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Tata Power-DDL appoints Dwijadas Basak as CEO effective June 9
New Delhi: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (
Tata Power-DDL
), which supplies electricity to around 9 million people in North Delhi, on Monday announced the appointment of
Dwijadas Basak
as the company's new Chief Executive Officer with effect from June 9, 2025.
Prior to this, Basak was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) and Chief of the Odisha Distribution Business. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL).
Prior to this, Basak was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) and Chief of the Odisha Distribution Business. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL).
Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power Company Limited, said, 'I welcome Dwijadas Basak as the new CEO of Tata Power-DDL. He brings with him deep domain expertise and a stellar track record in the power distribution sector. I am confident he will lead Tata Power-DDL into its next phase of transformative growth—driving innovation, boosting operational excellence, and elevating customer centricity to new heights.'
Basak has over three decades of experience in power distribution management. He previously served at Tata Power-DDL as Chief of Customer Experience, Commercial, Government Affairs, Communication, and Social Impact Group. From 1991 to 2002, he worked in the power distribution sector in India and Brazil.
He joined the Tata Power Group in 2003 and has been associated with several transformation initiatives in the power distribution segment.
On his new role, Basak said, 'I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Tata Power-DDL, an organisation that stands as a benchmark in the power distribution domain. Being a proud recipient of the prestigious Deming Prize, the Company reflects excellence in quality management. I look forward to building on its strong foundation and leading the company into its next phase of growth with the support of our highly talented and committed team. I am confident we will continue to deliver industry-best services to approx. 2 million customers and set new performance benchmarks in the sector.'
Basak has completed the Advanced Management Program (SLDP) in 2022–2023 from IIM Ahmedabad and holds alumni status of the institute. He has also pursued an Advanced Leadership Course from IIM Bangalore and completed a General Management Certification Program conducted by the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and Tata Management Training Centre (TMTC).
Tata Power-DDL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi.
