(Z A Ansari)-New Delhi, March 9, 2025 – The race for the top job at NTPC is reaching a fever pitch as the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) moves closer to announcing the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of India’s largest power producer. With the selection process now in its final stretch, speculation is rife about who will take the helm of this ₹2 lakh crore energy behemoth.
Sources close to the developments have hinted at a power-packed list of contenders, featuring some of the most influential names in the power and energy sectors. While the final interview dates are yet to be confirmed, industry insiders believe the following heavyweights are in serious contention: 1. Shri Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), NTPC 2. Shri Bhupendra R. Gupta, Director (Technical), THDC 3. Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC 4. Shri Shaswattam, Executive Director, NTPC 5. Shri Somes Bandyopadhyay, Managing Director, GSECL 6. Shri Kapil Kumar Gupta, Director (Finance), MMTC 7. Shri Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing), CIL 8. Shri Ajit Kumar Panda, Director (Projects & Services), CCIL 9. Shri Thangarajan Subash Chandira Bosh, Executive Director (CEO), REC 10. Shri Rajil Srivastava, Executive Director (Project Management), PGCIL 11. Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Principal Secretary, IAS, Child & Women Department 12. Shri Abhay Arun Harne, Director, MSEB Mahagenco MSPGCL
With NTPC driving India’s energy ambitions, the CMD post is not just another corporate appointment—it’s a position that will steer the future of the country’s power sector. The decision, which rests with the concerned ministry, is expected to be a closely contested one, with major stakeholders keeping a keen eye on the outcome.
Will an NTPC insider take the top spot, or will an external powerhouse shake up the leadership? The countdown has begun, and the energy sector is buzzing with anticipation. Stay tuned for the final verdict!
