The electric bus manufacturer named the automotive industry veteran with over three decades of experience to lead product development for its e-Bus division, effective February 5, 2026, as senior management personnel.
05 Feb 2026 | 416 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan
Olectra Greentech Limited announced the appointment of Kallepalli Nagamalleshwar Rao as Vice President - Product Development for its e-Bus Division, effective February 5, 2026.
Rao brings more than 30 years of experience in product and platform development across electric and conventional automotive vehicles. He has held senior leadership positions ...
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Olectra Greentech Limited announced the appointment of Kallepalli Nagamalleshwar Rao as Vice President - Product Development for its e-Bus Division, effective February 5, 2026.
Rao brings more than 30 years of experience in product and platform development across electric and conventional automotive vehicles. He has held senior leadership positions at SWITCH Mobility, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors, where he contributed to vehicle platform development and mobility solutions.
Rao holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Olectra Greentech Limited is an Indian public limited company with headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company operates in two primary business segments: the manufacture of electric buses and other electric commercial vehicles, and the production of composite polymer insulators for electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure.
The company was incorporated in 2000 and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It operates manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad. The product portfolio includes electric buses in various configurations and sizes, as well as electric trucks and tippers. The insulator business produces composite polymer insulators used in electrical grid applications.
Olectra's Research and Development centre has accreditation from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Government of India. The company holds ISO-9001 certification.
The company's electric buses are deployed in urban transport networks and by institutional customers in India. Olectra also supplies certain products to markets outside India. The company has stated objectives to expand manufacturing capacity and develop additional products within the electric vehicle segment.
Manufacturing operations for electric buses are based in facilities located in the Hyderabad region. The company produces vehicles intended for city and intercity transport applications.