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Gruner Renewable Energy Appoints Energy Veteran Dinesh Sarraf as Chief Advisor

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:31:26 +0000

NEW DELHI. Gruner Renewable Energy has appointed Dinesh Sarraf as Chief Advisor, bringing on board a veteran leader with over four decades of experience across India’s energy, regulatory, and public sectors. Sarraf previously served as Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and held several key leadership positions at ONGC, including Group Chairman and Managing Director as well as Director (Finance). In his new strategic role, he will support Gruner Renewable Energy’s efforts to expand its presence in the bioenergy sector and advance its long-term vision for sustainable energy and green fuels across the nation.

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NEEPCO to have new Managing Director

Newsmantra — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:37:34 +0000

NEW DELHI. Govt has assigned the additional charge of Managing Director of NEEPCO to Shri K. Shanmugha Subdram, Director ( Project) NTPC Limited.

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Amandeep Singh Narang Appointed as Executive Director at Indraprastha Gas Limited

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:14 +0000

NEW DELHI: Shri Amandeep Singh Narang has been appointed as the Executive Director (PNG Marketing, Corporate Communication & Advocacy) at Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). A strategic and result-driven marketing and communications veteran, Shri Narang brings over three decades of rich experience in brand management, corporate communications, and CSR functions. In his new role at the premier energy major, he will spearhead IGL’s brand growth, reputation, and stakeholder strategy, leveraging his proven track record of delivering high-impact campaigns that drive market leadership and enhance public trust.

Prior to this elevation, Shri Narang successfully led crucial communication and digital transformation strategies that significantly expanded IGL’s customer engagement across diverse media platforms. Recognized widely as an industry thought leader, he has been honored with multiple accolades, including the Brand Builder of the Year (2025) and inclusion in Reputation Today’s Top 100 Communicators. A respected voice in academic and industrial forums, he is also an accomplished case study author, highly regarded for his capability in navigating complex regulatory environments and mentoring high-performing teams.

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Petronet LNG CFO Saurav Mitra Honored at BW CFO World Awards

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:24:16 +0000

NEW DELHI. Petronet LNG Limited announced that its Director of Finance and CFO, Shri Saurav Mitra, has been conferred with the Best CFO in Energy and Utilities award at the 9th Annual BW CFO World Awards 2026 in Mumbai. The honor recognizes his visionary financial leadership and alignment with PLL’s mission of driving sustainable growth and national energy security. During the event, Shri Mitra also served as a panelist, sharing strategic insights on navigating geopolitics, trade volatility, and risk diversification for resilient corporate growth.

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Shri Arnab Maitra elevated as Executive Director, NTPC Bongaigaon Plant

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:47:27 +0000

GAUHATI. Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project and Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon has been elevated as Executive Director of the station. Shri Maitra has been leading NTPC Bongaigaon, the 750 MW (3×250 MW) flagship power station of NTPC in Assam, since January 2025 and has played a pivotal role in strengthening the station’s operational performance, reliability, safety standards, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

A seasoned power sector professional with over three decades of experience, Shri Maitra joined NTPC as an Executive Trainee in 1989 after graduating in Mechanical Engineering from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College (REC), Durgapur. Shri Maitra also completed his M.Tech in Power Generation Technology from IIT Delhi. During his distinguished career, he has served at several of NTPC’s premier generating stations, including Farakka, Vindhyachal, Korba, and Darlipali, acquiring extensive expertise in thermal power plant operations, maintenance, project management, and business leadership.

Over the years, Shri Maitra has contributed significantly towards improving plant performance, operational efficiency, and best practices across various NTPC stations. He has also undergone specialized training in diverse domains including power plant efficiency, safety management, preventive vigilance, coal coordination, O&M excellence, human resource management, disaster management, first aid and CPR, and leadership development programmes. Under Shri Maitra’s leadership, NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved several notable milestones in generation performance, reliability, ash utilization, safety, environmental management, and community development. The station has earned multiple national recognitions in the fields of occupational health and safety, human resources, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. The power station has also strengthened its engagement with local communities through impactful CSR initiatives in healthcare, education, women empowerment, and livelihood promotion.

As Executive Director, Shri Maitra will continue to steer NTPC Bongaigaon towards higher standards of operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder value creation. His vast experience, strategic vision, and people-centric leadership are expected to further strengthen the station’s contribution to NTPC’s mission of providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to the nation.

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NLC India Limited Strengthens Leadership Pipeline with Global Project Management Certifications

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:57:30 +0000

NEVEELI. NLC India Limited has advanced its project management capabilities by successfully completing the IPMA Level D Certification Program, a move designed to ensure efficient, safe, and timely project delivery across its operations. In a dedicated ceremony, NLCIL Chairman and Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, alongside Director of Human Resources Samir Swarup, distributed certificates to the successful participants. Conducted across five separate batches, the intensive training initiative primarily targeted Graduate Executive Trainees from the 2024–25 batch, resulting in 109 trainees and 20 multi-level executives earning this globally recognized project management credential.

This certification drive underscores NLCIL’s unique status as the only Central Public Sector Enterprise to hold the prestigious IPMA DELTA Certification, which honors organizational excellence in project management systems and culture. The company boasts a highly certified leadership hierarchy, anchored by its Chairman and Managing Director who holds the highest IPMA Level A certification, and supported by nearly 60 executives at Level C and eight senior executives at Level B. By embedding these rigorous international standards early in an executive’s career, NLCIL is systematically building a robust pipeline of future project leaders capable of upholding operational excellence and driving large-scale infrastructure innovation.

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NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh Gets Additional Charge as DVC Chairman.

Newsmantra — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:10:56 +0000

KOLKATA. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC, has been given additional charge as Chairman of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) effective June 1, 2026. He visited DVC Headquarters in Kolkata and reviewed operations.During the visit, Shri Singh interacted with DVC senior management to understand ongoing initiatives and the future roadmap of the organisation. Key discussions focused on power generation, transmission systems, and operational efficiency. He also met representatives of employees’ unions, who extended their greetings on his assumption of additional charge.

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (HR)

Newsmantra — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:05:32 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (Human Resources), effective May 11, 2026. The appointment marks a key step in strengthening the organisation’s people-centric growth strategy and enhancing institutional capabilities at a time when the power sector is rapidly evolving and placing greater focus on human capital, organisational agility and leadership-led transformation.

Sharma brings more than three decade

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (HR)

Newsmantra — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:15:03 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation has appointed Saurabh Sharma as Executive Director (Human Resources), effective May 11, 2026. The appointment marks a key step in strengthening the organisation’s people-centric growth strategy and enhancing institutional capabilities at a time when the power sector is rapidly evolving and placing greater focus on human capital, organisational agility and leadership-led transformation. Sharma brings more than three decade.

NLC India CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli Honored with Innovative Leadership Award

Newsmantra — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:23:04 +0000

BHUBANESHWAR. Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, the Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited, was presented with the “Innovative Leadership Excellence Award 2025–26” on May 11, 2026. The honor was conferred during the 26th Annual Geominetech Conference in Bhubaneswar, held in celebration of National Technology Day. This prestigious award recognizes his visionary management and strategic efforts in driving industry growth and national development, particularly within the mining and energy sectors.

Under his leadership, NLC India has seen a massive transformation, including a fourfold increase in market capitalization and a significant shift toward renewable energy and digitalization. Upon receiving the award, Shri Motupalli dedicated the achievement to the entire NLC India workforce, emphasizing that their collective teamwork is what fuels the company’s success. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing India’s energy security through green initiatives and operational excellence.

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