Dr. Som Nath Sachdeva Appointed as Additional Independent Director on NTPC Limited Board
NTPC Limited has approved the appointment of Dr. Som Nath Sachdeva as an Additional Director (Independent Director) on its Board. The appointment was made through a resolution passed by circulation and is effective from July 18, 2026.The Board’s decision follows the Order No. 8/4/2020-Th.-1(Part-III)(276348) dated July 17, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Dr. Sachdeva holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with specialization in Transportation Engineering and brings over three decades of experience in academia, research, and consultancy to the role.
Dr. Som Nath Sachdeva will serve as an Additional Director for a period of three years from his date of notification or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier. In addition to this appointment, details confirm that Dr. Sachdeva is not related to any existing director of the company and does not hold shares in NTPC Limited.
Details regarding Dr. Sachdeva’s qualifications and background are as follows:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Additional Director (Independent Director) |
| Date of Appointment | July 18, 2026 |
| Term | Three years or until further orders |
| Current Position | Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University |
| Key Experience | Over 39 years in academics, research, and consultancy |
Academic Profile Highlights
The appointment comes as Dr. Sachdeva holds a distinguished profile in the academic sector. He is currently the Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, which is an NAAC A++ accredited State University. He has previously served as the Vice Chancellor (in additional charge) for three other government universities in Haryana.Dr. Sachdeva is highly recognized for his research output and national contributions. His achievements include:
- Supervising postgraduate and doctoral research scholars.
- Publishing over 100 research papers and authoring three books.
- Receiving the Outstanding Vice Chancellor of India in 2025.
- Being awarded the Platinum Award from the Government of Haryana for excellence in implementing NEP 2020.
NTPC Stock Price Movement
NTPC Limited shares slipped by 0.16% on Friday to settle at ₹341.85, marking a minor loss as the stock closed below its previous day's close. The equity saw limited trading activity, with 7.61 million shares changing hands during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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