Reliance Power Sets Up Board of Management for Stronger Oversight

20 Nov 2025 CW Team

Reliance Power has approved the formation of a Board of Management (BOM) to strengthen governance and enhance strategic oversight across its operations. The decision was taken at the Board of Directors meeting held on 19 November 2025. The newly constituted BOM will comprise the Chief Executive Officer, Key Managerial Personnel and senior business leaders, creating a unified leadership framework aimed at improving decision-making agility and long-term organisational readiness.

The company stated that the introduction of the BOM marks a significant step towards aligning with global best practices in corporate governance. By establishing a dedicated leadership forum that works closely with the Board, Reliance Power aims to reinforce transparency, improve operational monitoring and support sustainable value creation for stakeholders.

Reliance Power also highlighted the progress of its subsidiary, Reliance NU Energies, in emerging sectors of clean energy. The business has become the largest player in Solar plus Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) secured through competitive bidding. It now holds an awarded capacity of up to 4 GW of solar projects and up to 6.5 GW of BESS, underscoring its growing role in India’s energy-transition landscape.

The company noted that these developments reflect its strategic shift towards future growth areas and advanced renewable-energy solutions.

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