Samir Chandra Saxena selected as CMD of Grid-India

Samir Chandra Saxena has been selected for appointment as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on January 30, 2025. Presently, he is serving as Director (Market Operation), Grid-India.

He will be appointed to the post of Chairman & Managing Director after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The following 3 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

1. Rajiv Kumar Porwal, Director (System Operation), Grid Controller Of India Limited (Grid-India)
2. Samir Chandra Saxena, Director (Market Operation), Grid Controller Of India Limited (Grid-India)
3. Manoj Kumar Agrawal, Executive Director, (SP&M, C&M, Renewable Energy), Grid Controller Of India Limited (Grid-India