PESB Recommends Shri Amit Kumar Jain for the Post of Director (Finance) at Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India)

New Delhi– The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Amit Kumar Jain, currently serving as General Manager (Head of Finance - WR2) at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, for the position of Director (Finance) at Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India). The recommendation was made during the PESB Meeting No. 11/2025, held on February 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

The selection process involved interviews with twelve highly qualified candidates from various public sector enterprises. The candidates who were interviewed for the prestigious role included:

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1. Shri Mahesh Kumar, General Manager (Head of Finance, NRLDC), Grid-India

2. Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, General Manager (Head of Finance, Corporate Centre), Grid-India

3. Shri Vijay Jha, General Manager (Finance), Grid-India

4. Shri Vivek Kumar Upadhyay, General Manager, Grid-India

5. Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla, Senior General Manager, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

6. Shri Sudharshan Dharanikota, Senior General Manager (Corporate Books), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

7. Shri Amit Kumar Jain, General Manager (Head of Finance - WR2), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

8. Shri Nagendra Kumar Mishra, Chief Financial Officer, Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited

9. Shri Neeraj Sharma, Chief Financial Officer, NTPC Green Energy Limited

10. Shri Ashutosh, Additional General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

11. Shri Anil Nagendra Kalekar, Chief General Manager (Finance and Accounts), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

12. Shri Shubhadeep Sen, Chief Financial Officer, Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited

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After a thorough evaluation of the candidates' expertise, leadership qualities, and vision for the role, the PESB found Shri Amit Kumar Jain to be the most suitable candidate for the position of Director (Finance) at Grid-India. His extensive experience in financial management within the power sector and his proven track record in handling complex financial operations were key factors in the decision.

Role of the Director (Finance) at Grid-India

The Director (Finance) at Grid-India is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, which plays a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and reliability of India's power grid. The position involves strategic financial planning, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The new director will play a key role in driving Grid-India's financial strategies to support its mission of maintaining grid stability and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.

Next Steps

The PESB's recommendation will now be forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. Once confirmed, Shri Amit Kumar Jain will take charge of the Director (Finance) role at Grid-India, succeeding the current director, whose tenure is nearing completion.

Grid-India, a central public sector enterprise, is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian power system and facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the grid. The appointment of a new Director (Finance) is expected to further strengthen Grid-India's financial governance and support its critical role in India's energy sector.

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