Amit Paithankar exits early, Jignesh Rathod takes over as Waaree Energies CEO
Amit Ashok Paithankar has stepped down as whole-time director and CEO of Waaree Energies with effect from March 20, 2026, earlier than the previously indicated date of May 15, 2026. Jignesh Devchandbhai Rathod has assumed the role with immmediate effect.
Vikram Solar appoints Sameer Nagpal as CEO
Sameer Nagpal will lead Vikram Solar through its next phase of growth as it advances its strategic roadmap to deepen backward integration, scale manufacturing capacity, and strengthen its position in the global renewable energy market.
Hinduja Renewables appoints Deepak Thakur as managing director and CEO
Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd (HREPL), part of Hinduja Group, has appointed Deepak Thakur as managing director and chief executive officer, effective from October 1, 2025.
Amplus Solar rebrands to Gentari
Sharad Pungalia has been appointed as Gentari’s Head of India. Pungalia, previously serving as the chief executive officer of Amplus Solar, has been instrumental in scaling Amplus Solar to more than 2.4 GW of operational and under-construction distributed energy assets.
Reliance Infrastructure to enter solar, battery manufacturing
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) has announced its plans to set up integrated solar equipment and battery manufacturing units. It has appointed Ivan Saha as chief executive officer (CEO) for the renewable manufacturing business, and Mushtaque Hussain as CEO for battery manufacturing.
Reliance Power sets up renewables arm
Reliance Power has set up a new subsidiary, Reliance Nu Energies, for renewable energy business. Mayank Bansal and Rakesh Swaroop, who previously worked with ReNew Power, join Reliance Nu Energies as chief executive officer and chief operating officer, respectively.
India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance
The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has elected India as President and France as co-president for a period of two years from 2024 to 2026.
India’s renewable energy sector faces leadership talent crisis, says WalkWater Talent study
A recent report by WalkWater Talent Advisors underscores a significant talent shortage in specialized roles such as project management, business development, and regulatory affairs within India’s renewable energy sector.
Alpex Solar appoints global head of EPC business
Alpex Solar Ltd has appointed Gaurav Bector as the global head of its EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) business as the company looks to expand its global footprints.
Vibrant Energy promotes Vinay Pabba to CEO
Vinay Pabba, who is currently Vibrant Energy’s chief operating officer, will shortly be taking up the role of chief executive officer (CEO).
