Petronet LNG Limited has strengthened its board leadership with the appointment of two senior IAS officers as directors, effective January 16, 2026. The appointments were approved through board resolution following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Board Appointments Overview

The company announced two key appointments to enhance its governance structure:

Shri Neeraj Mittal - New Chairman Profile

Dr. Neeraj Mittal brings extensive experience as Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. A 1992 batch IAS officer from Tamil Nadu cadre, he holds impressive academic credentials including B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MBA from Cranfield University UK, and Ph.D in Management Information Systems from Ohio State University USA.

His career highlights include:

• Secretary in Department of Telecom during central deputation
• Joint Secretary in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, instrumental in rolling out Cash Transfer program in LPG and 'Give It Up' campaign
• Senior Advisor to Executive Director at World Bank, Washington DC
• CEO of Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau
• Additional Chief Secretary, Information Technology and Digital Service Department
• MD & CEO of Tamil Nadu Urban Finance & Infrastructure Development Corporation

Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh - Director Appointment

Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh, a 2003 batch IAS officer, currently serves as Managing Director of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited. She holds B.E. in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology Delhi and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Professional Achievements

Her distinguished career spans two decades with notable accomplishments:

Current Leadership Roles

Ms. Aulakh currently holds multiple directorial positions including:

• Managing Director of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Managing Director of Gujarat Gas Limited, GSPC LNG Limited, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
• Joint Managing Director of Gujarat State Petronet Limited
• Previous board positions at Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited, Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited, and Dholera International Airport Company Limited

Compliance and Governance

Both appointees meet all regulatory requirements under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Neither director is debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority. Both directors have no inter-se relationship with existing board members and hold no equity shares in Petronet LNG Limited.

The appointments reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its leadership with experienced professionals from the petroleum and natural gas sector, bringing valuable expertise in policy implementation, infrastructure development, and corporate governance.

Petronet LNG Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot voting process, with shareholders approving crucial tenure extensions for two key leadership positions. The remote e-voting period, which ran from December 12, 2025 to January 10, 2026, saw significant shareholder participation in deciding the company's leadership continuity.

Overwhelming Support for Managing Director Extension

Shareholders demonstrated strong confidence in the company's leadership by approving the extension of Managing Director and CEO Akshay Kumar Singh's tenure. The resolution received exceptional support from the shareholder community.

The approved extension will see Singh continue as Managing Director and CEO from February 1, 2026 to May 12, 2027, representing a one-off final extension of his current tenure.

Mixed Response to Director Technical Extension

The second resolution regarding Director Technical Pramod Narang's tenure extension received approval, though with relatively lower support compared to the first resolution. This resolution extends Narang's position for an additional two years as a one-off final extension.

Narang's extended tenure will run from November 26, 2025 to November 25, 2027, ensuring continuity in the company's technical leadership.

Comprehensive Voting Process

The postal ballot was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The company dispatched electronic notices to all eligible shareholders on December 8, 2025, with December 5, 2025 serving as the cut-off date for determining voting eligibility.

Ragini Chokshi & Co., serving as the appointed scrutinizer, oversaw the entire voting process and confirmed the validity of all results. The scrutinizer's report, dated January 12, 2026, verified that both resolutions were passed with the requisite majority as per the Companies Act, 2013.

Regulatory Compliance and Transparency

The voting results have been made available across multiple platforms to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance. Shareholders can access the complete results on the company's website, NSDL's e-voting portal, and at the company's registered office notice board. The entire process was conducted in accordance with Section 108 and Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.