Who is Anoop Kumar Rai? PESB Recommends Him as BEL Director (Marketing)
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New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Anoop Kumar Rai for the post of Director (Marketing) at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Schedule ‘A’ public sector enterprise.
The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 39/2026 held at 8:45 AM on May 19, 2026.
Senior BEL Executive Selected After Competitive Interview
Anoop Kumar Rai currently serves as Executive Director at Bharat Electronics Limited. His selection follows a rigorous interview process involving senior leaders from BEL, defence organisations, and other public sector entities.
The Director (Marketing) role is a key leadership position responsible for driving BEL’s business growth, defence contracts, and strategic partnerships.
Candidates Interviewed for the Role
The PESB panel interviewed 12 senior executives from leading public sector organisations, including BEL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, and Electronics Corporation of India Limited.
Some prominent candidates included:
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Kappagantula Srinivas – General Manager (PDIC) & Addl Charge CTO (EWP), BEL
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Giriraja Nandavaram – GM (EW&A), BEL
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Tribhuwan Narayana Singh – GM HR (Bangalore Complex), BEL
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Niti Pandit – GM & Unit Head, BEL Pune
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Manjula Devi N – GM, Missile Systems SBU, BEL
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Dr. Chandana Viswanadham – General Manager, BEL
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Daya Nand Katyayan – Sr GM, BSNL
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R Venu Gopal – Sr GM, BSNL
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Commodore Neeraj Uday – GM, ECIL
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Sanjeev Kumar Agrawal – Chief GM, Defence Production
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Babji Patchilla – GM, Defence (MoD)
What Happens Next
Following PESB’s recommendation, the proposal will move through the standard approval process before the final appointment is announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
The selection of Anoop Kumar Rai signals BEL’s continued focus on strengthening its marketing leadership at a time of expanding opportunities in defence and electronics.