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Kolkata-based Vikram Solar has appointed Arun Mittal as the Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary VSL Powerhive, established to meet energy storage systems and solutions demand.
In a press release, Vikram Solar explained the rationale behind the latest appointment. The company said that as energy storage becomes central to grid stability, peak management, and round-the-clock renewable power, VSL Powerhive will play a key role in anchoring the company’s goal toward an integrated energy transition solutions company.
Arun Mittal has 31 years of work experience at Exide Industries Ltd., rising from the Management Trainee position to Executive Director (ED) of the Automotive and Industrial Divisions, which was marked by innovation, market expansion, and capability building. He is also a member of ICAI, ICSI, and ICMAI.
Supporting Vikram Solar BESS Expansion
Mittal's appointment is timely as the company is now executing the next leg of its growth plan with a further 6 GW module expansion underway, set to raise total capacity to 15.5 GW. Vikram Solar has earlier commissioned its new 5 GW facility, with its module capacity having more than doubled from 4.5 GW to 9.5 GW.
This is complemented by a 12 GW solar cell capacity currently being executed for commissioning in FY27, reflecting the company’s commitment to deepening backward integration and strengthening India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem.
Past Experiences
Mittal brings more than three decades of leadership experience across battery manufacturing, energy storage design, and strategic business transformation. Most recently, as Managing Director & CEO (India) at Lohum Cleantech Pvt. Ltd., he strengthened India operations and advanced cutting-edge models in battery recycling and circular-economy frameworks. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director & CEO, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd., where he played a central role in defining Exide’s lithium-ion mobility storage manufacturing blueprint.