New India Assurance appoints Hari Har Mishra as Government Nominee Director
New India Assurance Company Ltd appointed Mr. Hari Har Mishra as a Government Nominee Director on its Board effective June 25, 2026, via a Ministry of Finance notification. Mr. Mishra, a 1998-batch IDAS officer, currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services. The company confirmed his eligibility for the role under SEBI regulations.

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The New India Assurance Company Ltd has appointed Mr. Hari Har Mishra as a Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective June 25, 2026. The appointment follows a notification from the Ministry of Finance, reference number 6/2(vii)/2022-BO.I dated May 13, 2026. The appointment is effective from the date the Board noted the decision through a Resolution by Circulation.
Mr. Hari Har Mishra is a 1998-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer. He currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance.
The disclosure was submitted to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing and Obligatory Disclosure Requirements) 2015. The company affirmed that the newly appointed director is not debarred from holding the office of director by any order of SEBI or other authorities, consistent with circulars issued by BSE and NSE on June 20, 2018.
According to the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, Mr. Mishra is not related to any other director on the Board of the company.
Profile of the Appointee
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Hari Har Mishra |
| Designation | Government Nominee Director |
| Effective Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Current Role | Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance |
| Service Batch | 1998, Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) |
Historical Stock Returns for The New India Assurance Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.99% | +0.82% | +20.01% | +16.56% | -4.13% | +6.45% |
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