Parminder Chopra becomes first woman head of Power Finance Corporation

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Parminder Chopra was appointed as the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation (PFC).

An Overview of the News

• Parminder Chopra is the first woman appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of a Maharatna company.

• Joined PFC in 2005 and currently serves as Director (Finance) & CFO.

Power Finance Corporation (PFC):

• Incorporated in 1986, Largest infrastructure finance company for power sector.

• Ministry of Power, under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises.

• Awarded 'Maharatna' status, 11th PSU to receive this recognition.

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