The government has extended Gurdeep Singh’s tenure as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited, India’s largest power producer, by one year until July 31, 2026, according to an official notification. Singh, originally set to retire on July 31, 2025, will continue leading the state-run power giant under the Ministry of Power on a contractual basis.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the Ministry of Power’s proposal for Singh’s re-employment, as confirmed by the Department of Personnel & Training. The decision follows the Public Enterprise Selection Board’s (PESB) failure in May 2025 to identify a suitable successor among 12 candidates, including several NTPC directors and other public sector executives.

Singh, who has helmed NTPC since 2016, has driven its pivot toward renewable and nuclear energy, with plans for a 60 GW renewable portfolio by 2030 and a ₹1.5 trillion investment in nuclear power. His leadership has seen NTPC’s installed capacity reach 82.83 GW, with a 4% profit rise to ₹5,788 crore in Q4 FY25. The extension ensures continuity as NTPC navigates India’s evolving energy landscape.

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