Vikram Solar Appoints Sameer Nagpal as CEO
Vikram Solar Limited has recently appointed Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with immediate effect, as the company embarks on a new stage of strategic growth.
Sameer Nagpal has accumulated more than thirty years of extensive leadership experience in various industries, with notable positions at Livguard Energy Technologies, Dalmia Bharat Group, Shalimar Paints, Ingersoll Rand, Zicom, and Carrier Air Conditioning.
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His recent appointment signifies a significant achievement for the company, highlighting its focus on enhancing capabilities in manufacturing, integration, and global market expansion.
Vikram Solar Limited has laid out an ambitious plan to transition into a comprehensive energy solutions provider, aiming to achieve a module manufacturing capacity of 15.5 GW and a cell manufacturing capacity of 12 GW through backward integration.
Commenting on the appointment, Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar Limited says, “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”.
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On his appointment, Sameer Nagpal, CEO, Vikram Solar Limited says, “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”.
In addition, the company is venturing into the field of energy storage, with intentions to establish facilities for manufacturing 5 GWh of BESS modules and 7.5 GWh of battery cells, with an eye towards future expansion.
Sameer Nagpal has taken over from Krishna Kumar Maskara as CEO, following Maskara's tenure as Interim CEO where he played a crucial role in guiding the company through a significant period of expansion, culminating in its public listing in August 2025. Nagpal will now assume the positions of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and managing enterprise risks.
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Upon his inauguration, Nagpal commented that the company has established a robust foundation to actively engage in the energy transition. He stated that the primary objectives will involve fortifying their market presence, broadening their global reach, and improving their comprehensive capabilities.