He is 1982 graduate in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Indian Administrative Service in 1985 in Maharashtra cadre. He is currently Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust. Before that he was working as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO). In his previous posting, Bhatia had reformed the Sales Tax Department by introducing electronic returns and computerization, while working as Commissioner there. He also played an important role in restructuring of state-run Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) in to three companies. He served as chairman of MSEB as well as MD of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd. He has been awarded a number of awards like 'Ananya' Award for Fighting against corruption, E-Governance Awards, Rajiv Gandhi Gatiman Prashashan and Maha Shilpkar Award.