Reliance Power appoints Arup Ashok Gupta as Non‑Executive Non‑Independent Director; CEO Neeraj Parakh to hold interim CFO charge
Mumbai, 11 October 2025 — Reliance Power Limited announced the appointment of Arup Ashok Gupta as a Non‑Executive Non‑Independent Director, effective 11 October 2025.
The company also stated that Executive Director (ED) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Neeraj Parakh has been assigned additional charge as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Gupta is a seasoned human resources leader with over four decades of experience across multiple industries. For the past 16 years, he has been a key part of the Reliance Group, leading initiatives in HR strategy, leadership hiring, organisational design, and workforce planning across business verticals.
Prior to joining Reliance, he held senior HR roles at Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. (DNA), The Times of India Group (BCCL), ACC Ltd., and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Gupta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Microbiology) and a Master’s in Management Studies (Marketing) from the University of Mumbai.
About Reliance Power
Reliance Power Limited is an Indian power company engaged in developing and operating power generation assets. For more information, please visit the company’s website.
FAQs
Who has been appointed at Reliance Power, and when is it effective?
Reliance Power has appointed Arup Ashok Gupta as a Non‑Executive Non‑Independent Director, effective 11 October 2025.
What does “Non‑Executive Non‑Independent Director” mean?
“Non‑Executive” indicates the director does not hold a day‑to‑day management role. “Non‑Independent” means the director is not classified as independent under applicable regulations and may have past or current affiliations with the company or group.
Who is handling the interim CFO role?
Neeraj Parakh, the company’s Executive Director (ED) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been assigned additional charge as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
What experience does Arup Ashok Gupta bring?
He is a seasoned HR leader with over four decades of cross‑industry experience. Over the past 16 years with the Reliance Group, he has led HR strategy, leadership hiring, organisational design, and workforce planning across multiple business verticals.
Where did he work before Reliance?
He held senior HR roles at Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. (DNA), The Times of India Group (BCCL), ACC Ltd., and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
Does this announcement change board committees or strategy?
The announcement covers the board appointment and interim CFO charge. Any changes to board committee composition or strategy will be disclosed in the company’s official filings and updates, as applicable.
Where can I find the official announcement?
Please refer to Reliance Power’s website and regulatory disclosures/stock exchange filings for the official announcement and any subsequent updates.
