Ghanshyam Das Gupta Assumes Charge as Director (Mining) at Hindustan Copper
Hindustan Copper Limited confirmed that Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta assumed charge as Additional Director-Director (Mining) on 14.05.2026, pursuant to Ministry of Mines Order No. Met3-10/1/2025-METAL III dated 08.05.2026. His tenure runs until superannuation on 30.09.2030 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, at a pay scale of Rs. 1,80,000-3,40,000/-. Consequently, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha ceased to hold additional charge of Director (Mining) while continuing as Director (Operations).

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Hindustan Copper Limited has announced that Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta, Executive Director (ED) & Unit Head, Khetri Copper Complex, assumed charge as Additional Director-Director (Mining) on its Board on 14.05.2026 (F/N). This follows the Ministry of Mines Order No. Met3-10/1/2025-METAL III dated 08.05.2026, and is in continuation of the company's earlier intimation to stock exchanges dated 10.05.2026, submitted pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment Details
The appointment was made in terms of Article 70(1) of the Articles of Association of Hindustan Copper Limited, a Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines. Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta formally submitted his joining report at HCL Corporate Office on 14.05.2026, referencing the Ministry of Mines order, HCL Corporate Office Order no. Estt/2/5899 dated 11.05.2026, and KCC's release order dated 13.05.2026.
The key parameters of the appointment are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee: | Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta |
| Previous Designation: | Executive Director (ED) & Unit Head, Khetri Copper Complex, HCL |
| New Designation: | Additional Director-Director (Mining), Board of Hindustan Copper Limited |
| Appointing Authority: | Ministry of Mines, Government of India |
| Order Number: | Met3-10/1/2025-METAL III |
| Order Date: | 8th May, 2026 |
| Date of Assumption of Charge: | 14.05.2026 |
| Tenure End: | 30.09.2030 (superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier |
| Scale of Pay: | Rs. 1,80,000-3,40,000/- |
Consequent upon Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta's joining as Additional Director-Director (Mining), Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha has ceased to hold the Additional Charge of the post of Director (Mining), HCL. Shri Sinha will continue to hold the post of Director (Operations), HCL.
Regulatory Disclosure
As per confirmation received from Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta, he is not related to any of the Members of the Board of Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives. He is also not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority. The intimation was signed and submitted by Mritunjay Kumar Dev, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Hindustan Copper Limited, on 14.05.2026. The detailed terms and conditions of the appointment are to be issued separately by the Ministry of Mines.
Profile of Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta
Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta is a B. Tech graduate from NIT Surathkal and holds a 1st Class Mines Manager Certificate of Competency (FCC), with 31 years of domestic and international experience in the mining industry. He is recognised as a turnaround specialist, with a proven track record in underground metal mining, gold and copper mining, and open cast mining operations in India and abroad.
His key achievements and contributions include:
- Strategic Turnaround at MCP: Revived the Malanjikhan Copper Project (MCP) during its difficult transition to underground mining, resolving a 3-year statutory deadlock through an engineering plan to connect mine outlets and securing essential clearances under the Mines Act.
- Operational Scale-up: Accelerated MCP's mine development from zero to 1,000 meters/month and commenced production while the underground project was still under construction.
- Record Profitability: Led the Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) to record profits by executing the Kolihan Mine Capex Project.
- Global Innovation: In Saudi Arabia, redesigned Overburden waste relocation to significantly reduce lead distances and costs, enhancing the reputation of Indian engineers globally.
- Environmental & Safety Leadership: Earned the 5-Star Rating Award from the Ministry of Mines and the National Safety Award from the Ministry of Labour & Employment; achieved Zero Water Discharge and planted 3 lakh saplings. He also serves as a Member of the Review Committee of Draft Metalliferous Mines Regulations 2025, framed under the Occupational Safety, Health, & Working Conditions (OSH & WC) Code 2020.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Copper
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.16% | +0.12% | +2.12% | +60.98% | +116.38% | +235.92% |
How might Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta's turnaround expertise influence Hindustan Copper's planned capacity expansion and underground mining projects over his tenure until 2030?
With Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha reverting solely to Director (Operations), how could this clearer division of mining and operations leadership impact HCL's operational efficiency and project execution timelines?
Given Gupta's track record of driving record profitability at Khetri Copper Complex, what specific mining assets or underperforming projects at HCL could be prioritized for strategic revival?


































