New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced the appointment of Pankaj Pandey as its Director (Operations), effective from the date he assumes charge of the post on or after December 1, 2026.
The Ministry of Power conveyed the appointment through Order No. 25-11/7/2025-PG dated October 30, 2026, according to a regulatory filing by the company.
Pandey will hold the position until his superannuation on June 30, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The company stated that additional details regarding his assumption of charge will be provided in due course.
The appointment has been disclosed in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pankaj Pandey’s Experience in Power Transmission Sector
Pankaj Pandey is a senior power transmission professional with around three decades of experience. He currently serves as Executive Director (Tariff Based Competitive Bidding) at POWERGRID.
Since FY 2022-23, he has played a key role in securing 55 transmission projects under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism, with a combined value of approximately Rs 1.50 lakh crore.
These projects include:
- 55 TBCB Transmission Projects: Secured since FY 2022-23, with a total value of around Rs 1.50 lakh crore.
- First TBCB-Based HVDC Project in India: A transmission project valued at approximately Rs 35,000 crore.
- POWERGRID’s First BESS Project: A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project secured as part of the company’s expansion into energy storage infrastructure.
His experience covers transmission project execution, procurement, infrastructure development and digitalisation.
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Experience in Infrastructure Procurement and Digitalisation
Pandey has handled infrastructure procurement worth more than Rs 16,000 crore across various power transmission segments.
His procurement experience includes:
- Transmission lines and substations.
- High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems.
- Other power transmission infrastructure.
- Procurement for projects funded by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
He has also led several process-improvement and digital initiatives at POWERGRID, contributing to improvements in procurement and organisational processes.
His experience in project execution, infrastructure procurement and transmission development is relevant to POWERGRID’s operational responsibilities and ongoing infrastructure projects.
Pankaj Pandey’s Appointment as Director (Operations)
Pandey’s appointment comes as POWERGRID continues to undertake transmission infrastructure development and expand its role in India’s electricity transmission network.
As Director (Operations), he will take charge of the company’s operational responsibilities following his formal assumption of office. His experience in transmission projects, competitive bidding, procurement and digital initiatives will form part of his professional background in the new role.
The appointment will take effect on or after December 1, 2026, subject to his assumption of charge.
POWERGRID Regulatory Filing and Stock Exchange Details
POWERGRID disclosed the appointment through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
The company is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, and has its registered office in New Delhi.
Its shares are listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) under the symbol POWERGRID and the BSE Limited under Scrip Code 532898.
About Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is one of the world’s largest electricity transmission utilities and plays a key role in developing and operating India’s interstate and inter-regional power transmission network. The company also undertakes transmission infrastructure projects and is expanding into emerging areas such as battery energy storage systems.
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