New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced changes to its senior management following the retirement of Jitendra Das, Executive Director (Information Systems and International Operations), New Delhi, on October 24, 2026. The company has appointed Rajeev Srivastava as General Manager and Head of International Operations and Amit Gupta as General Manager and Head of the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG), effective October 25, 2026.
The management changes were disclosed to the stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Both appointments strengthen BHEL’s senior management structure, with the two executives bringing more than three decades of experience in the organisation.
BHEL Appoints Rajeev Srivastava as Head of International Operations
BHEL has appointed Rajeev Srivastava as General Manager and Head of International Operations, based in New Delhi, effective October 25, 2026. In his new role, he will report to the Director (IS & P).
Srivastava holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Chemical Engineering and joined BHEL on August 10, 1992. With 34 years of service at the company, he brings extensive organisational experience to his new leadership position.
His appointment places him at the helm of BHEL’s International Operations function as the company continues to strengthen its management capabilities.
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Amit Gupta Takes Charge as Head of Defence and Aerospace Business Group
Amit Gupta has been appointed General Manager and Head of the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG) under BHEL’s Industry Sector in New Delhi, effective October 25, 2026.
Like Srivastava, Gupta will report to the Director (IS & P).
Gupta holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master of Engineering (ME) degree in Electrical Engineering. He joined BHEL on February 3, 1992, and has completed 34 years of service with the company.
His appointment places him in charge of the Defence and Aerospace Business Group, a key business area within BHEL’s Industry Sector.
Jitendra Das Retires from BHEL Senior Management
The management changes follow the retirement of Jitendra Das, who served as Executive Director (Information Systems and International Operations) at BHEL’s New Delhi office. He retired from the company on October 24, 2026.
His retirement led to changes in the senior management structure, with the new appointments taking effect the following day.
The appointments of Srivastava and Gupta reflect BHEL’s continued focus on leadership continuity and the allocation of responsibilities across its international operations and defence and aerospace businesses.
BHEL Strengthens Leadership Across Key Business Areas
The latest management changes place experienced executives in two important areas of BHEL’s operations. Srivastava’s appointment covers international operations, while Gupta’s role focuses on the Defence and Aerospace Business Group within the Industry Sector.
Both executives have spent more than three decades with BHEL and possess technical qualifications relevant to their respective professional backgrounds.
The appointments mark an organisational transition following Das’ retirement and establish the leadership structure for these functions with effect from October 25, 2026.
About BHEL
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a leading public sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. Established in 1964, the company provides products, systems and services across power generation, transmission, transportation, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors. BHEL plays an important role in supporting India’s industrial development and infrastructure growth.
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