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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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NTPC’s Nishant Kumar Sharma Authors Techno-Thriller ‘Nuclear Seconds’

Newsmantra — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:07:06 +0000

NEW DELHI. Nishant Kumar Sharma, Deputy General Manager at NTPC, has authored a techno-thriller titled “Nuclear Seconds”, inspired by the world of nuclear energy, reactor systems, and power infrastructure. Shri Sharma recently presented the first hard copy of his debut novel to the CMD of NTPC, marking a significant milestone in his literary journey. The interaction was especially meaningful as the novel draws heavily from the energy sector and the people working behind critical power infrastructure in the country.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the book, Sharma said that what began as a curiosity about nuclear energy and its immense scale gradually evolved into a story exploring themes of power, responsibility, risk, and decision-making. He described the opportunity to discuss the story, science, and broader vision of the book with the leadership of India’s largest power utility as a symbolic launch for “Nuclear Seconds”. The book is currently available on Amazon and has already started drawing attention among readers interested in energy and techno-thriller genres.

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NTPC CMD Receives Individual Leadership Excellence Award from Hon’ble President of India

Newsmantra — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:52:21 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC, today received the Individual Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his visionary leadership and commitment to nation-building. The award was presented by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, at the SCOPE Eminence Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

ONGC honoured with SCOPE Eminence Awards 2022-23 in the category of “Corporate Social Responsibility & Responsiveness”.

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NTPC to Begin Work on 2,800 MW Nuclear Power Plant in Rajasthan

Newsmantra — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:13:56 +0000

NTPC Ltd is set to enter the nuclear power sector with the launch of a 2,800 MW nuclear power plant at Banswara, Rajasthan, next month. The project, known as the Mahi Banswara Nuclear Power Plant, will feature four 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) and is being developed in partnership with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), where NTPC holds a 49% stake.

Speaking at the BloombergNEF Summit, NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh announced plans to add 30 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, emphasizing the company’s aggressive growth strategy in clean energy. The first unit of the Banswara project is expected to be commissioned in 2031, with the full project slated for completion by 2036. NTPC aims to expand its nuclear portfolio through both joint ventures with NPCIL and standalone projects, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening India’s energy security and accelerating decarbonization.

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NTPC CMD Addresses Workshop on Industry

Newsmantra — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:11:18 +0000

Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, participated in the Industry Workshop organised by the Department of Public Enterprises in collaboration with SCOPE. During the session, CMD highlighted NTPC’s ongoing initiatives in adopting AI and shared insights on how AI and other emerging technologies are being leveraged in NTPC. He emphasised the importance of digital transformation in driving operational excellence, improving efficiency and preparing the workforce for the future.

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Extension Likely for NTPC CMD

Newsmantra — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:03:11 +0000

In a recent development concerning the top leadership at NTPC Limited, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) was unable to identify a suitable candidate for the position of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) during a scheduled meeting last month. As a result, PESB has recommended that the Ministry of Power (MoP) initiate the selection process through a search committee route.

The current CMD of NTPC, Shri Gurdeep Singh, is slated to superannuate on July 31, 2025.

In light of the PESB’s decision and past precedents set by similar cases at ONGC and BPCL, there is growing speculation that Singh may be allowed an extension of six months to one year. While PESB has formally conveyed its suggestion, the Ministry of Power is yet to take a final call on setting up the Search Committee. Until then, uncertainty remains over the leadership transition at India’s largest power generation company.

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