PTC India Financial Services re-designates Rajiv Malhotra as MD&CEO
PTC India Financial Services has re-designated Rajiv Malhotra as Managing Director and CEO (Additional Charge) effective July 1, 2026, succeeding R Balaji who resigned on June 30, 2026. Malhotra, currently Executive Director & Group CRO at PTC India Limited, will serve until November 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.

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PTC India Financial Services has approved the re-designation of Rajiv Malhotra as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Additional Charge) effective July 1, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment at its meeting held on June 4, 2026, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company.
Rajiv Malhotra, who is currently a Nominee Director of PTC India Limited (the holding company) and serves as Executive Director & Group Chief Risk Officer at PTC, will hold the position until November 30, 2026. His tenure extends until the date of his superannuation from PTC India Limited. The company noted that Malhotra is not debarred from holding the office of a director by any SEBI order or other authority.
The Board also decided to seek shareholder approval for the appointment via a postal ballot. The specific timelines and procedural details for the postal ballot will be disclosed in the Notice of Postal Ballot in due course. This regulatory filing was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The re-designation follows the resignation of Shri R Balaji from the position of MD&CEO, effective June 30, 2026. The company had intimated the exchanges regarding Balaji's resignation on March 30, 2026. Malhotra brings over 35 years of experience in the utility and energy sector, having previously worked with NTPC and held leadership roles at Athena Energy Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and Energy Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
The disclosure also confirmed a relationship between Rajiv Malhotra and Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhavar, noting that both are nominees of PTC India Limited and are employed by the holding company until July 1, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 4:00 P.M. and concluded at 5:00 P.M. on June 4, 2026.
Key Appointment Details
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reason for change | Appointment by re-designation from Nominee Director of PTC India Limited to MD&CEO (Addl. Charge). |
| 2. | Date of appointment & term | w.e.f. July 1, 2026 till November 30, 2026. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | Mechanical Engineer, PGP in Management (IIM Lucknow), CFA. Over 35 years of experience in utility and energy sector. |
| 4. | Disclosure of relationships | Related to Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhavar as both are nominees of PTC India Limited and employed with PTC. |
Historical Stock Returns for PTC India Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.32% | +0.59% | -0.96% | -6.42% | -17.39% | +46.35% |
What strategic shifts might PTC India Financial Services pursue under Malhotra's leadership given his extensive risk management background?
Will the company initiate a search for a permanent successor before Malhotra's tenure ends in November 2026?
How will shareholders react to the appointment during the postal ballot given the short five-month term?


































