SJVN Limited has announced an extension of the additional charge for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to Bhupender Gupta, currently CMD of NHPC Limited, signalling continuity at the helm of the Navratna CPSE as it navigates a busy project slate. The Ministry of Power has extended his additional charge with effect from August 1, 2026 for a period of six months or until a regular incumbent assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earliest. The move underscores the government’s preference for leadership stability in critical energy infrastructure, even as SJVN charts its next phase of growth.
Bhupender Gupta brings a career spanning more than three decades in the power sector, with a strong emphasis on hydro and project execution. The profile accompanying the announcement notes a long tenure in power CPSUs, including pivotal roles in the planning, erection, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of major hydro projects such as Nathpa Jhakri. His experience also spans international deputations, project financing for hydro and thermal assets, and executive leadership in several CPSU subsidiaries focused on transmission, distribution, and project development. In recent years, Gupta has steered technical leadership at THDCIL and has led significant milestones in Khurja STPP and Tehri PSP projects, reflecting a track record of driving large-scale infrastructure from concept to commissioning.
Gupta’s broader vision emphasizes meeting India’s rising power demand through non-fossil resources while leveraging new technologies. The profile highlights a focus on integrating AI with grid operations, EV-grid integration, cybersecurity and digital protection, as well as green hydrogen and energy storage. For SJVN, the extension of Gupta’s charge aligns with a leadership profile that blends technical depth with strategic execution, potentially guiding the company through ongoing projects and future diversification as it seeks to strengthen energy security and grid resilience in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.