GE Vernova T&D India Board Approves Auditor and Director Changes at May 18, 2026 Meeting
GE Vernova T&D India Limited's board meeting on May 18, 2026 approved the re-appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells as statutory auditor for a second 5-year term and M/s. Ramanath Iyer & Co. as cost auditor for FY2026-27. The board also re-appointed Sushil Kumar as Whole Time Director & CFO through December 31, 2031, and appointed Marco Simiano, a GE Vernova senior executive based in Italy, as Additional Director effective July 1, 2026, both subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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The Board of Directors of GE Vernova T&D India Limited held its meeting on May 18, 2026, approving a series of significant governance and leadership decisions. The meeting commenced at 5:28 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 6:29 P.M. (IST), with resolutions covering statutory and cost auditor appointments, as well as key changes to the company's board and senior management.
Auditor Appointments Approved
The board approved the re-appointment of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 015125N), as Statutory Auditors of the company for a second term of 5 consecutive years. The re-appointment is effective from the conclusion of the 70th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 75th Annual General Meeting, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of M/s. Ramanath Iyer & Co., Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors for Financial Year 2026-27, effective May 18, 2026.
The following table summarises the key details of both auditor appointments:
| Parameter: | Statutory Auditor | Cost Auditor |
|---|---|---|
| Firm Name: | M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells | M/s. Ramanath Iyer & Co. |
| Firm Registration No.: | 015125N | — |
| Nature of Appointment: | Re-appointment (Second Term) | Fresh Appointment |
| Term: | 70th AGM to 75th AGM (5 years) | Financial Year 2026-27 |
| Effective Date: | From conclusion of 70th AGM | May 18, 2026 |
| Subject To: | Shareholder approval at ensuing AGM | — |
Deloitte Haskins & Sells is a leading professional services firm with a strong Audit & Assurance practice comprising over 3,500 professionals and offices across 16 cities in India. M/s. Ramanath Iyer & Co. is a New Delhi-based firm of Cost Accountants operating since 1978, with expertise in cost audit and cost and management accounting across manufacturing and service sectors.
Director Re-appointment and New Appointment
The board also approved two significant changes to its leadership composition, both on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
Re-appointment of Sushil Kumar as WTD & CFO
Mr. Sushil Kumar (DIN: 08510312) has been re-appointed as Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer of the company for a further period of 5 years, effective January 1, 2027, up to December 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Mr. Sushil Kumar brings more than 26 years of finance experience, having worked with organisations including GE, Alstom, Areva, and Schneider. He has been associated with the company for 14 years, holding responsibilities across strategy, commercial finance, treasury, turnkey business, and business planning. He is a Chartered Accountant and an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. Mr. Sushil Kumar is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or any other authority order.
Appointment of Marco Simiano as Additional Director
Mr. Marco Simiano has been appointed as an Additional Director under the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective July 1, 2026, subject to the allotment of a Director Identification Number by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He will hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The board has also recommended his appointment as Director under the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, liable to retire by rotation, for shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The following table provides a summary of the director changes approved at the meeting:
| Parameter: | Sushil Kumar | Marco Simiano |
|---|---|---|
| DIN: | 08510312 | Pending allotment |
| Designation: | Whole Time Director & CFO | Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) |
| Nature: | Re-appointment | Fresh Appointment |
| Effective Date: | January 1, 2027 | July 1, 2026 |
| Term: | Up to December 31, 2031 | Up to date of ensuing AGM |
| Subject To: | Shareholder approval at ensuing AGM | DIN allotment by MCA; shareholder approval for directorship |
| Relationship with Directors: | Not related to any Director | Not related to any Director |
Mr. Marco Simiano, aged about 50 years and based in Italy, is a senior business executive at GE Vernova with over two decades of international experience in the energy sector. He currently serves as Chief Commercial & Product Officer (CCPO) of Grid Automation at GE Vernova, with responsibility for global strategy and commercial performance in Grid Automation. He holds an M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Palermo, Italy, an MBA (International) from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and a PhD from ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Marco Simiano is not debarred from holding the office of a director by virtue of any SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or any other authority order.
Regulatory Compliance
All decisions were taken pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The requisite disclosures as per the Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, have been filed accordingly. The intimation was signed by Shweta Mehta (Membership No. A18600), Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of GE Vernova T&D India Limited.
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| -0.94% | +2.40% | +5.97% | +44.05% | +138.16% | +3,415.27% |
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