Bharat Electronics appoints 12 senior managers effective Aug 1
Bharat Electronics Limited has elevated three executives to Executive Director roles and appointed nine General Managers effective August 1, 2026. The changes follow the superannuation of Crd. (Retd.) K Kumar and involve leaders with 26 to 36 years of experience across key divisions.

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Bharat Electronics Limited has appointed 12 senior management personnel to fill key leadership roles across its operations, effective August 1, 2026. The appointments include three Executive Directors and nine General Managers, replacing outgoing executives and strengthening leadership in strategic planning, product development, and marketing. The changes follow the superannuation of Crd. (Retd.) K Kumar, who served as Executive Director (S&CS) at the Bangalore Complex until July 31, 2026.
The company disclosed the changes pursuant to Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, notifying the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited on August 1, 2026. The new appointees bring extensive experience from within the organization, with tenures ranging from 26 to 36 years. S Sreenivas, Company Secretary, signed the intimation letter.
Executive Director Appointments
Three executives have been elevated to the Board level as Executive Directors:
| Name | Designation | Previous Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashmi Kathuria | ED (SCCS) - GAD Cx. & Unit Head | GM (SCCS) & Unit Head, Ghaziabad Complex | 36 years |
| Srinivas K | ED (PD&IC) | GM (Product Development & Innovation Centre) & Addl. Charge – CTO (EW&P)/CO | 36 years |
| Giriraja N | ED (EW&A) - BG Cx. | GM (EW&A) SBU, Bangalore Complex | 33 years |
Rashmi Kathuria holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) degree and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB-DMAIC). She joined Bharat Electronics in October 1989. Srinivas K holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication), an M.Tech in Digital Systems, and is a certified Project Management Professional and Six Sigma Green Belt. He also joined in October 1989. Giriraja N holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering and joined in January 1993.
General Manager Appointments
Nine executives have been appointed as General Managers across various business units and locations:
| Name | Designation | Location/Unit | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Bhatia | GM (Product Support) | Delhi | 33 years |
| Anil Kumar Singh | GM (Strategic Planning) | CO | 34 years |
| Anuradha Mahur | GM (Civilian Marketing) | Delhi | 35 years |
| Rajashekar G | GM (EWNS) | Hyderabad | 32 years |
| Deepika Gupta | GM (DCCS) | Ghaziabad Complex | 26 years |
| Hemant Kumar Gupta | GM (Unmanned Systems) | Bangalore Complex | 27 years |
| Jagadish Kumar G | GM | Chennai | 27 years |
| Manish Kumar Chetiya | GM | Panchkula | 33 years |
| Mini Nair S | GM (NS/S&CS) | Bangalore Complex | 34 years |
Sunil Bhatia holds an MBA in Project Management and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). Anil Kumar Singh holds a Master of Science in Software Systems. Anuradha Mahur is a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 and AS9100 and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Marketing). Deepika Gupta holds a Master of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering. Hemant Kumar Gupta holds a Master of Technology in Communication Systems. Mini Nair S is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP.
Outgoing Executive
Crd. (Retd.) K Kumar superannuated on July 31, 2026, after serving as Executive Director (S&CS) at the Bangalore Complex. His departure necessitated the restructuring of senior management roles within the South & Central Systems division.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Electronics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.18% | +0.61% | +1.65% | -8.32% | +12.53% | +581.28% |
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