New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has announced key appointments in its senior management, effective September 25, 2025. The appointments are aimed at strengthening leadership across critical divisions within the company’s power sector operations.
V Shrinivas Rao Appointed GM & Head of HBG, PS-BG II
V Shrinivas Rao, currently General Manager & Head (HBG), PS-BG II, Noida, has been formally appointed as the new Head of HBG (Heavy Boilers Group), PS-BG II, Noida. He will report directly to the Director (Power), BHEL.
With a professional background spanning over 33 years, Rao holds multiple qualifications including B.E. (Mechanical), M.Tech (Mechanical), and a PGDM in Financial Management. His extensive experience in engineering, project execution, and financial management is expected to further enhance the division’s performance.
Ajay Kumar Appointed GM & Head of PEM & CPC
In another senior-level move, Ajay Kumar, General Manager & Head (PEM & CPC), Noida, has been appointed as the new Head of PSPEM and CPC (Project Engineering Management & Central Procurement Cell), also reporting to the Director (Power).
With 35 years of professional experience, Kumar holds a B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. His leadership is set to play a pivotal role in driving engineering excellence and procurement efficiency for ongoing and future power sector projects.
Strategic Strengthening of Power Business
These leadership changes come at a time when BHEL is looking to optimize its project execution capabilities and improve operational efficiency, especially in the power generation and engineering domains. Both appointments reflect the company’s focus on internal succession planning, domain expertise, and strategic continuity across key business units.
About BHEL
BHEL stands for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a large Indian central public sector undertaking established in 1964, specializing in design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, testing, and servicing for a wide range of products and services in the energy, industry, and infrastructure sectors. The company plays a significant role in India’s power generation capacity, with a global presence across various sectors, including transmission, transportation, defence, aerospace, and renewable energy.
