January 23, 2026: Vivek Abrol has been appointed MD and CEO of India-based Luminous Power Technologies succeeding Preeti Bajaj — who is to lead the global home solutions division of Schneider Electric.

Abrol, who took over as of January 19, has more than 25 years of leadership experience across FMCG and consumer electricals.

Luminous said he will lead the firm’s next phase of growth, with a mission to strengthen leadership in consumer energy solutions and accelerating solar and sustainable products. He will also drive greater innovation, digital transformation toward establishing “a high-performance, future-ready organization”.

Meanwhile, the company praised Bajaj for her exceptional leadership and contribution to Luminous’ growth and wished her continued success in her new role.

Bajaj has been a strong advocate for advances in lead battery technology as a way of boosting India’s energy sector, promoting sustainability and strengthening the country’s role as a global battery leader.

She became president of the Indian Battery Manufacturers Association in 2024, saying the following year that the organization’s priorities included making the lead battery supply chain one of the most robust.

She was also recognized at the Women in Energy forum 2024, as part of India Storage Week.

During Bajaj’s leadership of Luminous, the company became a member of the Consortium for Battery Innovation.

The CBI welcomed the move, praising the company for its expertise on cutting-edge solar systems, inverters and batteries.

Luminous became part of the Schneider Electric group in 2011.