SPML Infra Limited, one of India’s leading infrastructure development firms, has announced a leadership transition designed to accelerate growth, reinforce governance, and prepare the company for opportunities in emerging sectors such as Water Infrastructure and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The shift marks a strategic move toward next-generation operational leadership, while retaining the rich expertise and strong industry relationships of the founding promoters in advisory positions. The move is intended to speed up execution, boost investor confidence, and build a resilient foundation for sustained long-term value.
SPML Infra Limited has announced key leadership changes to strengthen its governance framework and drive the next phase of growth. The transition reflects the company’s focus on operational agility, sectoral expansion, and long-term value creation.
Abhinandan Sethi, who has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as the Managing Director for a term of five years. In his new role, he will be responsible for overall strategy, operations, corporate finance, and the company’s expansion into emerging infrastructure segments, particularly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Meanwhile, Subhash Sethi has moved from his executive responsibilities to take on the role of Non-Executive Chairman and Director. His focus will be on high-value legal, contractual, and arbitration matters, ensuring that SPML Infra continues to navigate complex regulatory and business landscapes with strong strategic oversight.
Sushil Sethi will continue to serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman and Director. His role will center on guiding business development, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the company’s growth into new markets, thereby reinforcing SPML Infra’s leadership in infrastructure development.
This transition is strategically significant, as it combines the promoters’ deep legacy experience with the agility of a new generation of leadership. It is expected to accelerate growth in water EPC projects, facilitate entry into BESS, and reinforce governance by clearly defining executive and advisory responsibilities. Together, the leadership team has expressed confidence in the company’s ability to achieve operational excellence, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
This transition reinforces SPML Infra’s dedication to growth, governance, and future readiness. By empowering a new generation of leaders while drawing on the experience of its founders, the company is enhancing execution capability, strengthening resilience, and ensuring sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. With more than four decades of expertise and over 700 executed projects across power, water, environment, and technology, SPML Infra continues to stand at the forefront of India’s infrastructure development.
SPML Infra Limited is an Indian infrastructure company with more than 40 years of experience across the water, power, environment, and technology sectors. Headquartered in India and operating nationwide, the company has completed over 700 projects in areas including drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, sewerage systems, municipal solid waste management, power transmission and distribution, and smart city infrastructure.
SPML has played a major role in providing clean drinking water to over 50 million people across India. It is ranked 14th among the world’s top 50 private water companies by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), London, and recognized as one of India’s top 10 infrastructure companies. The company is listed on Indian stock exchanges and adheres to ESG compliance standards, contributing to sustainable and responsible infrastructure development across the country.
