Coal India Appoints Ashish Chatterjee as Government Nominee Director, Replacing Nirupama Kotru
Coal India Limited (CIL) has appointed Shri Ashish Chatterjee as a Part-time Official Director (Government Nominee Director) on its Board, effective July 24, 2025. Chatterjee, currently the Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor at the Ministry of Coal, replaces Ms. Nirupama Kotru. The appointment was made by the Ministry of Coal and will remain in effect until further orders. CIL has officially communicated this change to the stock exchanges and is in the process of completing the necessary appointment formalities.

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Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna company, has announced a significant change in its board composition. The Ministry of Coal has appointed Shri Ashish Chatterjee as a Part-time Official Director (Government Nominee Director) on the company's Board, effective July 24, 2025.
New Appointment Details
Shri Ashish Chatterjee, who currently serves as the Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor (AS&FA) at the Ministry of Coal, takes over the position from Ms. Nirupama Kotru. The appointment, made by the Ministry of Coal, will remain in effect until further orders.
Official Communication
In compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015, Coal India Limited has officially communicated this change to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
According to the company secretary, B. P. Dubey, Coal India is in the process of completing the necessary appointment formalities. The required disclosures regarding this appointment will be submitted in due course.
Key Information
Item | Detail |
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Appointee | Shri Ashish Chatterjee (DIN: 07688473) |
Position | Part-time Official Director (Government Nominee Director) |
Effective Date | July 24, 2025 |
Predecessor | Ms. Nirupama Kotru (DIN: 09204338) |
This board-level change comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure effective governance and oversight in public sector enterprises. As the AS&FA at the Ministry of Coal, Shri Chatterjee brings valuable financial and administrative expertise to Coal India's board.
Coal India Limited, with its registered office in Kolkata, continues to play a crucial role in India's energy sector. The company's management is expected to work closely with the newly appointed director to further its strategic objectives and operational efficiency.
As Coal India adapts to these changes, stakeholders will be keenly watching how the new board composition influences the company's direction and performance in the coming months.
Historical Stock Returns for Coal India
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.23% | -1.98% | -2.80% | +1.34% | -22.91% | +193.04% |