MSTC Limited Appoints Ms. Santosh as Government Nominee Director; Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta Ceases as Director
MSTC Limited has announced a change in its Government Nominee Directorship following an order from the BLA cell of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, dated August 6, 2026. Ms. Santosh, Statistical Adviser, Ministry of Steel, has been appointed as Government Nominee Director in place of Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta, who ceases to be a Director effective August 6, 2026. The appointment of Ms. Santosh will take effect from the date of allotment of her Director Identification Number (DIN). Further disclosures as required under SEBI regulations will be provided in due course.

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MSTC Limited , a Government of India Enterprise, has informed the stock exchanges of a change in its Board of Directors following an order from the Ministry of Steel. Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company received Order No. S-14011/1/2022-BLA dated August 6, 2026, from the BLA cell of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
Board-Level Change: Government Nominee Director
The order mandates the appointment of Ms. Santosh, Statistical Adviser, Ministry of Steel, as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Directors of MSTC Limited. The appointment is effective with immediate effect and until further orders, replacing Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta, Ex-Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel (DIN: 11152018).
The key details of this board-level transition are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Incoming Director: | Ms. Santosh |
| Designation: | Statistical Adviser, Ministry of Steel |
| Role: | Government Nominee Director |
| Effective Date: | Date of allotment of DIN |
| Outgoing Director: | Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta |
| Outgoing Director DIN: | 11152018 |
| Cessation Date: | August 6, 2026 |
| Order Reference: | No. S-14011/1/2022-BLA dated 06.08.2026 |
| Issuing Authority: | BLA Cell, Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India |
Cessation of Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta
Ms. Sudershan Mendiratta ceases to be a Director of MSTC Limited with effect from August 6, 2026. Her departure follows the receipt of the Ministry of Steel's order directing the change in Government Nominee Directorship on the company's board.
Appointment of Ms. Santosh
The appointment of Ms. Santosh as Government Nominee Director will become effective from the date of allotment of her Director Identification Number (DIN). The company has confirmed that Ms. Santosh is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company. Additionally, she has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other authority.
MSTC Limited has stated that further details as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 will be informed in due course. The intimation was signed by Ajay Kumar Rai, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of MSTC Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for MSTC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.55% | -1.43% | -16.74% | +31.00% | +26.43% | +115.53% |
How might Ms. Santosh's background as Statistical Adviser influence MSTC's strategic approach to data-driven decision-making and market analytics?
What potential impact could this board transition have on MSTC's upcoming bidding processes for steel and metal commodities?
Are there any pending regulatory or strategic initiatives under Ms. Mendiratta's tenure that may see a shift in priority or execution under the new director?


































