(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has announced that Rajendra Prasad Goyal, its Director (Finance), has once again been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). Effective from July 1, 2025, this assignment comes on the directions of the Ministry of Power, reaffirming the government’s confidence in his leadership.

This is not the first time Goyal has held the company’s top post. He previously served as CMD from March 1 to August 7, 2024, steering NHPC during a critical period with characteristic poise and professionalism.

Rajendra Prasad Goyal is a seasoned finance expert with an illustrious career spanning over 36 years at NHPC. A member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and a Master’s degree holder in Commerce from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Goyal has built an impressive legacy of financial stewardship. His experience is not only broad but deeply specialized, covering financial, contractual, and regulatory aspects critical to the construction and operation of complex hydropower projects.

Colleagues and industry watchers alike appreciate Goyal for his meticulous approach, integrity, and steady vision. Under his guidance, NHPC has consistently emphasized fiscal discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. His return as CMD is seen as a move that ensures continuity and stability at a time when India’s energy sector is striving for accelerated renewable development and sustainable infrastructure expansion.

Beyond his technical and managerial acumen, Goyal is known for his calm leadership style, ability to inspire teams, and unwavering commitment to the company’s mission of harnessing clean, green energy for the nation. His reappointment signals a vote of confidence not only in his expertise but in his ability to guide NHPC’s ambitions for greater capacity addition, modernization, and contribution to India’s energy transition.

NHPC, with its extensive hydropower portfolio and growing renewable initiatives, is poised for a dynamic future. With Rajendra Prasad Goyal at the helm, stakeholders can look forward to a period marked by sound governance, strategic focus, and a renewed push for sustainable growth.