POWERGRID Appoints Anupam Kumar as Government Director

03rd November, 2026: Ministry of Power issued Order No. 25-12/10/2019-PG appointing Shri Anupam Kumar as Government Nominee Director and ceasing Shri Abhay Bakre from the position
06th November, 2026: POWERGRID Board of Directors approved the appointment via circular resolution under Section 161(3) of Companies Act, 2013
06th November, 2026: Date of allotment of DIN (12041288) for Shri Anupam Kumar by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, marking effective appointment date

Shri Anupam Kumar (DIN: 12041288)

Position: Government Nominee Director
Current Role: Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Appointment Term: From 06th November, 2026 until date of superannuation, or until any other appointment made, or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Background: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from 2003 batch of Bihar cadre
Education: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; Master's degree in Physics with specialization in Digital Electronics from University of Lucknow
Professional Experience: Former academic in Department of Physics at Lucknow University; extensive administrative experience including District Magistrate of Nalanda, Rohtas, Muzaffarpur and East Champaran; Joint Secretary in Finance Department; State Transport Commissioner; Secretary in Information and Public Relations Department; Secretary in Chief Minister's Secretariat
Relationships: Not related to any Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company
Status: Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority

Shri Abhay Bakre

Board approval obtained via circular resolution under Section 161(3) of Companies Act, 2013
Formal communication sent to National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited