New Delhi (APAC Media): The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Yatindra Mohan for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
The recommendation was made on October 23, 2026, following interviews with eight candidates for the top position. His appointment is subject to approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Yatindra Mohan’s Experience at BHEL
Mohan currently serves as Executive Director, Power Sector – Western Region, at BHEL. A mechanical engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi, he joined the company in 1991 and has more than 34 years of experience.
During his career, he has handled responsibilities across power sector operations, marketing and nuclear business. He previously served as General Manager and Head of BHEL’s Nuclear Business and was elevated to the Executive Director level in December 2025.
Eight Candidates Interviewed for the Top Post
The candidates considered by the PESB included BHEL executives Vinod Jacob Sam and Nishit Babyloni, HMT CMD (Additional Charge) N. Ramesh Kumar, Engineering Projects (India) Limited CMD Shivendra Nath, REC Executive Director Daryaw Londhe, SAIL Executive Director Anish Sengupta and Chetan Prakash Jain, Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
BHEL Leadership Transition in 2027
The recommendation comes ahead of incumbent CMD K. Sadashiv Murthy’s scheduled retirement on February 28, 2027. Mohan’s elevation will depend on the ACC’s final decision
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