Mahanagar Gas Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr. Pankaj Kuchhal as an Additional Director, in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2025, subject to approval of shareholders of the Company.
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Mahanagar Gas Limited has announced two board appointments effective August 23, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Ajay Sinha has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director for a 5-year term (until August 22, 2030) or until further orders from promoter GAIL (India) Limited, whichever is earlier. He brings over 30 years of oil and gas experience, previously served as Head of Marketing at GAIL Gas Limited, and worked at PNGRB on CGD regulation. Mr. Pankaj Kuchhal has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a 3-year term (until August 22, 2028). He has 38+ years of downstream oil and gas experience and was formerly CEO of IHB Limited, where he led India's longest cross-country LPG pipeline. Both appointments were made on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The appointments strengthen MGL's leadership bench with deep sector expertise from the oil and gas industry. The Deputy MD appointment continues GAIL's hands-on involvement as promoter, while the new Independent Director adds regulatory and pipeline operations experience to the board. These are routine governance changes and should be neutral to mildly positive for shareholders.