BHEL Director (HR) Krishna Kumar Thakur Relinquishes Charge; Appointed Director (Personnel) at NMDC
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New Delhi, March 19, 2026: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Government of India Undertaking, has announced that Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur (DIN: 10172666) has relinquished his charge as Director (Human Resources) of the company with effect from 19th March 2026 (forenoon).
This move follows the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) Order No. 1(4)/2019-PE-XI/CPSE.1 dated 18th March 2026, approving Shri Thakur’s appointment as Director (Personnel) at NMDC Limited.
In line with the official directive, the additional charge of Director (Human Resources) at BHEL has been entrusted to Shri Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power), effective 19th March 2026 (forenoon).
Key Details of the Transition
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Director | Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur (DIN: 10172666) |
| Position Relinquished | Director (Human Resources), BHEL |
| Effective Date | 19th March 2026 (F/N) |
| New Position | Director (Personnel), NMDC Limited |
| Additional Charge | Shri Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power), BHEL |
The official letter of relinquishment by Shri Thakur and the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ approval have been appended to BHEL’s corporate records, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
About BHEL
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), headquartered at BHEL House, Siri Fort, New Delhi, is a leading engineering and manufacturing company under the Government of India. It operates in the power, industry, transmission, transportation, and renewable energy sectors.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited is India’s largest iron ore mining company, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company is pivotal in supplying raw materials to steel and allied industries across India.
This leadership change is expected to strengthen the human resources and personnel management framework at both BHEL and NMDC, aligning with the government’s strategic vision for CPSEs.