EIL extends CMD additional charge to Praveen Khanooja for three months
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has extended the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director at Engineers India Limited to Shri Praveen M. Khanooja for three months effective June 1, 2026. Shri Khanooja, who is the Additional Secretary in the ministry, holds the post until a regular incumbent is appointed. The information was disclosed to the stock exchanges on June 3, 2026.

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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has approved the extension of additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director at engineers india to Shri Praveen M. Khanooja. The appointment is extended for a period of three months effective June 1, 2026, or until the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Shri Praveen M. Khanooja serves as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The decision was communicated via a letter dated June 3, 2026, from the Government of India. The extension follows the ministry's previous correspondence dated March 3, 2026, regarding the initial assignment of the additional charge.
The regulatory filing was submitted to the stock exchanges on June 3, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. The approval ensures continuity in the leadership role at Engineers India Limited pending the appointment of a regular Chairman & Managing Director.
Historical Stock Returns for Engineers India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | +6.51% | -6.66% | +26.09% | +3.17% | +172.48% |
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