Meluha Maritime

Meluha Maritime is a boutique research and consulting firm dedicated to advancing knowledge and awareness of India’s maritime and naval legacy. Founded by Commodore Srikant Kesnur (Retd) — a decorated naval officer, scholar, and author — and Swaroop Anand, an entrepreneur and naval historian, Meluha Maritime bridges the worlds of historical research, strategic thought, and public outreach. Supported by a distinguished Board of Advisors comprising senior naval veterans, academics, and journalists, and a growing team of Research Associates, Meluha Maritime operates at the intersection of scholarship, storytelling, and strategy. Our mission is to chart India’s maritime and naval journey, connect its oceanic past with its strategic present, and inspire the maritime thinking of tomorrow.