What We Do
Minnalai Marine designs, develops, and tests high-performance watercraft from yachts and hovercraft to hydrofoil vessels powered by pure electric, hybrid, and renewable energy systems. Our work spans the full product development cycle: design, prototyping, simulation, and testing.
We are currently in our foundational R&D phase, working closely with knowledge partners to build the technical and manufacturing capabilities to bring our vessels to life. Our new facility in Ambattur, Chennai will serve as our dedicated test centre and R&D hub.
"Green, efficient, luxurious travel over water at the speed of the modern world."
Mission
To design and deliver the next generation of watercraft that are fast, clean, and elegant, making sustainable marine travel a genuine choice for the future.
Vision
A world where travel over water is as fast, efficient, and accessible as any other form of modern transportation powered by clean energy and designed without compromise.
Leadership Team
Both founders began their engineering careers together at HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) a shared origin that reflects the precision, rigour, and ambition they bring to Minnalai Marine.
Krishna Srinivas
Chairman & Managing Director
Krishna brings over three decades of technology leadership, beginning his journey at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to serving as Executive Vice President and Technology Head of an established engineering conglomerate. An IIT Madras alumnus, his career has been defined by identifying emerging technology, building engineering capability, and delivering products that shape industries. He founded Minnalai Marine to realise a long-held vision: fast, luxurious yachts for the seas of the future.
Krishnamurthy Panchapakesan
Executive Director
Krishnamurthy is a seasoned engineer and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience spanning industrial engineering, project management, supply chain, and business development. An IIT Madras alumnus, he has led organisations including Aura Industrial Equipment & Projects and KBGrid LLP. His career began at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, where his partnership with Krishna Srinivas was first formed.
