Jatin Kumar Nayak takes charge as IREDA CMD

Jatin Kumar Nayak has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.

His appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), as communicated through an MNRE order dated October 29, 2026.

Nayak holds a Master's Degree in Commerce from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India and a qualified Company Secretary.

Prior to this appointment, he served as Executive Director (Finance) at REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of REC Transmission Projects Company Limited.

During his distinguished career, Nayak has worked with several prominent public sector organisations, including NHPC Limited, Hindustan Copper Limited, NALCO and Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited.