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Bhupender Gupta Selected as Next CMD of NHPC Limited, Appointment Awaits ACC Nod – Know More!

PESB Finalizes Selection After Interview on June 11; Appointment Awaits ACC Approval
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New Delhi: In a significant leadership transition, Bhupender Gupta, currently Director (Technical) at THDC India Limited, has been selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited. The decision was made following an interview conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on June 11, 2025.

Selection Awaits ACC Clearance
Following standard procedure, PESB will now forward Bhupender Gupta’s name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. The formal appointment will take place after vigilance clearances and ACC nod.

Gupta’s elevation to CMD will mark the culmination of a competitive selection process involving several top executives from across India’s power and public enterprise sectors.

Change in Leadership at NHPC
The selection comes ahead of the retirement of current CMD Raj Kumar Chaudhary, who is scheduled to step down on June 30, 2025. Chaudhary had assumed the role on August 6, 2024, and has overseen several strategic developments at NHPC during his tenure.

Read Also: NHPC Operationalises 3rd Phase of 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner

Interview Process and Final Shortlist
A total of nine candidates were interviewed by the PESB panel. The final list of applicants included

  • Suprakash Adhikari – Director (Technical), NHPC Limited
  • Ashok Kumar Nauriyal – Executive Director, NHPC Limited
  • Ramesh Mukhiya – Managing Director, NHPC Limited
  • Bhupender Gupta – Director (Technical), THDC India Limited
  • Rajesh Kumar Singh – CMD, Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited
  • Thangarajan Subash Chandira Bosh – CEO, REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd
  • Krishna Mohan Srivastava – Sr. GM, BSNL
  • Ali Shah – Executive Director, Power Finance Corporation Ltd
  • Mukta Shekhar (IRAS:1994) – Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Mr Gupta emerged as the PESB’s top choice following the evaluation.

About Bhupender Gupta
A seasoned professional in the power sector, Bhupender Gupta brings extensive experience in technical operations, project execution, and strategic management. His tenure at THDC has been marked by notable contributions to hydropower and renewable energy initiatives.

His appointment is expected to align with NHPC’s continued focus on clean energy expansion, project execution excellence, and long-term sustainability.

What’s Next for NHPC
With Gupta’s likely appointment, NHPC – India’s premier hydropower development organization – will continue to strengthen its leadership in the renewable energy and infrastructure space. Gupta’s technical background and executive experience are seen as key assets in NHPC’s evolving growth strategy.

Read Also: NHPC Ltd Promotes Amitabh Jha & Manisha Shrivastava as Executive Directors – Know More!

About NHPC
Founded in 1975, NHPC Limited is a leading public sector hydropower company, which has recently diversified into solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal energy projects, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals. At present, NHPC is a Navaratna enterprise of the Government of India and among the top ten companies in the country in terms of investment base. Baira Suil Power station in Salooni tehsil of Chamba district was the first project undertaken by NHPC.


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