Outcome of the Board Meeting for appointment of Shri Akhilesh Pathak, (DIN: 10830950) as Director (Projects) on the Board of POWERGRID

30th September, 2026 To To The General Manager (Listing), The General Manager (Listing), National Stock Exchange of India Limited, BSE Limited, Exchange Plaza, C 1/G Block, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Dalal Street, Mumbai. Bandra (East), Mumbai. Reference: NSE-SCRIP ID: POWERGRID; BSE Scrip Code: 532898 EQ – ISIN: INE752E01010 Sub.: Outcome of the Board Meeting - Appointment of Shri Akhilesh Pathak, (DIN: 10830950) as Director (Projects) on the Board of POWERGRID Dear Sir, This is to inform that the Ministry of Power vide Order No. 25-11/3/2026 - PG dated 30th September, 2026 (“MoP order”), has conveyed the appointment of Shri Akhilesh Pathak (DIN: 10830950), to the post of Director (Projects), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (“POWERGRID” / “the Company”) for a period w.e.f. the date of assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation, i.e. 31.05.2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Akhilesh Pathak has assumed the charge of Director (Projects) of POWERGRID today i.e. on 30th September, 2026 and the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on Wednesday, 30th September, 2026, has approved the appointment of Shri Akhilesh Pathak, as Additional Director [Director (Projects)] of the Company in pursuance of aforesaid MoP order. Further, Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan, Chairman & Managing Director has relinquished additional charge of the post of Director (Projects), upon assumption of charge of the post of Director (Projects) by Shri Akhilesh Pathak. Shri Akhilesh Pathak is not related to the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and is also not debarred from holding the office by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority. Other information as per SEBI Master Circular dt. 30th January, 2026 is enclosed at Annexure-A. The above is being informed in terms of Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended. The Board Meeting commenced at 7:20 P.M. and concluded at 7:30 P.M. Thanking You. Yours faithfully, (Anjana Luthra) Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Corporate Office: “Saudamini”, Plot No. 2, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001, (Haryana) Tel.: 0124-2822999 & 2822000 Registered Office: B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110 016. Tel: 011-26560112, 26560115 & 26560193, CIN : L40101DL1989GOI0381 21 Website: www.powergrid.in Annexure A Name Shri Akhilesh Pathak (DIN: 10830950) Reason for change Appointment Date of Appointment and 30th September, 2026 Term of Appointment As per Ministry of Power (MoP) order, term of Appointment will be for a period w.e.f. the date of assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation, i.e. 31.05.2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Brief profile (in case of Shri Akhilesh Pathak (DIN: 10830950) is a graduate in Electrical & appointment); Electronics Engineering from Mangalore University, Karnataka (1991) and has further strengthened his leadership capabilities through the Harvard ManageMentor Program conducted by Harvard Business School. Shri Akhilesh Pathak is a power sector professional with over 32 years of experience in transmission system planning, project execution, project management, business development, and strategic infrastructure development. An Executive Trainee of POWERGRID's first batch (1993), he has held several key leadership positions across the organization. He possesses extensive expertise in the development, execution, monitoring, and commissioning of EHV transmission lines and substations. During his tenure in POWERGRID’s Project Management Department, he played a key role in achieving the highest-ever CAPEX utilization of the Corporation and delivering one of the highest asset capitalization and transmission line additions (CKM), while driving resolution of critical project implementation issues through effective stakeholder coordination and strategic project monitoring. He successfully led the Arun-3 SAPDC Transmission Project in Nepal, overcoming cross-border, regulatory, and geographical challenges. He has also contributed significantly to POWERGRID's Business Development function by expanding consultancy services and supporting revenue growth initiatives. His diverse experience spans project management, transmission infrastructure development, international projects, business development, and strategic leadership, contributing substantially to the growth and strengthening of India's power transmission network. Prior to his appointment as Director (Projects), Shri Akhilesh Pathak was Executive Director, OSD (Projects) at POWERGRID. Disclosure of relationships None between directors (in case of appointment of a director). Corporate Office: “Saudamini”, Plot No. 2, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001, (Haryana) Tel.: 0124-2822999 & 2822000 Registered Office: B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110 016. Tel: 011-26560112, 26560115 & 26560193, CIN : L40101DL1989GOI0381 21 Website: www.powergrid.in