Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited has announced the appointment of Dwijadas Basak as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9, 2025. Basak takes over a 9‑million‑consumer strong distribution utility serving North Delhi, succeeding the previous leadership team. The move aligns with the company’s ambition to drive innovation, operational excellence, and consumer-first service.
Basak brings over three decades of diverse experience in power distribution, both within India and abroad. Most recently, he served as CEO of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited, a Tata Power–Odisha government joint venture—where he managed power delivery to more than 2 million consumers and led transformative initiatives including network modernisation and solar microgrid deployment. Under his leadership, TPNODL also received recognition for outstanding performance; Basak was honored as “CEO of the Year” earlier this year.
Before Odisha, Basak served at Tata Power‑DDL in Delhi as Chief of the Commercial & Social Impact Group. He also played an instrumental role as COO of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited. His early career includes stints with private distribution companies and a two‑year assignment (2000–2002) with AES Electro Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil.
An electrical engineer by training, Basak holds a range of leadership credentials. He completed the Advanced Management Program at IIM Ahmedabad, an Advanced Leadership Course from IIM Bangalore, and a General Management certificate from the University of Michigan’s Ross School, via Tata Management Training Centre. Basak is also an alumnus of IIEST Shibpur and a fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).
Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power, welcomed Basak’s appointment, stating: “His proven track record in network transformation, customer‑centric operations and leadership in multi‑state utility environments will be instrumental as Tata Power‑DDL continues to scale its services in Delhi.”
In his first statement as CEO, Basak expressed enthusiasm: “I am honored to lead Tata Power‑DDL—a utility that serves millions. Together, we will focus on enhancing reliability, optimising processes, and delivering world‑class customer experience.”
Tata Power‑DDL, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Delhi, manages power distribution across North and Northwest Delhi. Key priorities include reducing aggregate technical & commercial (AT&C) losses, deploying smart‑meter infrastructure, strengthening outage restoration capabilities, and expanding renewable integration.
Basak is expected to build on existing efforts in Customer Experience, Network Services, Operations & Safety, and Technical Services—all of which have undergone steady modernisation. He will collaborate with key leaders such as CFO Suranjit Mishra, Chief – Operations & Safety Rajesh Bahl, Chief – Network Services Surender Singh, and Chief – Customer Experience Kiran Gupta.
Analysts say this leadership change comes at a pivotal moment: Delhi’s electricity demands are rising, regulatory expectations—especially in loss reduction and service quality—are intensifying, and consumers expect rapid digital services. Basak’s cross‑regional experience and strategic mindset position him well to steer Tata Power‑DDL through this next growth phase.
Dwijadas Basak’s induction as CEO marks a decisive step for Tata Power‑DDL. His deep distribution credentials and customer-driven ethos align with the utility’s mission to solidify its position as a resilient, user-focused, and innovation-led organisation in India’s capital city.
