GAIL appoints Shri Kushagra Mittal as Government Nominee Director
GAIL (India) Limited has appointed Shri Kushagra Mittal as a Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective from June 4, 2026, until August 10, 2026, pursuant to a Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas nomination. Mittal, an IRTS officer from the 2010 batch, currently serves as a Director in the ministry overseeing Marketing, Pricing Policy, and LPG verticals. The company confirmed he holds no shares in GAIL and has no inter-se relationships with other directors.

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GAIL (India) Limited has appointed Shri Kushagra Mittal as a Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective from June 4, 2026, until August 10, 2026. The appointment was made pursuant to a letter from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) regarding his nomination.
Shri Kushagra Mittal serves as a Director in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. He is an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) from the 2010 batch. In his current role at the ministry, he oversees the Marketing division, including Pricing Policy and LPG verticals.
Prior to his tenure in the ministry, Mittal held various positions at Western Railway, including Senior Divisional Commercial Manager and Area Railway Manager, where he managed train operations and business development. Before joining the civil services, he worked with BHEL. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from MNNIT, Allahabad, and a Master's in Public Policy from IIM Bangalore, where he received the Director's Gold Medal.
The company confirmed that Mittal does not hold any shares in GAIL (India) Limited and has no inter-se relationships with other directors on the Board. It was further affirmed that he is not debarred from holding the position of a director by any SEBI order or other authority.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Shri Kushagra Mittal |
| Designation | Government Nominee Director |
| DIN | 09026246 |
| Tenure | June 4, 2026 to August 10, 2026 |
| Nominating Authority | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas |
Historical Stock Returns for GAIL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.25% | -0.86% | +2.65% | -1.60% | -12.69% | +56.05% |
How will Mittal's expertise in pricing policy influence GAIL's strategic decisions regarding gas tariff revisions?
What potential shifts in LPG vertical management can be expected under his board supervision?
Will this short tenure lead to a longer-term appointment or a succession plan for other government nominees?


































