MRPL extends Ojha's tenure, appoints Dr. Seema as director
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited announced the extension of Shri D K Ojha's tenure as Govt Nominee Director until May 15, 2029, and the appointment of Dr. Seema as Govt Nominee Director for three years effective June 4, 2026, following Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approval.

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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has restructured its Board following the appointment of a new Govt Nominee Director and the extension of an existing director's tenure. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), Government of India, conveyed the approval of the Competent Authority via a letter dated June 4, 2026. These changes are effective immediately for a period of three years on a co-terminus basis or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The company informed the exchanges that Shri D K Ojha, DDG(E&S), MoPNG, has received an extension of his tenure as Govt Nominee Director. His extended term is effective from May 16, 2026, to May 15, 2029, or until further orders. Additionally, Dr. Seema, Economic Advisor (Development) at MoPNG, has been appointed as a Govt Nominee Director effective from June 4, 2026, for a period of three years or until further orders.
MRPL confirmed that both directors are not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority. They are also not related to any existing directors of the company and are eligible for appointment under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Director Profiles
Shri Dheeraj Kumar Ojha is a member of the Indian Statistical Services (1999 batch). He has served in various social and economic ministries, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He has been posted in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas since December 2021.
Dr. Seema currently serves as Economic Advisor (Development) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Prior to joining MoPNG, she served as an Advisor in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
| Name | Designation | Event | Effective Date | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shri D K Ojha | Govt Nominee Director | Extension of tenure | From 16.05.2026 | 3 years or until further orders |
| Dr. Seema | Govt Nominee Director | Appointment | From 04.06.2026 | 3 years or until further orders |
Historical Stock Returns for Mangalore Refinery & Petroleum
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.08% | +2.99% | -2.87% | -1.17% | +9.32% | +202.83% |
How will the economic expertise of the new appointee, Dr. Seema, influence MRPL's strategic investments in renewable energy?
What impact will the extended tenure of Shri D K Ojha have on the continuity of MRPL's ongoing expansion projects?
Could these board changes signal a shift in the government's policy approach toward the refining and petrochemicals sector?


































