New Delhi, Delhi, India, July 2026 — Smarten Power Systems, an Indian power backup and solar energy solutions company catering to residential and commercial users, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ranjit Singh as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 August 2026. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on 14 July 2026.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Singh was associated with Smarten Power Systems as Consultant – Vice President, Operations, where he played an instrumental role in strengthening operational processes, enhancing manufacturing efficiencies and supporting several of the company’s key initiatives. In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, he will lead the company’s end-to-end operations, manufacturing excellence, supply chain, quality systems and strategic execution while driving operational efficiencies to support Smarten’s expansion plans in India and international markets.
During his tenure as Consultant – Vice President, Operations, Mr. Singh was instrumental in transitioning Smarten’s in-house battery manufacturing facility at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh — a strategic initiative the company undertook following its IPO. He steered the complete handover and transition of the battery manufacturing operations, putting the processes, systems and teams in place for stable in-house production. With that transition now successfully concluded, he is well placed to lead operations across Smarten’s existing manufacturing plants and spearhead the operationalization of the company’s upcoming manufacturing facility.
The appointment comes at a significant phase in Smarten’s growth journey as the company continues to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and expand its product portfolio. With increasing demand for reliable power backup and renewable energy solutions, Smarten is focused on building a robust operational framework that supports sustainable expansion, faster execution and enhanced customer value.
Commenting on the appointment, Rajnish Sharma, Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer of Smarten, said, “As Smarten enters its next phase of growth, strengthening our leadership team is key to scaling our operations and delivering long-term value. Ranjit brings deep operational expertise, extensive manufacturing experience and a proven track record of building high-performing operations. Having already contributed significantly as Vice President Operations, he understands our business well. We are confident his leadership will further strengthen our operational excellence and support our strategic ambitions.”
Sharing his thoughts on assuming the new role, Mr. Ranjit Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Smarten Power Systems, said, “I am honoured to take on this responsibility at such an exciting stage in Smarten’s journey. The company has built a strong foundation and is well positioned for its next stage of expansion. My focus will be on strengthening manufacturing excellence, streamlining operations, enhancing quality systems, improving supply chain agility and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I look forward to working with the leadership team to build scalable operations that drive innovation, deliver greater customer value and support Smarten’s long-term vision.”
A distinguished engineering professional, Mr. Ranjit Singh brings more than 52 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, product development and operations across the power electronics, telecom power and renewable energy sectors. Before joining Smarten Power Systems, Mr. Singh held leadership roles at Vrinda Nano Technologies, Agmetal India, Delta Power Solutions India, Ascom (India), Benning SMC Power Systems, Bhurji Electronics, JCT Electronics, UPTRON Powertronics, USHA Rectifier Corporation India and Eastern Electronics.
With this appointment, Smarten Power Systems continues to strengthen its leadership team as it builds a future-ready organization to meet the evolving needs of the power backup and renewable energy industry.
Smarten Power Systems is an Indian company that designs, assembles and supplies power backup and solar energy solutions for residential and commercial use. It develops and manufactures products such as home UPS systems, solar inverters, solar power conditioning units and solar charge controllers while also trading solar panels and batteries to support integrated energy needs. With a distribution led model, the company serves customers across India through a wide network and also exports its solutions except solar panels to international markets. It currently operates across 23 states and 2 union territories in India and has expanded its presence to more than 17 countries across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The company focuses on advancing renewable energy adoption through continuous investment in design, research and development and manufacturing capabilities with the belief that fusion is the future and solar energy is central to a sustainable tomorrow.
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