GAIL (India) Ltd has appointed Shri Rajeev Kumar as a Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective October 1, 2026. The appointment was disclosed to stock exchanges on October 5, 2026, following his nomination by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG).

Appointment details

Shri Rajeev Kumar is an Indian Statistical Service officer of the 2006 batch. He currently holds the position of Deputy Director General at the MoP&NG. His responsibilities in the Ministry include project monitoring in the petroleum sector, implementation of PM GatiShakti for petroleum infrastructure, and CSR-related works for CPSEs under the Ministry. The appointment is for a period of three years, or until further orders, or on a co-terminus basis, whichever is earlier.

Prior to joining the MoP&NG, Kumar served in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation and the Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner. His notable contributions include the base revision of GDP and National Accounts Statistics from 2011-12 to 2022-23. He holds a Master in Statistics from Delhi University.

Regulatory compliance

The company confirmed that Shri Rajeev Kumar does not have any inter-se relation with other directors of GAIL. It further affirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI or Ministry of Corporate Affairs authority. This disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company remains a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

GAIL (India) Limited appointed Manoj Kumar Sharma as Director (Projects) on September 19, 2026. The board approved the appointment on September 18, 2026. His tenure continues until his superannuation on April 30, 2031, or until further orders.

The move aligns with regulatory disclosures under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that Sharma holds no inter-se relations with existing directors and is not debarred by any statutory authority.

Profile and Experience

Sharma brings over three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector. He previously served as Executive Director and Regional Head of Eastern Region Pipelines at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). In that role, he oversaw operations, maintenance, construction, and city gas distribution businesses across five states, managing a pipeline network exceeding 5,700 km.

He also held the position of Executive Director (Projects) in IOCL’s Pipelines Division. His responsibilities included engineering, procurement, and construction management for major oil, LPG, and natural gas pipeline projects in India and globally.

Board Governance

Sharma has served as a Nominee Director representing IOCL on the boards of:

• GSPL India Transco Limited (GITL)
• GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL)
• Kochi Salem Pipeline Private Limited (KSPPL)

His educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production & Industrial Engineering) from Delhi College of Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar.