Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has elevated a long-serving internal executive to a pivotal role, signaling a continued emphasis on transmission reliability and project execution as it charts the next phase of grid modernization. Dharambir Kumar has been promoted to Executive Director, a senior management position that places him one rung below the board, effective July 1, 2026. The move aligns with the company’s ongoing strategy to bolster leadership depth within its core operations as it steers major transmission and renewable energy initiatives across the country.