MTNL Extends Additional Charge of CMD Post to Shri A. Robert J. Ravi for Six Months
MTNL has disclosed, via a regulatory filing dated May 12, 2026, that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of additional charge of the CMD post of MTNL to Shri A. Robert J. Ravi (Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard, DDG, DoT) for a further period of six months effective April 15, 2026. The extension is valid until the assumption of charge by the regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earliest. Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard will not be entitled to any additional remuneration during this period. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 & 51 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
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In a regulatory disclosure dated May 12, 2026, mahanagar telephone nigam Limited (MTNL) informed the stock exchanges of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approval for the extension of additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of MTNL assigned to Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 & 51 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Extension of CMD Additional Charge
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, vide its Letter No. E-1-6/2018-PSA dated May 12, 2026, conveyed the ACC's approval for the extension. The key details of the extension are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name: | Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard, DDG, DoT |
| Post (Additional Charge): | CMD, MTNL; CMD, BSNL; CMD, BBNL |
| Extension Period: | Six months |
| Effective Date: | April 15, 2026 |
| Validity: | Till assumption of charge by regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earliest |
| Additional Remuneration: | Not entitled |
This extension is in continuation of DoT's earlier order of even number dated April 14, 2026, and follows a series of prior communications dating back to July 15, 2024.
Background and Prior Disclosures
MTNL has been making periodic disclosures regarding the additional charge arrangement for the CMD post. The company's earlier letters on this matter were dated July 15, 2024; January 17, 2025; July 14, 2025; July 26, 2025; October 15, 2025; November 06, 2025; and April 15, 2026, reflecting a series of extensions over the period.
Terms of the Extension
As per the DoT order, the following conditions govern the extended additional charge:
- The extension is for a further period of six months with effect from April 15, 2026.
- The arrangement will cease upon the assumption of charge of the post of CMD, BSNL by the regular incumbent, or upon further orders, whichever is the earliest.
- Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard will not be entitled to any additional remuneration during the period of holding additional charge.
- The approval is authorised under DoP&T (ACC) communication No. 24/01/2019 – EO (ACC) dated May 06, 2026.
The disclosure was signed by Ratan Mani Sumit, Company Secretary of MTNL, and filed with both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 12, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.10% | +0.10% | -13.80% | -27.37% | -34.29% | +67.58% |
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