BHEL announced the relinquishment of charge by Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur, Director (Human Resources), effective March 19, 2026 (F/N). This move follows his selection for a new role as Director (Personnel) at NMDC Limited, sanctioned by the Ministry of Steel’s order dated March 17, 2026. Concurrently, Shri Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power), has been entrusted with the additional charge of the HR position.
Relinquishment of Director Position
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has formally notified the stock exchanges regarding a key management change. Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur (DIN: 10172666), who served as the Director (Human Resources), has relinquished his charge from the Board of Directors. The effective date of this relinquishment is the 19th of March, 2026 (F/N).
New Assignment and Approval
This transition is in direct alignment with the orders received from the Government of India. Shri Thakur is moving to take up the role of Director (Personnel) in NMDC Limited. This appointment was finalized via the Ministry of Steel’s Order No. S-14013/1/2025 – BLA, dated March 17, 2026.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries conveyed its approval for BHEL to relieve Shri Thakur through its order dated March 18, 2026.
Additional Charge Assigned
To ensure continuity in leadership, the additional charge for the Director (Human Resources) position has been temporarily entrusted to another board member. Effective the same date, March 19, 2026 (F/N), Shri Tajinder Gupta, currently serving as the Director (Power), will hold this responsibility in addition to his existing duties.
Disclosure Compliance Summary
As required by corporate governance regulations, the required details regarding the change were summarized. The Reason for Change is the relinquishment of charge due to his appointment at NMDC. The Date of Relinquishment is confirmed as March 19, 2026. The official letter detailing the relinquishment from Shri Thakur is attached to the regulatory filing as Annexure-III.
Source: BSE
