NMDC Limited has announced the extension of additional responsibilities for one of its key directors, ensuring continuity in its commercial operations leadership. The state-owned mining enterprise has received formal communication from the Ministry of Steel regarding this important organizational development.

Leadership Extension Details

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, through Order No. S-14013/2/2025-BLA-Part(1) dated March 30, 2026, has extended Shri Vinay Kumar's additional charge as Director (Commercial) for another year. The extension becomes effective from April 7, 2026.

Terms and Conditions

The extension comes with specific conditions that provide flexibility for future organizational changes. Shri Vinay Kumar will continue in the additional commercial role until one of three scenarios occurs:

• A regular incumbent assumes charge of the Director (Commercial) position
• Further orders are issued by the Ministry of Steel
• The one-year extension period concludes

Whichever of these conditions is met first will determine the conclusion of the additional charge arrangement.

Regulatory Compliance

NMDC Limited has made this disclosure in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The announcement was communicated to all major stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed, including BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited.

The disclosure was signed by Pravin Shekhar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, ensuring proper corporate governance protocols are followed. This extension reflects the company's commitment to maintaining stable leadership in its commercial operations while adhering to regulatory requirements.

NMDC Limited has announced a key leadership appointment with Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur being designated as Director (Personnel) on the company's Board of Directors. The appointment represents a significant addition to the mining giant's executive leadership team, with Thakur officially assuming charge on 19th March 2026.

Appointment Details

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India has issued Order No. S-14013/1/2025-BLA dated 17th March 2026, formally appointing Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur to the position. The appointment details are structured as follows:

Professional Background and Experience

Thakur, aged 52 years, brings extensive experience as a 1998 batch officer of Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). He holds a Post-Graduate degree in Literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Human Resource (PGDM-HR) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

His diverse 25-year career spans Indian Railways and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), with notable experience in HR matters and administration across three important Railway divisions: Solapur, Bhopal, and Mumbai. As Chairman of Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway, he successfully completed recruitment of approximately twelve thousand employees.

Key Achievements at BHEL

Since his appointment as Director (HR) in BHEL on July 4, 2023, Thakur has spearheaded various initiatives to enhance HR, LAW, and HSE functions. His notable contributions include:

Board Composition and Regulatory Compliance

NMDC Limited has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that none of the other Directors on the Board are related to Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur, and he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other authority.

The notification was issued on 19th March 2026 under reference number SEA2025086, ensuring complete transparency and regulatory compliance. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Pravin Shekhar signed the official communication to all major stock exchanges where NMDC's shares are listed.