2 November 2026
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NHPC Appoints Rajesh Kumar as Executive Director Through Promotion After 27 Years of Service 

With 27 years of experience at NHPC, Rajesh Kumar assumed charge as Executive Director effective November 1, 2026. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management.
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Faridabad: NHPC Limited has appointed Rajesh Kumar as Executive Director (ED) through promotion, with effect from November 1, 2026. The company informed the stock exchanges about the change in its Senior Management Personnel in compliance with the applicable SEBI listing regulations.

Kumar’s appointment to the senior management team recognises his 27 years of association with NHPC. He joined the company on January 6, 1999, and brings extensive experience in civil engineering and operations management.

Rajesh Kumar’s Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

Rajesh Kumar holds a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management. His educational background combines technical expertise in civil engineering with management knowledge in operational functions.

He joined NHPC on January 6, 1999, and has completed 27 years of service with the company. His promotion to Executive Director places him in the organisation’s senior management structure, one level below the Board of Directors.

Read also: NHPC Commissions 250 MW Unit 5 at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, Boosting Capacity to 1,250 MW

NHPC Informs Stock Exchanges Under SEBI Regulation 30

NHPC Limited disclosed the appointment to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The disclosure was communicated by Company Secretary Rupa Deb as part of the company’s regulatory filing regarding changes in senior management.

Key Details of Rajesh Kumar’s Appointment

  • Name: Rajesh Kumar
  • New Designation: Executive Director (ED)
  • Nature of Appointment: Promotion
  • Effective Date: November 1, 2026
  • Date of Joining NHPC: January 6, 1999
  • Experience with NHPC: 27 years
  • Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Engineering (Civil) and MBA in Operations Management
  • Regulatory Disclosure: Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

About NHPC Limited

NHPC Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power and one of the country’s leading hydropower development companies. The company is engaged in the planning, development and operation of hydroelectric projects, along with projects in other renewable energy sectors, contributing to India’s power generation capacity and clean energy goals.

Read also: NHPC Inaugurates Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Under ‘Probity for Prosperity’ Theme


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