Ministry of Mines Appoints Ghanshyam Das Gupta as Director (Mining) on Hindustan Copper Board
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has appointed Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta, Executive Director at Hindustan Copper Limited, to the Board-level post of Director (Mining) through Order No. Met3-10/1/2025-METAL III dated 08.05.2026. The appointment is effective from the date of assumption of charge until superannuation on 30.09.2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, with a pay scale of Rs. 1,80,000-3,40,000/-. The disclosure was submitted to stock exchanges on 10.05.2026 pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Hindustan Copper Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta to the post of Director (Mining) on its Board, following an order issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The intimation was submitted to the stock exchanges on 10.05.2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment Details
The Ministry of Mines conveyed the appointment through Order No. Met3-10/1/2025-METAL III dated 08.05.2026. Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta, who serves as Executive Director at Hindustan Copper Limited, has been elevated to the Board-level post of Director (Mining). The appointment has been 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.
The key parameters of the appointment are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee: | Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta |
| Previous Designation: | Executive Director (ED), Hindustan Copper Limited |
| New Designation: | 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 |
| Effective Date: | Date of assumption of charge |
| Tenure End: | 30.09.2030 (superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier |
| Scale of Pay: | Rs. 1,80,000-3,40,000/- |
Regulatory Disclosure
The company has informed the stock exchanges that necessary action is being taken to complete the statutory formalities related to this appointment. As required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, read with the SEBI Master Circular dated 30.01.2026, the requisite details pertaining to Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta will be communicated in due course. The intimation was signed and submitted by Mritunjay Kumar Dev, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Hindustan Copper Limited, on 10.05.2026.
About the Appointment Order
The order was issued from GPOA 3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, and signed by Vivek Kumar Sharma, Director, Ministry of Mines. Copies of the order were circulated to the Chairman cum Managing Director of Hindustan Copper Limited, the Company Secretary, and Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta himself, among other government offices. The detailed terms and conditions of the appointment are to be issued separately by the Ministry.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Copper
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.65% | +7.11% | +8.86% | +72.15% | +180.02% | +202.96% |
How might Shri Ghanshyam Das Gupta's elevation to Director (Mining) influence Hindustan Copper's strategic expansion plans, particularly its ongoing mining projects in Rajasthan and Jharkhand?
With the Director (Mining) position now filled, could Hindustan Copper accelerate its capacity enhancement targets and what impact might this have on India's domestic copper production self-sufficiency goals?
How does this leadership change at the Board level align with the Ministry of Mines' broader policy objectives for increasing critical mineral output in India?


































