The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Yatindra Mohan, Executive Director (Power Sector – Western Region) at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the public sector engineering major.
The recommendation was made on October 23, 2026, following interviews with eight candidates for the top position. Mohan’s name will now be considered by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. His selection is not yet a formal appointment.
Yatindra Mohan Brings Over 34 Years of BHEL Experience
Mohan is a seasoned BHEL executive with more than 34 years of experience at the company. A mechanical engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi, he joined BHEL in 1991.
He currently serves as Executive Director, Power Sector – Western Region. During his career, he has handled responsibilities across multiple business functions, including marketing, power sector operations and nuclear business. He previously served as General Manager and Head of BHEL’s Nuclear Business and was elevated to the Executive Director level in December 2025.
Eight Candidates Interviewed for BHEL’s Top Post
The PESB selection process considered senior executives from BHEL and other public sector organisations, along with a senior government official.
The candidates interviewed were:
- Yatindra Mohan – Executive Director, Power Sector – Western Region, BHEL
- Vinod Jacob Sam – Executive Director, Power Sector – Southern Region, BHEL
- N. Ramesh Kumar – CMD of HMT Limited, holding additional charge
- Nishit Babyloni – Executive Director, Transportation Business and Systems Group, BHEL
- Shivendra Nath – CMD, Engineering Projects (India) Limited
- Daryaw Londhe – Executive Director, REC Limited
- Anish Sengupta – Executive Director (Projects), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Chetan Prakash Jain – Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Mohan emerged as the board’s recommended candidate after the selection meeting held on October 23.
Leadership Transition Expected in February 2027
The recommendation comes ahead of the scheduled retirement of incumbent BHEL CMD K. Sadashiv Murthy on February 28, 2027.
If approved by the ACC, Mohan is expected to take over the leadership of the engineering and manufacturing public sector enterprise following the incumbent’s departure, subject to the applicable appointment process.
A Key Appointment for BHEL
BHEL, a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is a major player in India’s power equipment manufacturing and engineering sectors. Its operations span power generation equipment, industrial systems, transportation and other strategic engineering businesses.
The appointment of the next CMD will be significant as BHEL continues to serve India’s power and infrastructure requirements. Mohan’s experience across power sector operations and nuclear business gives him a broad operational background as he awaits the final decision on his elevation to the company’s top post.
The final appointment will be subject to ACC approval.
