Current Affairs-Topics

Reliance Power has named Neeraj Parakh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director.

Reliance Power has appointed Neeraj Parakh as its Executive Director and CEO, starting January 20, 2025, for a three-year term. Parakh brings over 29 years of experience and has played a key role in leading significant power and renewable energy projects within the Reliance Group.

Reliance Power Limited has appointed Neeraj Parakh as its Executive Director and CEO, effective January 20, 2025, for a three-year term, pending shareholder approval.

Professional Experience and Contributions
Parakh brings over 29 years of experience, with more than 20 years spent at Reliance Group. He joined in June 2004 as an Additional Manager in the Central Technical Services team at Reliance Infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has taken on key roles in planning, project oversight, technical services, operations, maintenance, procurement, and indirect taxation. His leadership has been crucial in the successful completion of large-scale projects, including:

  • Thermal Power Projects: Yamuna Nagar, Hisar, Rosa, Sasan, and Butibori.
  • Renewable Energy Initiatives: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects.

These efforts have contributed over 10 GW of power generation, with a total capital investment of ₹50,000 crore.

Academic Background
Parakh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur (1993), and an MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai (1996).

Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Parakh has been instrumental in:

  • Technology Selection: Promoting the use of advanced and efficient technologies in various projects.
  • Vendor Localization: Strengthening local vendor networks to reduce dependency on imports, thus improving operational self-sufficiency and sustainability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Managing complex regulatory and tax issues to ensure smooth project execution and compliance.

His collaborative and assertive leadership has built strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering team development and growth.

Future Vision
Under Parakh’s leadership, Reliance Power is set to further solidify its position in the energy sector, with an emphasis on sustainable growth and operational excellence. His wealth of experience and strategic vision will be key to driving the company’s future success.

More Related Articles

New India ASEAN Defence Framework

In October 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. During this meeting, he proposed a dedicated India-ASEAN Defence

India FDI 2024-25

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Census 2024-25, providing a detailed picture of India FDI 2024-25 and its role in strengthening the Indian eco

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel coin 2025

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel coin 2025 and a special postage stamp in Gujarat. The

What Is 67 Meaning Slang?

In a surprising and unique decision, Dictionary.com has named “67” as the Word of the Year 2025. This announcement has caught everyone’s attention, especially among language enth

Tourism Boost Vision 2029 India

The Government of India has introduced the Tourism Boost Vision 2029 India, an ambitious initiative to develop 50 world-class tourist destinations across the country by 2029. This plan aims to red

₹33,000 Crore Indian Navy LPD Project

In a landmark move to enhance India’s maritime defence capabilities, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) have partnered under the Indian Navy

NBS Rabi 2025-26 Subsidy Rate

The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme was launched on 1 April 2010 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. The scheme provides subsidies on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers such as di-ammoniu

India-China Culture Shines

Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s greatest literary icons, visited China nearly a century ago. During his visit to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, Tagore met with several Chinese scholars

India’s Service Sector Jobs 2023–24 Growth

India’s service sector jobs in 2023–24 have emerged as the most powerful employment engine of the country, playing a crucial role in shaping the Indian economy in 2023–24. Accord

PM Modi on India Cultural Unity Festivals

India's cultural unity festivals represent the living soul of our nation, symbolising how people from different regions, religions, and languages come together in celebration. In the

Toppers

anil kumar
Akshay kuamr
geeta kumari
shubham