Based in Mumbai, Priya Lambah is Global Business Head at AstaGuru. She brings over 30 years of diverse experience spanning finance and entrepreneurship. Beyond her professional achievements, she is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting NGOs such as Jai Vakeel Foundation, Teach for India, and Toybank. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sydenham College and a Master's in Marketing from NMIMS, Mumbai.

Based in Mumbai, Sneha Gautam Karki is Sales Director and Modern Indian Art Specialist at AstaGuru. Joining the auction house in 2012, she has built extensive experience in researching, curating, and valuing modern Indian art. Her work is centred on Indian aesthetics, historical context, and evolving collector trends across domestic and international markets. Sneha has been instrumental in curating modern Indian art auctions and supporting the category's growing demand among collectors both in India and overseas.

Based in Mumbai, Sunny Chandiramani is Sales Director and Modern Indian Art Specialist at AstaGuru. Since joining in 2013, she has developed strong expertise in modern Indian art, market analysis, and collector engagement. Her work reflects a deep understanding of artistic legacy, valuation principles, and market dynamics, enabling her to support informed collecting decisions and engage with the rich heritage of modern Indian painters.

Based in Delhi, Sanghita Singh is Director at AstaGuru, working across art and jewellery. With five years of experience in the auction market and over two decades in journalism, she brings a strong network and access to rare works of art and jewellery across India. Sanghita works closely with collectors, including aristocratic and royal families, advising on acquisitions, sourcing, and collection development across both art and jewellery categories. Her role combines client engagement with a strong understanding of provenance and cultural context. Prior to joining the auction industry, Sanghita held senior editorial positions, including South East Asia Editor for HELLO! Indo Arabia. Her background in journalism informs her perspective on storytelling, heritage, and the narratives that shape collecting. She is also an author and has published two books. Her work reflects a longstanding interest in rare objects, cultural history, and the evolving landscape of collecting.

Based in Kolkata, Siddharth Sivakumar is Director of Curation & Artist Relations at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. With over a decade of experience across curatorial practice, research, publishing, and exhibition-making, he works closely with artists, estates, collectors, and institutions across the Indian art ecosystem. Siddharth’s expertise spans Bengal modernism, Santiniketan practices, narrative-driven contemporary art, and artist archives. He works across curatorial strategy, institutional collaborations, artist relations, and strategic sourcing, with a particular focus on historically layered and research-oriented practices emerging from Bengal and Kerala. Prior to joining AstaGuru, Siddharth worked with organisations including Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Gallery Rasa, Bengal Biennale, and Articulate. His experience spans exhibition-making, curatorial research, catalogue writing, publishing, artist engagement, and public programming within the visual arts ecosystem. Siddharth has authored essays and reviews for publications including Art India, The Telegraph, The Wire, Art & Deal, and The Hindu Business Line. His work reflects a sustained engagement with regional modernisms, artist archives, and the evolving relationship between curatorial research and the Indian art market.

Based in Mumbai, Mamta Rahate is Deputy Director at AstaGuru, playing a pivotal role in cultivating and strengthening relationships with a global clientele across Modern and Contemporary Indian art, vintage timepieces, heirloom jewellery, and rare collectibles. With a strong foundation in business development, Mamta oversees strategic portfolios for collectors, bringing a keen eye and a curious mind to each engagement.

Based in Mumbai, Nirav Chandarana is Associate Vice President, Art Advisory at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern Art. He works with collectors and clients across the acquisition process, supporting informed engagement with the category and the development of considered collecting interests. Nirav’s role involves collaborating with internal teams on client outreach, advisory initiatives, and the presentation of works within AstaGuru’s Modern Art offerings. His approach is centred on understanding individual collector requirements and facilitating a seamless experience across the auction process. Through his work, Nirav contributes to AstaGuru’s client-focused approach to Modern Art, bringing together service, market engagement, and long-term relationship development.

Based in Mumbai, Deelip Jagasia is Assistant Vice President, Sales at AstaGuru. With five years at the auction house, he brings extensive experience in luxury watches and jewellery, having sourced and sold exclusive pieces for AstaGuru’s auctions. Over time, he has developed a deep appreciation for art, contributing to sourcing and selling significant works. Deelip has been instrumental in achieving world records with the sale of several art pieces, reflecting his expertise across categories.

