MTNL Confirms Appointment of Sunil Kumar Ranjan as Government Nominee Director

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has officially confirmed the appointment of Shri Sunil Kumar Ranjan as Government Nominee Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment, effective from January 13, 2026, was confirmed through a Board Circular Resolution dated January 20, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Appointment Details

The appointment follows a directive from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through Letter No. E-5-3/2021-PSA dated January 13, 2026. Ranjan will serve as Government Nominee Director for a period of three years or until his superannuation date, whichever occurs earlier.

Parameter:	Details
Name:	Shri Sunil Kumar Ranjan
DIN:	11212124
Designation:	DDG (C&A), Department of Telecommunications
Appointment Date:	January 13, 2026
Term Duration:	3 years or until superannuation
Age:	52 years (Born: May 19, 1973)

Professional Background

Shri Sunil Kumar Ranjan is a Central Secretariat Services (CSS) officer from the 1998 batch, selected through the Civil Services Examination. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served across multiple key ministries and departments of the Government of India, including:

Ministry of Textiles
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Ministry of Mines
Department of Commerce
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department of Health Research
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Inter-State Secretariat Council under MHA

Areas of Expertise

Ranjan brings extensive experience in several critical functional areas that align with MTNL's operational requirements:

Administration and governance
Vigilance and compliance
Policy formulation and implementation
Recruitment processes
Trade negotiations
Government scheme implementation

Educational Qualifications

The newly appointed director holds strong academic credentials with degrees from prestigious institutions:

Qualification:	Institution & Year
Bachelor of Science:	Sambalpur University (1994)
Master's in Geography:	Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (1998)

Board Responsibilities

As part of his directorship responsibilities, Ranjan will serve as a Member of the Audit Committee at MTNL. The company has confirmed that he holds no shares in MTNL either personally or as a beneficial owner. Additionally, no sitting fees will be payable for his services as Government Nominee Director.

The company has affirmed that Ranjan is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other regulatory authority, ensuring compliance with all governance requirements.

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Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has reported total bank borrowings of ₹90.36 billion as of December 31, 2025. This disclosure provides a snapshot of the telecommunications company's current debt position with banking institutions.

Financial Position Overview

The reported borrowings figure represents the aggregate amount owed to banks by MTNL as of the end of December 2025. This financial metric is a key indicator of the company's debt structure and its reliance on bank financing for operations and business activities.

Financial Parameter:	Amount
Total Bank Borrowings:	₹90.36 billion
Reporting Date:	December 31, 2025

Company Background

MTNL operates in the telecommunications services sector and is classified as a small-cap company in the Indian stock market. The state-owned enterprise provides various telecommunication services and has been a significant player in India's telecom landscape.

The disclosure of bank borrowings is part of the company's financial reporting obligations and provides stakeholders with important information about its debt obligations and financial structure as of the specified date.