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Bhupender Gupta assumes charge as NHPC Chairman and MD

Prior to this appointment, Gupta served as Director (Technical) at THDCIL and held additional charge as Chairman and MD of SJVN
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Bhupender Gupta.
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Bhupender Gupta, CMD of SJVN, has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of NHPC Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna CPSE. Prior to this appointment, Gupta served as Director (Technical) at THDCIL and held additional charge as Chairman and MD of SJVN.

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Earlier, he served as Director (Technical) at Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority in Bhutan. He also held positions as Additional Chief Executive Officer in two subsidiaries of REC, namely REC Transmission Projects Co Ltd and REC Power Distribution Co Ltd, overseeing execution, project management, contract management, and consultancy for various power projects.

Before joining REC in 2007, Gupta worked with SJVN for 12 years, contributing significantly to the planning, erection, and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment for the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri hydro power station in Himachal Pradesh. He also worked on deputation with the 1,020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project from 2002 to 2005.

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With over 34 years of extensive experience, including 31 years in the power sector, Gupta has expertise in planning, design, execution, contract and project management, as well as operation and management of large hydroelectric and transmission/distribution projects. His rich experience and visionary leadership are expected to steer the Indian power sector towards new heights in the development of sustainable and clean energy infrastructure.

Gupta is a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and holds an MBA in Operations Management.

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