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SJVN Limited announced the appointment of Parthajit De as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective April 10, 2026. De joins SJVN after a significant tenure as Director (Finance) at NHPC Limited, a peer Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
With over 27 years of financial experience, De brings expertise in corporate accounts, taxation, and financial reporting. This background is seen as crucial for SJVN's extensive operations in power and renewable energy, aiming to strengthen the company's financial stewardship.
The appointment comes as SJVN, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, pursues ambitious growth targets, aiming to reach 25,000 MW capacity by 2030. A seasoned CFO is vital for managing the company's financial health, strategic planning, and capital allocation, particularly for a PSU navigating substantial expansion.
SJVN has faced challenges with regulatory compliance, including recent fines from stock exchanges. These issues stemmed from delays in government-appointed director roles, highlighting a structural governance overhang inherent in the PSU framework where director appointments are controlled by the government. De's expertise will be applied within this context.
De's extensive background at NHPC, a major hydropower PSU, provides him direct experience with similar large-scale, government-controlled operational and financial structures. This contrasts with the governance and operational speeds often seen in the private sector.
Investors will be monitoring De's integration into SJVN's financial operations and his contributions to capital allocation. Key areas to watch include SJVN's progress toward its capacity targets and its continued adherence to SEBI's listing and governance norms.