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Dillip Kumar Mishra Takes over as ED (Materials Management) at RSP

Newsmantra — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:38:14 +0000

ROURKELA. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) informed that Mr. Dillip Kumar Mishra has taken over as Executive Director (Materials Management) at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on November 2, 2026. A seasoned industry veteran holding a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, Mr. Mishra began his journey at RSP in 1994 as an Assistant Manager and progressively advanced to senior leadership roles before gaining extensive cross-plant experience across SAIL’s Durgapur and Salem units in operations, ironmaking, and services management. Returning to RSP with over three decades of core manufacturing and operational expertise, Mr. Mishra’s leadership is expected to strengthen supply chain logistics, optimize raw material management, and enhance procurement efficiency across the plant’s integrated operations.

Mrs. Sandhya Batra Takes Charge as Head of NFL Bathinda Unit

Newsmantra — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:04:06 +0000

FARIDABAD — Mrs. Sandhya Batra, Chief General Manager (CGM), has taken over as the Head of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) Bathinda Unit. A Chemical Engineering graduate from Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mrs. Batra brings more than 38 years of rich experience to the role, having served across key NFL facilities in Nangal, Bathinda, and Vijaipur. Over her distinguished career with the company, she has developed extensive expertise in process optimization and technical services, positioning her to lead operational efficiency and growth at the Bathinda plant.

Shri Debendra Dalai Assumes Charge as Chief Vigilance Officer of NHPC

Newsmantra — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:03:42 +0000

Shri Debendra Dalai, an Indian Forest Service officer of the 1999 batch (AGMUT cadre), assumed charge as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Navratna PSU NHPC Limited on November 2, 2026. Holding an M.Sc. degree and bringing over 27 years of public administration and environmental governance expertise, Shri Dalai previously served as Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Arunachal Pradesh, where he evaluated major power sector initiatives such as the Subansiri Upper, Dibang, and Etalin hydroelectric projects. His distinguished career includes leadership roles as Chief Conservator of Forests and Director of Environment for the Chandigarh Administration, Vice Chairman of the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee, Senior Deputy Director at the Survey of India, and key forestry positions across Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

In his new role, Shri Dalai will lead NHPC’s Vigilance Division, promoting preventive vigilance, corporate integrity, and governance standards across the company’s sustainable energy portfolio. Beyond regulatory and administrative service, he has represented India at global forums including the UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) in Katowice and Madrid, and completed international capacity-building programs on organizational management in New Zealand and Australia. His appointment brings a strong balance of regulatory oversight, strategic vision, and administrative experience to India’s premier hydropower enterprise.

Shri Raj Kumar Dubey Joins Pawan Hans Limited as Strategic Advisor to CMD

Newsmantra — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:03:07 +0000

NEW DELHI. Pawan Hans Limited has appointed Shri Raj Kumar Dubey as Strategic Advisor to the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, effective November 2, 2026. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of rich experience across major energy Public Sector Undertakings, Shri Dubey previously served as Chairman of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Director (Human Resources) at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Executive Director & State Head at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), and Professor of Practice at IIM Visakhapatnam. In his new role, Shri Dubey’s extensive background in strategic leadership, corporate governance, organizational transformation, and business operations will play a pivotal role in driving Pawan Hans Limited toward sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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ONGC Appoints Deepali Masirkar as Executive Director – Chief Security

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:47:44 +0000

NEW DELHI. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has appointed Ms Deepali R. Masirkar, IPS, as Executive Director – Chief Security, with effect from October 28, 2026. A 2008-batch IPS officer of the Nagaland cadre, she brings extensive experience in law enforcement, security administration, public policy and governance, having held key assignments in Nagaland and Maharashtra, the Election Commission of India and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Her diverse administrative and operational experience is expected to strengthen ONGC’s security framework and enhance the protection of its employees, assets and critical energy infrastructure.

Jatin Kumar Nayak Assumes Charge as IREDA CMD

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:41:51 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Jatin Kumar Nayak has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). Prior to this appointment, he served as Executive Director (Finance) at REC Limited, holding several key responsibilities in finance and leadership across the power and resource sectors.

With over 30 years of professional experience, Shri Nayak brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, project appraisal, resource mobilisation and financial management. His experience is expected to contribute to IREDA’s continued growth and its role in financing India’s renewable energy expansion.

Tarun Kumar Chopra Appointed Director (Finance), WAPCOS

Newsmantra — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:57:44 +0000

NEW DELHI. Tarun Kumar Chopra, currently serving as Deputy General Manager (Finance) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, has been appointed as Director (Finance) of WAPCOS Limited, a premier Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. In tandem, the additional charge of Ms. Shilpa Sachin Shinde as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of WAPCOS has been extended for three months from September 29, 2026, or until Mr. Chopra formally assumes charge.

Tenure of Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board Extended

Newsmantra — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:06:11 +0000

NEW DELHI. Additional charge of the post of Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change to Amandeep Garg (IAS: 1999: HP), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has been extended beyond 08.10.2026.

PESB Picks Yatindra Mohan as Next CMD of BHEL

Newsmantra — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:03:28 +0000

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Yatindra Mohan, Executive Director (Power Sector – Western Region), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), for the post of Chairman & Managing Director of BHEL (Schedule A).

The recommendation was made in PESB Meeting No. 86/2026 held on 23 October 2026.

Sridhar Assumes Charge as Director (Human Resources) on BHEL Board

Newsmantra — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:56:31 +0000

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has appointed M. Sridhar as Director (Human Resources) on its Board, effective October 22, 2026. Prior to his elevation, he served as Executive Director (Human Resources) at the company’s Corporate Office in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI. Sridhar joined BHEL as an Engineer Trainee in 1990 and brings over 36 years of experience spanning manufacturing, commercial operations, project execution, industrial relations, and corporate HR policy. Over his distinguished career, he has held several key leadership positions across BHEL’s Hyderabad unit and Corporate Office, handling portfolios such as turbine and compressor manufacturing, contracts management, marketing, central dispatch, and productivity planning.

An engineering alumnus of CBIT, Osmania University, Sridhar holds an M.Tech in CAD/CAM from JNTU, Hyderabad, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Prior to joining the Board, he headed BHEL’s Corporate Human Resource function, where he played a pivotal role in refining performance management systems, shaping HR policies, and driving strategic talent initiatives. His comprehensive expertise across technical, operational, and managerial domains is expected to strengthen BHEL’s workforce strategy, organizational development, and ongoing transformation efforts as he joins the top leadership team.