National : LNJ Bhilwara Group, a leading Indian diversified industrial conglomerate, announced the appointment of Mr. Basant Jain as Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bhilwara Energy Limited (and its subsidiaries), the Group’s clean energy and greentech business platform.

In his new role, Mr. Jain will steer the strategic direction and growth agenda of Bhilwara Energy, with a strong focus on scaling its renewable energy portfolio, enhancing operational excellence, and driving sustainable value creation across the Group’s energy and greentech assets.

Mr. Jain brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, and clean technology sectors. Prior to joining LNJ Bhilwara Group, he was the Founder and CEO of Aplos Ventures Private Limited, where he focused on strategic incubation and entrepreneurship in the solar and cleantech space.

Before founding Aplos Ventures, Mr. Jain served as Chief Executive Officer of Mahindra Susten for over 11 years, playing a pivotal role in establishing the company as one of India’s foremost solar project developers and clean energy innovators. During his tenure, he led the execution of more than 1,000 MW of solar capacity, contributing significantly to India’s renewable energy deployment.

Commenting on the appointment, the Board of LNJ Bhilwara Group said, “We are delighted to welcome Basant to lead our Greentech business. His deep industry expertise, proven track record of scaling energy ventures, and visionary leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth and strengthen our contribution to India’s sustainable energy transition.”

Mr. Jain added, “I am excited to join the Group at a defining moment for clean energy. Together, we will drive innovation, uphold operational excellence, and deliver long-term value to stakeholders while advancing the Group’s commitment to sustainability.”

His extensive career also includes senior leadership roles with industry stalwarts such as Vedanta Resources, the Mahindra Group, Hinduja Renewables, GVK Group and Raymond, where he demonstrated strong capabilities in business transformation, strategic planning, operations, and stakeholder management.