Rajarshi Bhattacharya

Rajarshi Bhattacharya is an Indian **Ex – OSD** and **entrepreneur**. He is the founder of Icon International, a real estate and engineering advisory firm with a presence in Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. He is also a Government of India Class 1 Officer from the 2011 batch and an MBA graduate from IIT Kharagpur.

Early Life

Rajarshi was born and raised in India. He comes from a family of academics and cultural enthusiasts. His father, Dr. Jnanendranath Bhattacharya, was a distinguished professor in India and abroad, and also a connoisseur of contemporary and modern art. Inspired by his father’s passion, Rajarshi developed interests in both research and art collection.

Education

• MBA, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Career

Rajarshi Bhattacharya began his professional journey as a Government of India Class 1 Officer (Batch of 2011), working across sectors including intelligence, cybercrime, and policy research. His career reflects a combination of technical expertise, business strategy, and advisory roles.

He later founded Icon International, India, an advisory and development company specializing in real estate projects, engineering consultation, and international collaborations. With offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi, the firm works with developers, corporates, and public agencies.

Achievements

• Government of India Class 1 Officer (Batch 2011)
• Founder of Icon International, a reputed real estate and engineering advisory firm
• Recognized researcher and specialist in cybercrime and intelligence
• Known art collector, preserving works of Tyeb Mehta, S.H. Raza, and other masters
• Accomplished in Indian classical vocal music

Personal Life

Rajarshi is also a passionate collector of contemporary and modern Indian art, with his family’s collection including rare canvases by Tyeb Mehta and S.H. Raza. He is trained in Indian classical music and continues to pursue it as a personal passion.

External Links

• Rajarshi Bhattacharya LinkedIn