Tata Power Appoints Ms. Nishi Vasudeva as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director
Tata Power's Board approved the appointment of Ms. Nishi Vasudeva (DIN: 03016991) as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on May 12, 2026, with her tenure running from May 13, 2026 to March 29, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. A former CMD of HPCL and the first woman to lead an energy organisation in India, Ms. Vasudeva brings over 38 years of petroleum industry experience and is the first Indian recipient of the Platts 'Global CEO of the Year' award in the Energy sector.

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Tata Power has announced the appointment of Ms. Nishi Vasudeva (DIN: 03016991) as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, following approval by its Board of Directors at a meeting held on May 12, 2026. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders and has been disclosed in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment Details
The key particulars of Ms. Vasudeva's appointment are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Ms. Nishi Vasudeva |
| DIN: | 03016991 |
| Designation: | Additional Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Date of Appointment: | May 13, 2026 |
| Tenure End Date: | March 29, 2031 |
| Subject To: | Approval of the Company's shareholders |
| Relationship with Directors: | Not related to any Director of the Company |
| SEBI Debarment Status: | Not debarred from holding office of Director |
The Board Meeting commenced at 2.00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 4.05 p.m. (IST). The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Profile of Ms. Nishi Vasudeva
Ms. Nishi Vasudeva is a distinguished Indian business executive with over 38 years of experience in the petroleum industry. She is widely recognised as the first woman in India to lead an organisation within the energy sector, and among a select few globally to have served as the head of an oil company.
Ms. Vasudeva served as the Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Fortune 500 company, until March 2016. In this role, she was responsible for:
- Establishing the organisation's vision and long-term objectives
- Enhancing growth and profitability
- Fostering a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence
- Sustaining value creation for stakeholders
She also served as Chairperson of the Board for several HPCL joint venture companies in collaboration with reputed multinational firms and Indian corporates. Her career at HPCL encompassed leadership positions across Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Planning, and Information Systems, and she led key business transformation and organisational restructuring projects. She has additionally been a Member of several Committees for the development of policy for the Hydrocarbon sector in India.
Awards and Academic Background
Ms. Vasudeva has earned several prestigious recognitions throughout her career. She is the first Indian to receive the Platts "Global CEO of the Year" award in the Energy sector. She has also received the SCOPE Individual Leadership Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management, conferred by the President of India, along with multiple other honours.
Academically, she holds a B.A. in Economics (Honours) from Delhi University and an MBA from IIM Calcutta.
Regulatory Disclosure
The appointment has been disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The information has been made available on the Company's website at www.tatapower.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Power
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.28% | -0.87% | -7.78% | +5.18% | +3.30% | +291.73% |
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