Oil India Limited Announces Change in Government Nominee Director
Oil India Limited has notified stock exchanges of a Government Nominee Director change, with Shri Bhupinder Kumar, Director, MoP&NG, replacing Shri Rohit Mathur, Joint Secretary, MoP&NG, on the Board. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas approved this change through letter dated 09.03.2026, with Shri Rohit Mathur ceasing directorship immediately. The company will induct the new nominee following Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations, with necessary disclosures to follow post-induction.

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Oil India Limited has announced a change in its Government Nominee Director position, as communicated to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited on 09.03.2026. The Maharatna CPSE under the Government of India has received approval from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for this board-level change.
Director Change Details
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, through letter no. CA-31022/1/2021-CA-PNG(37493) dated 09.03.2026, has communicated the competent authority's approval for the nomination change. The transition involves two key officials from the ministry.
| Position: | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Director: | Shri Rohit Mathur, Joint Secretary, MoP&NG |
| DIN: | 08216731 |
| Cessation Date: | Immediate effect |
| Incoming Director: | Shri Bhupinder Kumar, Director, MoP&NG |
| Approval Authority: | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas |
Regulatory Compliance and Next Steps
Shri Rohit Mathur has ceased to be a Director of the company with immediate effect following the ministry's communication. The company's Board will induct Shri Bhupinder Kumar as Government Nominee Director in due course, ensuring compliance with applicable provisions.
The induction process will follow:
- Companies Act, 2013 requirements
- SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 provisions
- Necessary disclosures post-induction
Corporate Governance Framework
As a Maharatna CPSE, Oil India Limited maintains Government Nominee Directors on its Board as part of its corporate governance structure. The notification was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency in board composition changes.
The company has informed both stock exchanges where its shares are listed, maintaining compliance with disclosure requirements. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer A.K. Sahoo signed the official communication to the exchanges, confirming the board change for investor records.
Historical Stock Returns for Oil India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.74% | -3.59% | -3.98% | +19.87% | +29.68% | +444.81% |


































