MIDHANI appoints Prakash Rajpurohit as Government Nominee Director
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited appointed Shri Prakash Rajpurohit as Government Nominee Director effective June 5, 2026, following a Ministry of Defence order. Shri Amit Satija ceased to be the Government Nominee Director on the same date. The company confirmed compliance with SEBI regulations regarding the appointment.

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Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited appointed Shri Prakash Rajpurohit as Government Nominee Director on its Board effective June 5, 2026. The appointment follows an Office Memorandum No. 8(29)/2026-D(Coord/DDP) issued by the Ministry of Defence on the same date. Consequently, the tenure of Shri Amit Satija as Government Nominee Director ceased to exist with effect from June 5, 2026.
Shri Prakash Rajpurohit, aged 40 years, is an Indian Administrative Service Officer of the 2010 Batch belonging to the Rajasthan Cadre. He holds a B.Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. He is currently posted as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, handling international investment treaties. He has also held several field and policy assignments in the Government of Rajasthan, including district administration and roles as commercial taxes and excise commissioner.
The company confirmed that the new director is not debarred from holding the office by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority. It was also confirmed that he is not disqualified from holding the office of Director pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The disclosure was submitted to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Director Appointment Details
| Particulars | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Appointee | Shri Prakash Rajpurohit |
| DIN | 06895578 |
| Designation | Government Nominee Director |
| Date of Appointment | June 5, 2026 |
| Term | Till further order of Administrative Ministry |
| Name of Outgoing Director | Shri Amit Satija |
| Outgoing Director DIN | 08989543 |
Regulatory Compliance
The appointment was communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing referenced SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024. The confirmation of compliance included checks regarding debarment by SEBI and disqualification under the Companies Act, 2013, both of which were reported as negative.
Historical Stock Returns for Mishra Dhatu Nigam
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.74% | +4.59% | +10.41% | +37.40% | +3.20% | +126.32% |
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