial consumers through rationalization of the tariff structure.

Assistant Manager

Dec 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Review of existing internal financial controls and flagging the problem areas using tools such as RCM (Risk Control Matrix).
Involved in all major areas of audit including consolidation of accounts, my audit resulted in profit reversal of USD 80 million from the books of client, not being in line with accounting standards.
Audit of the Funds and valuation of Venture Capital undertakings.
Scrutinizing, auditing and closing of Books of Accounts of the factory.

Itc

Trainee

Feb 2013 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Portfolio management- Grouping of scheme specific portfolios and computation of periodical returns.
Cash management- Assembling of rolling cash flow projections across various divisions of the Company and planning of temporary cash deployment.
Value Added MIS reports- Preparation of Daily and Weekly Capital market reports. Creation of Integrated Spreadsheet databases on financial strength of various Banks.

Portfolio ManagementCash ManagementMIS Reporting