Based in Mumbai, Jasmine Merchant works in Client Relations at AstaGuru, supporting relationships with collectors and clients across the auction house’s art and collectibles categories. She contributes to the coordination of client communication and engagement, helping ensure a smooth and responsive experience throughout the auction cycle. Jasmine works closely with the wider AstaGuru team to assist clients with auction-related queries, registrations, and ongoing engagement. Her role reflects a service-led approach, with attention to the requirements of both new and established collectors. At AstaGuru, Jasmine supports the auction house’s commitment to accessible, personalised client service and meaningful engagement with collecting.

Based in Mumbai, Akleema Sheikh is Associate Vice President at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern Art Advisory. With years of experience in the luxury market, she works closely with collectors to help them build meaningful and well-rounded art collections through a thoughtful, research-driven approach. Her expertise lies in guiding clients towards informed acquisitions that align with their collecting objectives.

Based in Mumbai, Ekta Nandyangora is Associate Vice President of Client Relations at AstaGuru. With a distinguished career spanning high-value relationship management, she brings extensive expertise in engaging and servicing HNIs, UHNWIs, and corporate clients across diverse categories. Her deep insight into premium segments and bespoke client service drives sustained business growth.

Siddhant Puri is Assistant Vice President, based in Mumbai where he specialises in Indian and Modern Indian Art. His work sits at the intersection of collecting and finance, bringing a quantifiable lens to the Indian art market. Over his career, Siddhant has worked closely with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and collectors. He advises across the art landscape, drawing on auction records and data-led research to evaluate art markets, patterns of value creation, and long collecting horizons. At AstaGuru, Siddhant is involved in acquisitions and collection counsel while also contributing to the house’s understanding of the market. He has written and contributed to several market studies, catalogues, research initiatives, and regularly participates in collector presentations, seminars and educational forums. Prior to art, Siddhant worked in consulting and wealth management roles focused on investment analysis, market assessment and strategic decision-making. This background continues to inform his approach allowing him to combine financial and economic principles with the historical and cultural context of art. He holds a Master of Finance from the University of Cambridge and has a keen interest in the dynamic relationship between wealth and cultural assets.

Based in Mumbai, Rishnitt Singh Heera is Assistant Vice President, Client Relations at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Indian art. Over more than a decade in auctions, galleries, and institutional engagement, he has advised collectors on acquisitions, collection development, and market positioning, working across private sales, key consignments, and institutional collections. He engages a diverse collector base, including international clients, diaspora audiences, and first-time buyers, bringing together cultural context and market insight in equal measure. Rishnitt has led academic engagements for institutions including Sotheby's Institute of Art and SDA Bocconi, introducing audiences to Indian Modernism and its evolving discourse. His academic interests span Indian Modernism, Orientalist art, and contemporary practice, with a particular focus on collector behaviour and market trends. He has furthered this through a Business of Art programme and coursework on with the Museum of Modern Art.

Based in Mumbai, Prachi Malkar is Client Relations Manager at AstaGuru, working across Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, jewellery, and timepieces. She specialises in client engagement and advisory, supporting collectors across acquisitions and collection development. Prachi brings over a year of experience in the auction market, supported by more than 13 years in client-facing roles across the service industry. She has managed client engagement across key auctions, working closely with collectors and high-value consignments. Her role includes advising on bidding strategies, artwork selection, and collection building aligned with client preferences and long-term objectives. Prachi works with high-net-worth clients, collectors, seasoned and new, supporting both, acquisition, and auction participation. She brings a service-led approach to auctions, with a focus on building long-term client relationships and supporting informed collecting.

Based in Mumbai, Sheetal Suryaprakash Yadav is a Client Relations professional at AstaGuru. She brings over five years of experience in guest experience management and VIP engagement. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and English Literature, enhancing her ability to connect with people and understand nuanced client needs.

Based in Mumbai, Harshil Asnani is Client Relations Manager at AstaGuru, working across Modern and Contemporary Indian Art with a focus on private sales. He advises collectors on acquisition strategy, collection building, and market positioning, supporting both emerging and established clients. Harshil’s expertise spans Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, private sales, and cross-category exposure including watches. He works closely with collectors on artist discovery, portfolio diversification, and long-term collection development, engaging with both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors. Before entering the art market, Harshil built experience across luxury fashion, brand management, entrepreneurship, and business development. This background informs his approach to collector engagement, combining commercial understanding of the luxury market with advisory-led client relations. He has contributed to auctions through client advisory and participation in key sales, while also facilitating private transactions and supporting placements within important catalogues. Harshil studied Business Management and French at Queen Mary University of London and also holds a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from Concordia University.