Jindal Steel Limited Announces Board Changes with New Director Appointment and Re-appointment
Jindal Steel Limited announced board changes on March 27, 2026, appointing Mr. Debojyoti Roy as Additional Director and Wholetime Director for three years, subject to shareholder approval. The company also re-appointed Mr. Damodar Mittal as Wholetime Director for another three-year term. Mr. Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay stepped down upon completion of his tenure. Both new appointments were recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the board.

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Jindal Steel Limited has announced key changes to its board of directors following a meeting held on March 27, 2026. The board approved the appointment of a new director and the re-appointment of an existing director, while also witnessing the departure of another director upon completion of his tenure.
Board Appointments and Re-appointments
The board of directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved two significant appointments during the meeting:
| Position: | Director Name | Appointment Type | Term Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Director and Wholetime Director | Mr. Debojyoti Roy | New Appointment | 3 years |
| Wholetime Director | Mr. Damodar Mittal | Re-appointment | 3 years |
Both appointments are subject to shareholder approval. The company confirmed that neither Mr. Debojyoti Roy nor Mr. Damodar Mittal are debarred from holding director positions by SEBI or any other authority.
New Director Profile
Mr. Debojyoti Roy brings extensive experience to Jindal Steel Limited with approximately 27 years of work experience. He holds a B. Tech (Mechanical) and ME from North Eastern Hill University, along with a PGDM from XIM, Bhubaneswar.
His professional background includes significant roles at Tata Steel Ltd, where he served as:
- Chief - Corporate Strategy & Planning, leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and performance improvements
- Director - Strategy & Transformation at Tata Steel UK, driving business transformation post-demerger
Mr. Roy's expertise encompasses Business Strategy, Operations Management, People Processes, Team Leadership, Agile methodologies, Expansion Strategies, Change Management, Restructuring, and Mergers & Acquisitions. He is not related to any existing director or key managerial personnel of the company.
Re-appointed Director Background
Mr. Damodar Mittal, who has been re-appointed as Wholetime Director effective March 28, 2026, brings 37 years of experience to his continued role. He holds a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Project Manager.
Mr. Mittal's career highlights include:
- Starting as a Graduate Engineer Trainee with Jindal Steel in 1989
- Managing Iron Zone operations at Angul
- Executing large-scale projects including Coke Ovens & CDQ, DRI plant, Pellet plant, Slurry pipeline project, and Oxygen Plant
- Leading the commissioning of one of India's largest Blast Furnaces
His expertise lies in executing complex projects with focus on planning, project administration, strategic scheduling, quality control, and cost optimization. He specializes in conceptualizing and executing both greenfield and brownfield projects.
Director Departure
Mr. Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay stepped down as Wholetime Director with effect from the close of business hours on March 27, 2026, upon completion of his tenure. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude to the board, management, and stakeholders for their support during his tenure.
Meeting Details
The board meeting commenced at 01:00 p.m. and concluded at 02:15 p.m. on March 27, 2026. All relevant disclosures have been made available on the company's website at www.jindalsteel.in , in compliance with SEBI regulations.
How will Mr. Roy's M&A expertise influence Jindal Steel's potential acquisition strategy in the evolving steel industry landscape?
What specific transformation initiatives might Jindal Steel pursue given Mr. Roy's experience in business restructuring at Tata Steel UK?
Will the new leadership composition accelerate Jindal Steel's expansion into emerging steel markets or green steel technologies?
































