Naveen Yadav
Senior Manager — Commercial & System Operations
SJVN Ltd · Shimla, India
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The man behind the grid
Fifteen years of steering commercial excellence in India's power sector.
At SJVN Ltd — one of India's foremost hydropower utilities — I lead Commercial & System Operations at the strategic intersection of regulatory governance, financial stewardship, and operational efficiency. My mandate spans the full spectrum of commercial leadership in the energy domain.
From architecting tariff petitions that define energy economics to structuring Power Purchase Agreements of national consequence, I translate generation capacity into measurable value — for stakeholders, for the national grid, and for the millions who depend on uninterrupted power every single day.
Years of Experience
Tariff Petitions Filed
PPAs Managed
Revenue Oversight
Core Expertise
Where precision meets power
Tariff & Regulatory Management
Preparation and submission of tariff petitions to State & Central ERCs. Expert liaison with regulatory authorities ensuring full compliance with electricity regulatory frameworks.
Commercial Operations
End-to-end billing management, revenue tracking, and financial transaction accuracy. Comprehensive handling of commercial documentation and audit processes.
Insurance Management
Managing asset and operational insurance policies for critical power infrastructure. Expert handling of claims, renewals, and comprehensive risk assessments.
Power Trading & Procurement
Coordination of power trading activities with deep analysis of market trends and pricing strategies. Experienced in both short-term and long-term power procurement.
Power Purchase Agreements
Drafting, negotiating, and managing PPAs with utilities and stakeholders. Ensuring contractual compliance and monitoring performance obligations.
O&M Budgeting & System Ops
Preparation and monitoring of Operations & Maintenance budgets. Cost optimization, variance analysis, load scheduling, and dispatch coordination.
Career Journey
A decade of powering progress
2024 — Present
Senior Manager — C&SO
SJVN Ltd, Shimla
Leading commercial and system operations with strategic oversight of tariff management, power trading, PPA compliance, and O&M budgeting across multiple power stations. Driving revenue optimization and regulatory excellence.
2020 — 2024
Manager — Commercial Operations
SJVN Ltd
Managed end-to-end commercial processes including billing, insurance operations, and regulatory filings. Built robust frameworks for financial tracking and compliance monitoring.
2016 — 2020
Deputy Manager — Commercial
SJVN Ltd
Strengthened foundations in power sector commercial operations. Handled PPA documentation, stakeholder coordination, and supported tariff petition preparation for regulatory submissions.
2012 — 2016
Senior Engineer — Commercial
SJVN Ltd
Took on greater responsibilities in commercial operations, contributing to PPA management, tariff processes, and stakeholder coordination.
2011 — 2012
Engineer — Commercial
SJVN Ltd
Developed core expertise in power sector commercial operations, supporting billing, documentation, and regulatory compliance processes.
2010
Trainee — Career Begins
SJVN Ltd
Joined India's premier hydropower utility as a trainee, embarking on a career dedicated to the nation's energy infrastructure and commercial excellence.
Proficiency
Skills & competencies
Regulatory & Tariff Management
95%Commercial Operations & Billing
92%Power Purchase Agreements
90%Power Trading & Procurement
88%Insurance & Risk Management
85%O&M Budgeting & Cost Control
90%Financial Analysis & MIS
87%Stakeholder & Contract Management
93%Energy is not just power on a wire — it's the promise of progress, delivered with precision, governed by integrity, and measured in the lives it transforms.
— Naveen Yadav
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Let's connect
Open to conversations about energy, strategy, and impact.
Whether it's about power sector challenges, regulatory strategy, or potential collaborations — I'm always interested in meaningful conversations that drive the industry forward.
naveenyadav.sjvn@gmail.com