New Delhi, March 27, 2025 – In a move to strengthen leadership in major public sector enterprises (CPSEs), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment and reappointment of Non-Official Directors (NoDs) across several state-run energy companies.
Based on recommendations from the Search Committee, these appointments will be valid for one year or until further notice. The decision impacts several top energy firms, including GAIL, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL, Oil India, Engineers India Ltd., and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
New Appointments:
• GAIL (India) Ltd. – Yajuvendra Anil Mahajan
• HPCL – Sharda Singh Khanwar
• ONGC – Bhag Chand Agarwal
• Oil India Ltd. – Balram Nandwani
• ONGC Videsh Ltd. – Dr. Prabhashkar Rai
• Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. – Harish M. Joshi
Re-Appointments:
• BPCL – Agrawal Pradeep Vishambhar
• Engineers India Ltd. – Karuna Gopal
• IOC – Sadagopan Krishnan
• Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. – Sudip Pradhan
• ONGC Videsh Ltd. – Prakash Babu KP
• Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. – Dr. Vandana Minda Heda
• Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. – Dr. Shivanna
This latest round of appointments reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening governance and strategic leadership within India’s energy sector. With experienced professionals taking on key roles, these PSUs are expected to benefit from stronger oversight, fresh perspectives, and a renewed focus on efficiency and growth.
Industry watchers and corporate stakeholders should closely monitor these developments, as they may shape future policy direction and business strategies within the petroleum and natural gas sector.