Key Details

The Ministry of Power, Government of India, through its order dated July 30, 2026, has extended the additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of SJVN Limited to Shri Bhupender Gupta (DIN: 06940941).

Appointment Terms

The extension is effective from August 01, 2026, for a period of three months or until a full-time incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever occurs earliest.

Professional Background of Shri Bhupender Gupta

  • Current Position: Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Limited (Navratna Enterprise) since September 4, 2025
  • Additional Roles: Chairman of NHDC Limited and Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Corporation Limited (NHPC subsidiaries)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and MBA in Operations Management
  • Career Experience: 34 years total experience, including 31 years in Power Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSUs)

Career History

  • 1991: Began career with ACC Ltd.
  • 1995-2007: Served at SJVN for 12 years in various positions, responsible for planning, erection, and commissioning of the 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Plant
  • 2002-2005: Served on deputation in Bhutan with the 1020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project
  • 2007: Joined REC Limited, associated with project financing of Hydro and Thermal projects for approximately 6 years
  • Served as Additional CEO in REC subsidiaries: REC Transmission Projects Co. Ltd. and REC Power Distribution Co. Ltd.
  • December 2020: Joined as Director (Technical) at Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan on deputation
  • June 9, 2023: Joined THDCIL as Director (Technical)
  • May 1, 2025: Initially assigned additional charge of CMD, SJVN

Recent Achievements Mentioned

  • Facilitated successful achieving of Commercial Operation Date (CoD) of first unit (660 MW) of Buxar Thermal PP in September 2025
  • Targeted commissioning of second unit at Buxar Thermal PP in March 2026
  • Commissioned entire capacity of 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power project in December 2025
  • As CMD NHPC: Commissioned 300MW Bikaner Solar plant and achieved COD of four units (250 MW each) of Subansiri Lower HEP

Governance Compliance

Shri Bhupender Gupta is not related to any director on the Board of SJVN Limited and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI or other authority order.

Future Vision Focus

As mentioned in the profile, Shri Gupta's vision focuses on addressing India's growing power demand through non-fossil fuel-based resources, aiming for energy security self-reliance and meeting sustainable energy targets through integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), EV grid integration, cybersecurity, green hydrogen, bioenergy, and energy storage.