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New Delhi, September 23, 2004

A.K. Puri, Director (Power) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of the Navratna Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise.

An Electrical Engineer and MBA in Marketing & Finance from Delhi University, Mr. Puri joined BHEL in 1976 after a brief stint in the private sector. During his over 35 years of professional experience, Mr. Puri has made significant contributions in key functions like corporate management, management services, domestic/international marketing, planning, manufacturing etc.

He has been recently awarded the prestigious Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2004 by the Institution of Engineers (India).