The Centre has announced the appointment of Mahesh Kumar Sharma as Director (Finance) of NHPC Limited, effective from 17 October 2025. Sharma, who brings over 30 years of post-qualification experience, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) with an All-India 3rd rank. Before this appointment, he served as Finance Head of the Commercial Division of NHPC and as Chief Finance Officer of its wholly-owned subsidiary, NHPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NREL).
Also Read: Bhupender Gupta Recommended as Next CMD of NHPC Limited
Sharma’s career at NHPC, which began in July 2000 as an Accounts Officer, spans roles in treasury, commercial contracts, accounting for large infrastructure projects and power-tariff regulation, including leadership in the restoration of the Dhauliganga power station after the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
His appointment as Director (Finance) follows the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and marks the latest addition to NHPC’s top management team.
