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GRID-INDIA Showcases Technical Expertise and Leadership at CIGRE Paris Session 2026

Newsmantra — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:02:48 +0000

NEW DELHI. A high-level delegation from Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), led by Chairman and Managing Director Shri S. C. Saxena and Director (Finance) Shri Amit Kumar Jain along with six senior officials, actively participated in the prestigious CIGRE Paris Session 2026. GRID-INDIA achieved significant global recognition with eight technical papers accepted across four Study Committees. During the event, Shri S. C. Saxena served as a distinguished panellist at the CEO Forum on Energy Regulation and Energy Transition, where he emphasized transmission as a vital enabler of energy transition through grid strength, flexibility, resilience, and innovative access mechanisms. Additionally, Shri Amit Kumar Jain presented a paper detailing securitization of cash flows as a scalable financing model for Indian infrastructure, while Shri Vivek Pandey, Chief General Manager (System Operation), served as Special Reporter for Study Committee C2 and received the prestigious CIGRE Technical Council Award 2026 for his exceptional contributions to power system operation and control.

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NHPC Appoints Shri Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara as Director (Personnel)

Newsmantra — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:11 +0000

NEW DELHI. Govt of India has appointed Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara as the new Director (Personnel) of NHPC Limited for a period of five years. The appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge of the post.Paresh Rasiklal Ranpara is an experienced human resource professional with more than 28 years of experience in state power sector organisations in Gujarat. Before his appointment at NHPC, Shri Ranpara was serving as Director (Human Resources) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India). Congratulations .

GRID-INDIA Honours Young Researchers at 14th Power System Awards 2025–26

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:37:46 +0000

HYDERABAD. The 14th GRID-INDIA Power System Awards (GIPSA) 2025–26 were presented during ICPS 2025 at IIT Hyderabad, recognising outstanding research contributions in the power systems domain. A total of 30 scholars, including 15 PhD and 15 postgraduate students from leading IITs, NITs and other premier universities, were honoured for their impactful and innovative work.

The award ceremony was attended by senior leaders from GRID-INDIA and IIT Hyderabad, reflecting strong industry–academia collaboration. Implemented by SIIC, IIT Kanpur, the GIPSA programme follows a rigorous and transparent evaluation process to promote industry-relevant research. The initiative underscores GRID-INDIA’s commitment to nurturing young talent, fostering innovation and strengthening India’s journey towards a resilient and future-ready power sector.

GRID-INDIA Honours 30 Scholars at GIPSA 2025–26 for Excellence in Power Systems Research

Newsmantra — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:48:21 +0000

HYDERABAD. GRID-INDIA felicitated 30 scholars, including 15 PhD and 15 postgraduate students, at the 14th GRID-INDIA Power System Awards (GIPSA) 2025–26 held during ICPS 2025 at IIT Hyderabad. The awards recognised outstanding and impactful research contributions in the power systems domain, reflecting the growing role of academic innovation in addressing emerging challenges in India’s power sector. The ceremony was attended by senior leaders, including Shri Samir Chandra Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director, GRID-INDIA; Shri B.S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad; Shri Paresh R. Ranpara, Director (HR); Shri Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Finance); and Shri M.K. Ramesh, Head of Region, SRLDC, underscoring strong industry–academia collaboration.

The GIPSA initiative highlights GRID-INDIA’s commitment to nurturing research excellence and developing industry-ready solutions. Implemented by the SIDBI Innovation and Incubation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, the awards follow a rigorous and transparent evaluation process. Nominations received from IITs, NITs and leading universities across the country showcased the vibrancy of India’s research ecosystem, with the selected scholars recognised for pioneering work in power systems and allied fields. The initiative aims to inspire young researchers while strengthening India’s transition towards an innovative, resilient and future-ready power sector.

GRID-INDIA Signs MoU with ALIMCO to Support Persons with Disabilities

Newsmantra — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:25:48 +0000

GRID-INDIA has signed an MoU with ALIMCO at its Corporate Centre in New Delhi to strengthen its CSR efforts toward empowering persons with disabilities. The agreement, signed in the presence of senior officials from both organizations, enables GRID-INDIA to provide assistive aids and appliances to differently abled individuals. This collaboration aims to promote inclusion, enhance accessibility, and contribute to social upliftment through meaningful welfare initiatives.

