🔌 At a glance:
In a 33-minute board meeting, Adani Power:
- Appointed Shersingh Khyalia as Whole-Time Director & CEO,
- Added two high-profile independent directors — Manmohan Srivastava (IAS) and Shailesh Haribhakti (Audit Guru),
- And reaffirmed its push for governance + power sector dominance.
Stock didn’t cheer though — it closed down 1.46% at ₹543.90.
👔 Boardroom Reshuffle – Who’s Who?
| 👤 Name | 🏢 Role | 🕒 Term |
|---|---|---|
| Shersingh Khyalia | Promoted to Whole-Time Director & CEO | 3 years from May 31, 2025 |
| Manmohan Srivastava (IAS Retd.) | Non-Executive, Independent Director | 3 years from May 31, 2025 |
| Shailesh Haribhakti | Non-Executive, Independent Director | 3 years from Nov 4, 2025 |
This lineup isn’t just about rotation — it’s Adani trying to power up credibility and prep
for the next growth phase.
👨💼 Spotlight: Shersingh Khyalia
The man’s resume reads like a PSU leaderboard:
- Chartered Accountant ✔️
- Ex-GUVNL, Ex-GPCL MD ✔️
- Experience in power trading, regulation, renewables, finance, legal, UMPPs ✔️
- Joined Adani Power as CEO in Dec 2021
- Now officially elevated to Board as CEO & Whole-Time Director
In short: He’s seen it all — DISCOMs, PPAs, and SEZs. Probably has load-shedding nightmares too.
🧠 The Independents
🕴️ Mr. Manmohan Srivastava
- Ex-Finance Secretary, Govt of Gujarat
- Ex-Commissioner of Commercial Tax
- Ex-MD of
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