Mumbai: Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the diversified Hinduja Group, has appointed Deepak Thakur as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
With over three decades of leadership experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial products, and electronics, Thakur’s appointment marks a strategic move in strengthening the company’s growth in India’s renewable energy domain.
Deepak Thakur’s Appointment to Strengthen Hinduja Renewables’ Strategic Vision
Prior to joining Hinduja Renewables, Deepak Thakur held leadership roles in reputed organizations such as the Mahindra Group, Reliance, Sterling & Wilson, L&T, Honeywell, and Thermax.
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His extensive expertise spans the entire renewable energy value chain – including solar, wind, storage, and hybrid systems – covering project development, EPC, O&M, upstream technology, manufacturing, and asset monetisation through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
He succeeds Sumit Pandey, who stepped down from his position as Managing Director and CEO.
Welcoming 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.”
Sharing his perspective on the new role, Deepak Thakur said, “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.”
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Deepak Thakur: A Proven Leader in India’s Renewable Energy Sector
A strong advocate for clean energy and sustainability, Deepak Thakur has significantly contributed to India’s renewable energy ecosystem. Notably, he played a key role in formulating the National Solar Thermal Policy in 2009, which laid the groundwork for the country’s long-term 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. His leadership is expected to drive Hinduja Renewables’ mission of accelerating India’s transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
