Change in Director / Key Managerial Personnel

  • Nature of change: Extension of additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
  • Appointee: Shri Bhupender Gupta (DIN: 06940941)
  • Current Position: CMD, NHPC Limited
  • Effective Date: August 01, 2026
  • Tenure: Extended for a period of six months or till the assumption of charge by regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earliest
  • Appointing Authority: Ministry of Power, Government of India through order dated September 10, 2026
  • Previous Charge: Shri Bhupender Gupta had been entrusted with additional charge of CMD, SJVN Limited with effect from May 01, 2025

Professional Profile and Qualifications:

  • Holds bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and MBA in Operations Management
  • 34 years of professional experience including 31 years in Power Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs)
  • Career began with ACC Ltd in 1991
  • Joined SJVN in 1995 and served for 12 years in various positions
  • Worked on planning, erection, and commissioning of 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Plant (India's largest operational hydroelectric project)
  • Served on deputation in Bhutan with 1020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project (2002-2005)
  • Joined REC Ltd. in March 2007 for approximately 6 years in project financing of Hydro and Thermal projects
  • Served as Additional CEO in REC Transmission Projects Co. Ltd. and REC Power Distribution Co. Ltd.
  • Oversaw execution of Government of India flagship schemes: Saubhagya, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), PMDP
  • Joined as Director (Technical) at Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan in December 2020
  • Joined THDCIL as Director (Technical) on June 09, 2023
  • Took charge as CMD of NHPC Limited (Navratna Enterprise) effective September 04, 2025

Future 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.

Compliance and Governance:

  • Not related to any director on the Board of SJVN Limited
  • Not debarred from holding office of Director by any order of SEBI or other authority
  • Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015