NHPC appoints Mahesh Sharma as chief financial officer

NHPC Limited has announced the appointment of Mahesh Kumar Sharma as the company's chief financial officer, effective November 6, 2025. Sharma, currently director (finance) at NHPC Limited, brings over 30 years of post-qualification experience as a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) from ICAI. His appointment was approved by the board of directors today, November 6, 2025.

Sharma's extensive career at NHPC spans over 25 years, starting as an accounts officer. He has developed expertise across finance, corporate accounts, treasury, commercial, and contracts, with experience in financial management of large-scale infrastructure projects and a deep understanding of tariff and regulatory frameworks critical for hydroelectric power projects. His prior roles include finance head of the commercial division of NHPC and chief finance officer of NHPC Renewable Energy Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Currently, Sharma serves as a nominee director on the board of NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL). His leadership qualities and professional approach are expected to benefit NHPC's growth and the broader power sector.