Smarten Power Systems, an Indian manufacturer of power backup and solar energy solutions for residential and commercial applications, has appointed Ranjit Singh as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors during its meeting held on July 14, 2026. In his new role, Singh will lead Smarten’s operational strategy, with a focus on driving operational excellence, strengthening business processes and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.
Smarten said the appointment reflects its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reinforcing its leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in the power backup and renewable energy solutions market.
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.
