KPI Green Energy Appoints Rajesh Shrivastava as Whole Time Director; Re-appoints Venu Birappa as Independent Director
KPI Green Energy's Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 15, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava as Additional Director and Whole Time Director for five years effective May 15, 2026, and the re-appointment of Mrs. Venu Birappa as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years effective August 3, 2026. Mr. Shrivastava brings nearly 37 years of experience in the power, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors, having held senior roles at Reliance New Energy, Aditya Birla Renewables, and Adani Green Energy. Mrs. Venu Birappa brings nearly four decades of power sector expertise, with a background in regulatory and technical matters at GETCO. Both appointments are subject to shareholder approval and were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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KPI Green Energy Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 15, 2026, approved two key directorial changes pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 11:13 A.M. and concluded at 11:40 A.M. Both appointments were made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and remain subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company.
Key Board Changes at a Glance
The following directorial appointments were approved at the May 15, 2026 board meeting:
| Parameter: | Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava | Mrs. Venu Birappa |
|---|---|---|
| Role: | Additional Director & Whole Time Director | Non-Executive Independent Director (Second Term) |
| DIN: | 08757239 | 09123017 |
| Effective Date: | May 15, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Term: | Five (5) years | Five (5) consecutive years |
| Related to any Director: | No | No |
| Debarred by SEBI/Authority: | No | No |
Appointment of Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava as Whole Time Director
Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava joins KPI Green Energy as Additional Director and Whole Time Director with nearly 37 years of distinguished experience across the power, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. He has been associated with more than 30 GW of power projects across fossil fuel and renewable energy domains, including over 10 GW of renewable energy projects under development and execution.
His prior leadership roles span some of India's most prominent energy organisations:
- Reliance New Energy – President & Business Head, Renewable Energy Development, where he was involved in planning a renewable energy ecosystem in Kutch involving 150 GWp of solar capacity and large-scale BESS infrastructure across nearly 60,000 acres
- Aditya Birla Renewables – CEO, where he led scale-up of the renewable business portfolio from 600+ MW to over 3.0 GW within two and a half years
- Adani Green Energy – COO, where he led execution of three of India's largest hybrid renewable projects and contributed to the strategic vision of scaling the business toward 25 GW capacity
- Earlier roles at Toshiba JSW Power Systems, Toshiba India, LANCO Solar, TPSCI, and NTPC, covering large EPC projects in India and abroad
Mr. Shrivastava is a Gold Medalist in Civil Engineering and holds an M.Tech in Structures from IIT Mumbai. He has also completed executive management studies at INSEAD Singapore and was recognised among the Top 15 Global Leaders by Toshiba Corporation, Japan.
Re-appointment of Mrs. Venu Birappa as Independent Director
Mrs. Venu Birappa, who is being re-appointed for a second term of five consecutive years effective August 3, 2026, brings nearly four decades of experience in the power sector to the board. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda, a Diploma in Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, and a Bachelor of Laws (General) from Saurashtra University. She has also completed the Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training based on ISO 9001:2005.
Mrs. Venu Birappa began her career in 1984 with the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) and later served as Executive Engineer (Regulatory & Commerce) at Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) until July 2021. Her areas of expertise include:
- Regulatory, legal, financial, commercial, and technical aspects of transmission, system operation, and distribution
- Formulation of regulations under the Electricity Act, 2003
- Matters related to transmission agreements, capital cost approvals, tariff regulations, open access, intra-state ABT, and renewable energy
- Representation of GETCO before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTTEL), the High Court, and the Supreme Court of India
Compliance and Disclosure
The disclosures pertaining to both appointments have been made in accordance with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026, dated January 30, 2026. The communication was signed by Krunal Bhatt, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of KPI Green Energy, on May 15, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for KPI Green Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.53% | -13.86% | +0.81% | -10.40% | -3.76% | +2,887.22% |
How might Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava's experience scaling Aditya Birla Renewables from 600 MW to 3 GW influence KPI Green Energy's capacity expansion targets over his five-year tenure?
Could Mr. Shrivastava's deep connections with Reliance, Adani, and Aditya Birla signal potential large-scale project partnerships or funding opportunities for KPI Green Energy?
How will the shareholder approval process for these appointments unfold, and is there any risk of opposition given the significant leadership changes at KPI Green Energy?


































