SJVN promotes Vikas Sharma, Manmeet Gupta to Executive Director roles
SJVN Limited promoted Vikas Sharma and Manmeet Gupta to Executive Directors effective August 1, 2026, replacing Baljeet Singh and Rajesh Kumar Sharma who retired due to superannuation. The new appointees bring decades of experience in hydroelectric and thermal power projects.

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SJVN Limited has reshuffled its senior management team, promoting two officials to the position of Executive Directors while two others ceased their roles due to superannuation. The changes, which took effect on August 1, 2026, were disclosed in a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. This restructuring marks a transition in leadership for the Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, ensuring continuity in its executive ranks as veteran officials retire.
The company informed the exchanges that Shri Vikas Sharma and Shri Manmeet Gupta have been promoted as Executive Directors. Their terms of appointment are co-terminus with the date of their superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Concurrently, Shri Baljeet Singh ceased to be part of the senior management on July 31, 2026, due to superannuation. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sharma also ceased his role as a senior manager upon superannuation, though a specific date was not provided in the filing.
Vikas Sharma brings over 30 years of experience in the power sector, with a focus on hydroelectric project development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Amravati University. Before joining SJVN Limited in December 2008 as Senior Manager (Survey & Investigation and Infrastructure), he worked with Impregilo SPA, Italy, L&T, Gammon, and SN Power Norway. His career highlights include executing tunnel re-mining at the Nathpa Jhakri HEP and achieving exceptional excavation rates at the Karahnjukar HEP in Iceland. At SJVN, he played a pivotal role in securing statutory clearances for the Luhri HEP and received the CMD Award in 2013-14 for his work on the Rampur HEP. He previously led the Buxar Thermal Power Plant as CEO and is currently heading the Sunni Dam HEP.
Manmeet Gupta joined SJVN Limited on September 13, 1993, and has served the company for thirty-three years. His tenure has included contributions to various functions such as the Contracts Department, Quality Control Department, and Commercial Disputes for Hydro, Wind, and Solar Projects. Gupta also handled Alternate Dispute Resolution and served in the Vigilance Department. Notably, he was deputed to the Royal Government of Bhutan for the Tala Hydroelectric Project and worked on the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station, Rampur HPS, and the Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar.
Management Changes Overview
| Name | Action | Effective Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikas Sharma | Promoted to Executive Director | August 1, 2026 | Over 30 years experience; former CEO Buxar TPP |
| Manmeet Gupta | Promoted to Executive Director | August 1, 2026 | 33 years service; deputed to Bhutan for Tala HEP |
| Baljeet Singh | Cessation | July 31, 2026 | Superannuation |
| Rajesh Kumar Sharma | Cessation | Not specified | Superannuation |
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Soumendras Das, Company Secretary, signed the communication addressed to the stock exchanges. The company cited the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, regarding compliance with listing obligations.
Historical Stock Returns for SJVN
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.25% | +1.39% | -6.19% | -5.35% | -29.13% | +151.82% |
How might the transition of leadership impact SJVN's ongoing execution timelines for key projects like the Sunni Dam HEP and Luhri HEP?
Will the new Executive Directors prioritize expanding SJVN's renewable energy portfolio (wind and solar) given Manmeet Gupta's background in commercial disputes for these sectors?
What is the company's succession planning strategy to mitigate risks associated with the simultaneous retirement of multiple senior veterans?


