The MoU was signed by Sh. Subhash Chaudhary, DGM (HR), GRID-INDIA and Sh. Pankaj Dwivedi, In-Charge, RMC Delhi, ALIMCO, in the presence of Sh. Paresh R. Ranpara, Director (HR), Sh. Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Finance), Sh. Rajiv Kumar Singh, CGM (HR) and Sh. Praveen Kumar, CMD, ALIMCO.

GRID-INDIA Signs MoU with ALIMCO to Support Differently Abled Persons

Newsmantra — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:59:27 +0000

NEW DELHI. GRID-INDIA and ALIMCO formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at GRID-INDIA’s Corporate Centre in New Delhi recently , marking a significant step toward empowering differently abled individuals via CSR initiatives. The MoU was signed by Sh. Subhash Chaudhary, DGM (HR) of GRID-INDIA, and Sh. Pankaj Dwivedi, In-Charge of RMC Delhi, ALIMCO, in the presence of senior officials including Sh. Paresh R. Ranpara, Director (HR), Sh. Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Finance), Sh. Rajiv Kumar Singh, CGM (HR), and Sh. Praveen Kumar, CMD of ALIMCO. This collaboration aims to support welfare activities for differently abled persons by providing assistive aids and appliances, fostering inclusion, empowerment, and nation-building.

Smt. S. Usha Recommended as Director (Market Operations) of Grid-India

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:06:31 +0000

NEW DELHI. The PESB has recommended Smt. S. Usha for the post of Director (Market Operation) in Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India). Smt. S. Usha currently serves as the Executive Director at the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), GRID-INDIA, in New Delhi. At NLDC, Ms. S Usha became the first-ever woman to lead National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), GRID-INDIA as its Head.

Ms. Usha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engg. from Calicut University and has over three decades of expertise in power system operations and electricity market operations across Southern and Western Regional Load Despatch Centres. As a visionary and dynamic leader, she inspires excellence and sets new benchmarks in the industry.

GRID-INDIA successfully conducts its AGM

Newsmantra — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:31:31 +0000

New Delhi: Grid Controller of India Limited successfully concluded its 16th Annual General Meeting on September 24- 2025 through hybrid mode. CMD, Shri S.C. Saxena, addressed the members and apprised them of the functioning and future plans of the Company. The meeting was attended by CMD, Shri Paresh R. Ranpara, Director (Human Resources), Shri R.K. Porwal, Director (System Operation), Shri Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Finance) & CFO, Dr. Srikant Nagulapalli, Government Nominee Director, Ms. Anjali Sinha, Government Nominee Director, Adv. Ravindra Ramdas Borawake, Independent Director, Company Secretary, Representative from the Ministry of Power and Statutory and Secretarial Auditors. The members inter – alia approved payment of Final Dividend of ₹63.32 lakh in addition to Interim Dividend of ₹569.90 lakh paid earlier to the Ministry of Power.

GRID-INDIA Participates in 18th POWERGEN & Indian Utility Week 2025

Newsmantra — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:18:10 +0000

GRID-INDIA is actively participating in the 18th POWERGEN & Indian Utility Week 2025 at Yashoobhomi, New Delhi, from 2nd to 4th September, showcasing its journey toward ensuring power reliability across the nation at a dedicated pavilion. During the Markets Plenary session, Shri Samir Chandra Saxena, CMD of GRID-INDIA, shared key insights, highlighting that India’s power demand surpassed 250 GW in 2024 and is projected to reach 260–270 GW in 2025. Despite this growth, the cooler weather this year resulted in a peak demand of only 242 GW in June 2025. He emphasized that to maintain grid stability, it is crucial to enhance flexibility in conventional resources and develop robust market mechanisms, reinforcing GRID-INDIA’s commitment to a resilient and reliable power system.

Amit Kumar Jain takes charge as Director (Finance) of GRID-INDIA

Newsmantra — Fri, 09 May 2025 05:47:19 +0000

New Delhi. Shri Amit Kumar Jain has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA). Prior to joining GRID-INDIA, he served as General Manager (Finance) at Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID).

With over 29 years of post-qualification experience, Shri Jain began his career in 1996 and joined POWERGRID in 2001. He has held key leadership roles across various regional and corporate offices, including CFO of POWERGRID West Central Transmission Ltd. and HoF of Western Region-II.

His expertise spans fund mobilization, treasury, budgeting, commercial operations, securitization, and ERP implementation. He played a key role in establishing CTUIL’s BCD function under CERC regulations. An accomplished strategist and business simulation expert, Shri Jain has also represented India at the Global Management Contest. He is widely recognized for his strategic acumen, leadership, and collaborative approach.