GP Petroleums Announces Leadership Restructuring with Ayush Goel as Chairman & MD
GP Petroleums Limited has implemented significant leadership changes following its Board meeting on January 06, 2026, including the elevation of Ayush Goel as Chairman & Managing Director for a five-year term subject to shareholder approval. The company also strategically re-designated Pradeep Kishore Mittal from CEO-KMP to CEO Lubricants-SMP and appointed two new senior management personnel, while approving a ₹30 crore property acquisition in Haryana from a related party.

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GP Petroleums Limited has announced comprehensive leadership changes following its Board of Directors meeting held on January 06, 2026. The meeting, conducted from 3:55 PM to 4:50 PM, resulted in strategic appointments and re-designations aimed at strengthening the company's management structure, as disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations.
Chairman & Managing Director Appointment
The Board approved the elevation of Ayush Goel as Chairman & Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the company:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Position: | Chairman & Managing Director |
| Term Duration: | 5 years |
| Effective Period: | January 06, 2026 to January 05, 2031 |
| Approval Required: | Shareholder consent via postal ballot |
| DIN Number: | 02889080 |
| Relationship: | Son of Mrs. Deepa Goel, Director |
Ayush Goel brings over a decade of experience in management, finance, and business operations across manufacturing and trading sectors. He is a graduate from Delhi University and holds an MBA in Family Managed Business from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research. As Chairman, he has been providing strategic direction to the Board and oversight over senior management, while being actively involved in philanthropic and social initiatives.
Strategic Leadership Re-designations
The company implemented key role changes to optimize operational effectiveness:
Pradeep Kishore Mittal has been re-designated from Chief Executive Officer - Key Managerial Personnel (CEO-KMP) to Chief Executive Officer - Lubricants - Senior Management Personnel (CEO Lubricants - SMP), effective January 07, 2026. This strategic move leverages his extensive 38-year industry experience and deep domain expertise in the lubricants business.
Mittal's distinguished career includes tenure with HPCL in Technical Services (1983-1993) and nearly three decades with Elf/Total Energies in progressively senior roles. He served as the Founding Managing Director of Indian Oil Total Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Indian Oil and Total Energies for Bitumen Derivatives (2020-2022). He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Kurukshetra.
Senior Management Appointments
Two additional senior management appointments were approved to strengthen the leadership team:
| Executive: | Position | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Kumar Shetty | Senior Management Personnel | January 07, 2026 |
| Tajendra Gupta | Senior Management Personnel | January 07, 2026 |
Sunil Kumar Shetty, Vice President - HR & Admin, brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience across multinational organizations in energy, aviation, and service sectors. He has previously held senior positions with Total Group SA, TATA Group, and Jet Airways, specializing in talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Tajendra Gupta, Vice President - Automotive & Technology, contributes over 35 years of experience across the downstream energy sector value chain. His background includes leadership roles with HPCL, Total Energies, Infineum, and Daiichi across Indian and international markets.
Updated Key Managerial Personnel
Following these changes, the updated Key Managerial Personnel authorized for material disclosures includes:
| Position: | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman & Managing Director: | Ayush Goel |
| Executive Director & CFO: | Arjun Verma |
| Company Secretary & Compliance Officer: | Kanika Sehgal Sadana |
Property Acquisition Approval
The Board approved the acquisition of land and building (warehouse) from related party Aspam Caravan Logistics Private Limited:
| Aspect: | Details |
|---|---|
| Property Size: | 4.625 acres |
| Total Consideration: | ₹30.00 crores |
| Location: | Village Raliawas, District Rewari, Haryana |
| Funding Source: | Company's surplus retained earnings |
| Transaction Basis: | Arm's length, supported by independent valuation |
| Related Party Nature: | Common directorship of Mrs. Deepa Goel |
The acquisition aims to ensure long-term operational stability, reduce recurring rental expenditure, and enhance operational control over logistics infrastructure. All appointments and re-designations were approved based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with shareholder approval to be sought through postal ballot for Ayush Goel's appointment.
Historical Stock Returns for GP Petroleums
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.03% | -2.67% | -5.26% | -23.50% | -37.94% | -25.79% |
































