Luminous Power Technologies, one of India’s leading consumer energy fulfilment companies, has announced the appointment of Vivek Abrol as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition as Luminous accelerates its evolution into an integrated, technology-driven energy solutions platform.
In his new role, Abrol will focus on driving profitable and sustainable growth across the Luminous portfolio, strengthening the company’s leadership in inverters and batteries, and accelerating the expansion of solar and sustainable energy solutions. His mandate also includes advancing digital transformation, fostering innovation, and building a high-performance, inclusive, future-ready organisation to enhance customer experience and operational excellence.
Driving the Next Phase of Growth at Luminous
India’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shaped by rising demand for reliable power, clean energy adoption, decentralised generation, and energy storage solutions. Luminous has been at the forefront of this transition, evolving from a power backup brand into a trusted name in consumer energy fulfilment.
Under Abrol’s leadership, the company aims to further integrate its offerings across power backup, solar, storage, and emerging energy technologies, positioning itself to serve the evolving needs of homes, small businesses, and enterprises. His focus will include reinforcing Luminous’ dominance in core categories while scaling next-generation, technology-enabled energy solutions.
Leadership Transition and Continuity
Vivek Abrol succeeds Preeti Bajaj, who will transition to Luminous’ parent company, Schneider Electric, where she will take on the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and lead the company’s Global Home Solutions Division.
During her tenure at Luminous, Preeti Bajaj played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and transformation journey. Under her leadership, Luminous strengthened its position as a Fast Moving Energy Goods (FMEG) brand, significantly expanded its solar portfolio and capabilities, and deepened its focus on customer-centric innovation and operational excellence.
Commenting on the transition, Bajaj said that leading Luminous through a phase of strong growth had been a privilege, adding that the company is well-positioned for its next chapter. She expressed confidence that under Abrol’s leadership, Luminous would build on its strong foundation and continue creating long-term value.
Vivek Abrol’s Perspective
Commenting on his appointment, Vivek Abrol said he was honoured to lead a company with a strong legacy of innovation, customer trust, and market leadership. He highlighted that India is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition, driven by the shift toward cleaner, more reliable, and technology-enabled energy solutions.
Abrol emphasised that as reliability, sustainability, and technology increasingly shape how energy is generated, stored, and consumed, Luminous will focus on delivering innovative, future-ready energy solutions that meet evolving customer needs. He noted that collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence would be key to accelerating growth in the coming years.
Extensive Leadership Experience Across FMCG and Electricals
Vivek Abrol brings over 25 years of leadership experience, including more than a decade as CEO, across FMCG, stationery, and electricals sectors. He began his career at ITC Ltd, where he spent 16 years in multi-disciplinary leadership roles, scaling FMCG businesses and building strong consumer brands.
He subsequently spent nearly a decade as Business Head and CEO across diverse sectors, including leadership roles at Pidilite Industries Ltd and RR Kabel Ltd. Most recently, Abrol served as CEO of RR Kabel’s Consumer Electricals (FMEG) business, where he led a transformational growth journey—multiplying the business fivefold within 4.5 years.
During his tenure at RR Kabel, Abrol also gained valuable experience in mergers and acquisitions and played a pivotal role in the company’s successful IPO, adding strong capital markets exposure to his leadership profile.
Strengthening Luminous’ Long-Term Vision
Industry observers note that Abrol’s appointment comes at a critical juncture, as consumer energy companies navigate rapid technological change, increasing sustainability expectations, and rising demand for integrated energy solutions.
With a strong leadership team, proven brand equity, and growing focus on solar and sustainable energy, Luminous is well positioned to capitalise on India’s evolving energy needs. Abrol’s experience in scaling businesses, driving innovation, and managing complex operations is expected to support Luminous’ ambition of becoming India’s leading integrated consumer energy fulfilment platform.
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