JP Power Ventures appoints three directors, accepts five resignations
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited underwent a board restructuring on May 22, 2026, appointing three new directors—Mr. Savan Jayendra Patel, Mr. Jayadeb Nanda, and Mr. Naresh Telgu—while accepting the resignations of five directors, including Managing Director & CEO Shri Suren Jain. The changes follow the implementation of the resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Limited.

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Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors following the implementation of the resolution plan for its promoter company, Jaiprakash Associates Limited. In a meeting held on May 22, 2026, the board approved the appointment of three additional directors and accepted the resignations of five existing directors.
Appointments
The company appointed Mr. Savan Jayendra Patel, Mr. Jayadeb Nanda, and Mr. Naresh Telgu as Additional Directors on the board, effective May 22, 2026. These appointments are based on the recommendations of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and are subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Patel has been designated as a Whole-time Director for a period of three years.
| Name | Designation | Tenure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Savan Jayendra Patel | Additional Director (Whole-time Director) | 3 years | May 22, 2026 |
| Mr. Jayadeb Nanda | Additional Director | 3 years | May 22, 2026 |
| Mr. Naresh Telgu | Additional Director | 3 years | May 22, 2026 |
Profiles of New Appointees
Mr. Patel is a qualified Chartered Accountant with nearly three decades of experience, currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer of Adani Power Limited. Mr. Nanda brings over 34 years of experience in the power sector, having previously served as Advisor for Operations & Maintenance at Adani Power and as Executive Director at NTPC. Mr. Telgu is an experienced executive in the energy sector, currently driving Adani Group's portfolio of pumped storage and hydro projects.
Resignations
The board accepted the resignations of three Executive Directors and two Independent Directors, all effective immediately from May 22, 2026.
Executive Directors
The resignations of the following Executive Directors were accepted:
| Name | Position | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma | Vice Chairman & Whole-time Director | Resignation |
| Shri Suren Jain | Managing Director & CEO | Resignation |
| Shri Praveen Kumar Singh | Whole-time Director | Resignation |
Independent Directors
Shri Dinesh Kumar Likhi and Shri Suresh Chandra Saxena resigned as Independent Directors. Shri Likhi cited increasing preoccupation with personal commitments, while Shri Saxena cited other professional and personal commitments. Both directors confirmed there were no other material reasons for their resignations. Consequently, Shri Likhi ceased to be the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Risk Management Committee. Shri Saxena ceased to be a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Historical Stock Returns for Jaiprakash Power Ventures
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.32% | +0.42% | -0.83% | -2.65% | +25.86% | +390.51% |
How will the Adani Group's increased influence over Jaiprakash Power Ventures' board affect the company's operational strategy and future capital allocation decisions?
What are the likely timelines and conditions for shareholder approval of the three newly appointed Additional Directors, and could any opposition emerge given the scale of leadership changes?
How might the transition from Jaiprakash Associates' management to Adani-affiliated executives impact Jaiprakash Power Ventures' existing debt restructuring obligations and creditor relationships?


































