Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to the stock exchanges, confirming adherence to SEBI regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The filing demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance in its share transfer and dematerialization processes.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The compliance certificate was filed with both BSE and NSE on April 9, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. Company Secretary V. Kala signed the submission letter, forwarding the certificate received from the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.

Certificate Confirmation

KFin Technologies Limited, serving as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate dated April 2, 2026. The certificate confirms that all securities received for dematerialization during the quarter were processed in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The certificate specifically confirms two critical compliance aspects:

• Securities comprised in the certificates have been listed on the stock exchanges
• Certificates were duly verified, mutilated, cancelled, and the depository name was substituted in records as the registered owner

Dematerialization Process Compliance

The certification validates that all dematerialization activities were completed within the mandatory 15-day timeframe as prescribed by SEBI regulations. This ensures that investors' securities were converted from physical to electronic form efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Communication

The compliance certificate was distributed to key market infrastructure institutions including National Securities Depository Limited, Central Depository Services (India) Limited, BSE Limited, and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. This comprehensive distribution ensures all relevant stakeholders are informed of the company's regulatory compliance status.

Sharmila Amin, Assistant Vice President - Corporate Registry at KFin Technologies Limited, signed the certificate on behalf of the registrar, confirming the accuracy of the compliance statement for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has officially announced the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as its Chairman and Managing Director, effective April 9, 2026. The appointment was formalized through a board meeting and regulatory filing under SEBI Regulation 30.

Official Appointment Details

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) has confirmed Khanna's appointment with a defined tenure extending until his superannuation on May 31, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Khanna, who was previously serving as Director (Refineries) since February 22, 2022, had been holding additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director since May 1, 2025.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Khanna brings over three decades of experience in refinery operations and technical services to his new role. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, and a Postgraduate degree in Finance Management from Mumbai University. His extensive career includes heading both Kochi and Mumbai Refineries of BPCL before his appointment as Director (Refineries).

Strategic Leadership and Investment Vision

Under Khanna's leadership, BPCL has outlined ambitious expansion plans worth Rs.75,000.00 crore over the next five years. The centerpiece of this investment strategy is the Rs.50,000.00 crore Bina Petrochemical and Refinery Expansion Project (BPREP) in Madhya Pradesh, representing BPCL's single largest investment initiative.

Khanna's track record includes successfully commissioning BPCL's first Niche Petrochemical project, the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP), despite pandemic-related challenges. He has anchored several prestigious projects for setting up new process units across BPCL's refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Numaligarh.

Board Positions and Industry Leadership

Beyond his role at BPCL, Khanna serves as Director on multiple boards including Bharat PetroResources Limited, Petronet LNG Limited, and Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. He currently holds the position of Chairperson of the Technical Committee for Petroleum Refineries under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlighting his industry expertise and leadership recognition.