Kolkata: Vikram Solar Limited has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately, as the company accelerates its next phase of strategic expansion.
Sameer Nagpal brings over three decades of leadership experience across multiple sectors, having held key roles at organisations such as Livguard Energy Technologies, Dalmia Bharat Group, Shalimar Paints, Ingersoll Rand, Zicom, and Carrier Air Conditioning. His appointment signals a key milestone as the company strengthens its capabilities across manufacturing, integration, and global market expansion.
Vikram Solar Limited has outlined an ambitious roadmap to become a fully integrated energy solutions provider, targeting 15.5 GW of module manufacturing capacity and 12 GW of cell manufacturing through backward integration. The company is also expanding into energy storage, with plans for 5 GWh BESS module manufacturing and 7.5 GWh battery cell capacity, alongside future scalability.
Commenting on the appointment, Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar Limited, said, “The energy transition is at a defining moment, where scale, integration, and agility will separate the leaders from the rest. . Sameer brings a rare combination of transformation-led thinking and execution excellence, which will be critical as we evolve into a more integrated and globally competitive organisation. His leadership will help us not only strengthen our capabilities but also reimagine how we create sustainable value in an increasingly dynamic energy landscape.”
On his appointment, Sameer Nagpal, CEO, Vikram Solar Limited, said, “I am excited to join Vikram Solar at a time when the global energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift, creating opportunities for companies that can combine scale with agility and innovation. Vikram Solar has built a strong platform to participate meaningfully in this transition. As we move forward, our focus will be on strengthening our market position, expanding our global footprint, and enhancing our integrated capabilities to better serve evolving customer and market needs. I look forward to leading the organisation in its next phase of growth and contributing to a more sustainable energy future.”
Sameer Nagpal succeeds Krishna Kumar Maskara, who served as Interim CEO and played a key role in steering the company through a critical growth phase, including its public listing in August 2025. He will now take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), overseeing operational excellence and enterprise risk management.
