Coal India Appoints Dr. Anjani Kumar as Executive Director (Contracts)

Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna company, has announced a change in its senior management. Dr. Anjani Kumar has been appointed as the Executive Director (Contracts) of the company, effective October 17, 2025. This appointment marks Dr. Kumar's entry into the Senior Management Personnel at the executive director level, one tier below the Board.

Professional Background

Dr. Anjani Kumar brings experience and academic credentials to his new role:

Qualification	Institution
B.Tech	IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
Ph.D	IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
MBA (HR)	SMU

Career Trajectory at Coal India

Dr. Kumar's journey with Coal India spans over three decades:

Period	Role/Department
April 1993 - September 2024	Various capacities in field and corporate roles
	Including Vigilance, CMC, and Technical Secretary to CMD
September 2024 - October 16, 2025	P&P Department, MCL
October 17, 2025 - Present	Executive Director (Contracts), CIL Headquarters

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Kumar has worked across different departments and roles within the organization. His experience in both field and corporate positions equips him with an understanding of Coal India's operations.

Significance of the Appointment

This appointment places Dr. Kumar in a role within Coal India's senior management. As Executive Director (Contracts), he is expected to play a part in managing and overseeing the company's contractual affairs, which are important for the operations of India's largest coal producer.

Coal India Limited continues to be a key player in India's energy sector. This appointment aligns with the company's commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experienced professionals.

The company made this disclosure in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, underscoring its adherence to regulatory transparency.

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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 Ashim Kumar Modi as a Part-time Official Director on the company's board, effective October 15, 2025. This appointment comes as a replacement for Shri Ashish Chatterjee, who has ceased to be a Part-time Official Director on the same date.

Key Details of the Appointment

Aspect	Details
New Appointee	Shri Ashim Kumar Modi
DIN	11342680
Position	Part-time Official Director
Effective Date	October 15, 2025
Appointed By	Ministry of Coal
Replaces	Shri Ashish Chatterjee

Profile of Shri Ashim Kumar Modi

Shri Ashim Kumar Modi brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Coal India Limited:

Current Position: Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Service: Indian Revenue Service (IT), 2000 Batch
Education: B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Previous Experience: Served in various roles at the Income Tax Department in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi
Additional Role: Part-Time Official/Government Nominee Director on the Board of SECL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited

Regulatory Compliance

Coal India Limited has confirmed that Shri Modi is not related to any other director of the company. Furthermore, the company has stated that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order from SEBI or any other authority.

Outgoing Director

Shri Ashish Chatterjee (DIN-07688473), who previously held the position of AS&FA, MOC, has ceased to be a Part-time Official Director on the Board of Coal India Limited, effective October 15, 2025.

This board change has been reported in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015.