JSW Steel Limited has announced key changes within its senior management team, effective August 7, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. P P Varma (Executive Vice President & Plant Head – