New Delhi, 6th May 2026: BC Jindal Group, India’s leading conglomerate with over Rs. 18,000 crore turnover, has announced the appointment of Sanjay Bhargava as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its power business, Jindal India Power Limited.
In his new role, Sanjay Bhargava will be responsible for further enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening performance at the group’s 1,200 MW thermal power generation facility in the state of Odisha, which comprises two 600 MW units. The BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter BC Jindal Group, commissioned the state-of-the-art facility in 2015, which has been running successfully with an increasing Plant Load Factor (PLF) year after year.
We are pleased to welcome Sanjay Bhargava as the Chief Executive Officer of Jindal India Power Limited. He brings a wealth of experience with him to the company alongside expertise of India’s power sector. We believe his leadership and experience will support and contribute to the company’s continued growth, “said a spokesperson of the BC Jindal Group.
With over 35 years of experience, Sanjay Bhargava is a thermal power plant professional who has worked in different domains of the power industry including, power sales strategy, plant operations and maintenance, commercial and regulatory, advocacy and business development, to name a few. In the past, he has been associated with reputed companies like Tata Power.
Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Sanjay Bhargava, CEO, Jindal India Power Limited said, “I am delighted to join Jindal India Power Limited as the Chief Executive Officer. Along with the talented team at the plant, I look forward to continue driving operational excellence and sustainable growth at the facility. I am thankful to the leadership at BC Jindal Group for entrusting me with this opportunity.”
Since its inception, Jindal India Power has signed multiple Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with state DISCOMs and other consumers across Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, and Noida, to name a few. These agreements encompass short-term, medium-term, and long-term power supply arrangements, showcasing the company’s expertise in the sector.
Founded in 1952 by Shri BC Jindal, the BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter, BC Jindal Group, is one of India’s leading conglomerates and is engaged in a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes packaging films, energy and steel products.
About BC Jindal Group:
The US$ 2.5 billion BC Jindal Group, led by Shri Shyam Sunder Jindal, is amongst India’s leading business houses. Established in 1952, the group has a diverse workforce of more than 10,000 people across India, Europe and the US. Key business verticals include flexible packaging films, energy generation, and downstream steel products. The Group has a continuous growth agenda with a successful track record of executing capital-intensive projects & multiple global acquisitions.
