Power Grid appoints Amol Taori as Director Finance and CFO
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited confirmed Amol Babulal Taori as Director (Finance) and CFO on August 20, 2026, after shareholder ratification at its 37th AGM. Taori, who initially assumed charge on August 18, 2026, replaces Venkata Subrahmanayam Vallurie as CFO and ends the interim arrangement managed by Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi. The five-year term follows an order from the Ministry of Power.

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Power Grid Corporation of India has appointed Amol Babulal Taori as its Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment became permanent on August 20, 2026, following ratification by shareholders at the company’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM). This concludes the transition process initiated by the Ministry of Power’s order dated August 12, 2026, under which Taori had initially assumed charge as an Additional Director on August 18, 2026.
Consequent to Taori’s confirmation as Director (Finance) and CFO, Shri Venkata Subrahmanayam Vallurie, Chief General Manager (F&A), ceased to hold the position of CFO. Additionally, Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), relinquished the additional charge of Director (Finance) on August 18, 2026, upon Taori’s initial assumption of office.
Appointment Details
The Board of Directors approved Taori’s appointment as an Additional Director [Director (Finance)] in pursuance of Ministry of Power Order No. 25-11/3/2025-PG. The term is valid for five years, commencing from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The Board meeting that finalized the appointment commenced at 1:00 pm and concluded at 1:20 pm on August 20, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Amol Babulal Taori |
| Designation | Director (Finance) & CFO |
| Date of Assumption (Initial) | August 18, 2026 |
| Date of Ratification | August 20, 2026 |
| Term | Five years |
| Predecessor (CFO) | Venkata Subrahmanayam Vallurie |
| Predecessor (Dir. Finance Addl Charge) | Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi |
Professional Background
Taori brings nearly 30 years of experience in finance, treasury, international trade, marketing, and compensation management. Prior to this role, he served as Executive Director (In-charge) – International Trade at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). At HPCL, he managed crude procurement of approximately 700 kbd, product imports and exports, chartering arrangements, and oil price risk management.
His tenure at HPCL included managing one of India’s largest corporate treasuries for over a decade. He spearheaded HPCL’s maiden USD bond issue, achieving competitive pricing spreads, and conceptualised the Oil Bond Swap to reduce borrowing costs. He also facilitated HPCL’s first foreign currency swaps and revolving line of credit, representing the company at global equity and debt roadshows. Taori also served as a Trustee of all employee benefits trusts of HPCL and as a Director on the Board of HPCL Middle East FZCO, Dubai.
Regulatory Disclosure
The company made the disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Anjana Luthra, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the filing submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on August 20, 2026. The initial disclosure regarding his assumption of charge was filed on August 18, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Power Grid Corporation of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.15% | +0.42% | -7.32% | -10.38% | -7.01% | +102.04% |
How might Amol Taori's extensive experience in international trade and treasury management at HPCL influence Power Grid's capital raising strategies and foreign currency risk mitigation?
What specific financial restructuring or cost-optimization initiatives can investors expect from the new CFO given his background in reducing borrowing costs via bond swaps?
How does this leadership transition align with the Ministry of Power's broader strategic goals for Power Grid's expansion and modernization over the next five years?


































