October 13, 2025 | Chandigarh: Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the diversified Hinduja Group, has announced the appointment of Deepak Thakur as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
Seasoned Leader with Three Decades of Industry Experience
With over 30 years of experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial products, and electronics, Deepak Thakur brings a wealth of leadership expertise to his new role. He has previously held senior positions at leading organizations including Mahindra Group, Reliance, Sterling & Wilson, L&T, Honeywell, and Thermax.
Thakur’s extensive experience spans the entire renewable energy value chain—from solar, wind, storage, and hybrid systems to project development, EPC, operations and maintenance, upstream technology, manufacturing, and asset monetization through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
He succeeds Sumit Pandey, who has stepped down from his position as Managing Director and CEO.
Leadership Endorsement from the Hinduja Group
Commenting on the appointment, Shom Hinduja, Chairman of HREPL, said:
“As we continue to build on our aspiration to be a leading player in the renewable energy domain, Deepak’s experience and leadership will be pivotal in our journey ahead. We are happy to have Deepak on board and look forward to collaboratively building Hinduja Renewables. I would also like to thank Sumit for his foundational contribution to Hinduja Renewables and wish him well for the future.”
Deepak Thakur on Joining Hinduja Renewables
Expressing his enthusiasm, Deepak Thakur stated:
“It is a privilege to be part of the Hinduja Group. The group’s deep commitment to renewables aligns strongly with India’s energy transition, and I look forward to being part of this exciting journey of impact and growth.”
A passionate advocate for clean energy and sustainability, Thakur has been instrumental in shaping India’s renewable energy landscape. Notably, he contributed to the formulation of the National Solar Thermal Policy in 2009, which laid the groundwork for India’s clean energy roadmap.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune and an MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management.
About Hinduja Renewables
Hinduja Renewables, part of the Hinduja Group, is an independent renewable power producer with a vision to become a leader in the sustainable energy ecosystem through value-driven partnerships and innovative business models.
The company aims to expand through both organic and inorganic growth, exploring opportunities in distributed and utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage systems, green hydrogen, hybrid projects, and offshore wind.
Currently, Hinduja Renewables operates a nationwide portfolio of solar power plants and plans to scale up to a multi-gigawatt capacity in the coming years, contributing significantly to India’s clean energy and self-reliance goals.
