GAIL nominates Dr Banwari Lal and Smt Rupa Saikia as independent directors

GAIL (India) Limited has nominated Dr Banwari Lal and Smt Rupa Saikia as non-official independent directors on its board of directors. The appointments were approved by the Competent Authority within the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

The nominations are effective from August 12, 2026, for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The company stated it is taking further necessary action to complete the appointment formalities.

Appointment Details

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued letter number CA-31033/1/2026-CA-PNG (55708) dated August 12, 2026, confirming the approvals. The designated categories for the appointees are listed below.

Name	Category
Dr Banwari Lal	A(i)
Smt Rupa Saikia	A(vi)

GAIL submitted this disclosure to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company secretary, Deepak Asija, signed the disclosure on August 13, 2026.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
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GAIL (India) Limited has announced the cessation of Shri Kushagra Mittal from its Board of Directors. The Government Nominee Director ceased to hold office effective August 11, 2026. This change in directorship is a routine governance update for the Maharatna company and does not impact ongoing operations or strategic initiatives.

The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on August 11, 2026. The notification cites compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Deepak Asija, Company Secretary, signed the communication, which references a prior letter dated June 04, 2026.

Director Details

The following table outlines the details of the departing director as per the filing:

Detail	Information
Name	Shri Kushagra Mittal
Role	Government Nominee Director
DIN	09831741
Cessation Date	August 11, 2026

Regulatory Compliance

The company ensured timely dissemination of this information to regulatory authorities and stakeholders. Copies of the notice were also sent to Deutsche Bank AG and Beacon Trusteeship Limited, likely for record-keeping purposes related to listing or trustee obligations. The filing confirms that all procedural requirements under SEBI regulations have been met regarding the change in board composition.