Vikram Solar Appoints Sameer Nagpal as Chief Executive Officer
Kolkata, March 20, 2026: Vikram Solar Limited, a leading integrated solar manufacturing and energy solutions provider in India, announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.Sameer Nagpal brings over three decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, including Livguard Energy Technologies, Dalmia Bharat Group, Shalimar Paints, Ingersoll Rand, Zicom, and Carrier Air Conditioning. His appointment is intended to drive transformation, accelerate growth, and deliver value creation as Vikram Solar advances its strategic vision.
The company has outlined a growth roadmap targeting 15.5 GW of module manufacturing capacity, along with 12 GW of cell manufacturing capacity through backward integration. Vikram Solar is also expanding into energy storage with plans for 5 GWh BESS module manufacturing and 7.5 GWh battery cell manufacturing.
Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar Limited, stated that Sameer Nagpal’s transformation-led thinking and execution excellence will be critical as the company evolves into a more integrated and globally competitive organization.
Mr. Sameer Nagpal, CEO, Vikram Solar Limited, expressed excitement about joining the company during a period of significant change in the global energy landscape. He noted Vikram Solar's strong platform and plans to strengthen its market position, expand its global footprint, and enhance its integrated capabilities.
Sameer succeeds Mr. Krishna Kumar Maskara, who served as Interim CEO. Mr. Maskara will now serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), leading operational excellence and providing risk management oversight.
About Vikram Solar Limited:
Vikram Solar Limited is a leading Indian solar module manufacturer with an international presence across 39 countries. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, the company has a cumulative production capacity of 9.5 GW. Vikram Solar has been recognized in PVEL's PV Module Reliability scorecard and the Tier 1 solar PV modules manufacturer list of Bloomberg NEF for 8 consecutive quarters. The company has a distribution network of 105+ authorized distributors, more than 435+ dealers, and 77+ system integrators.Source:
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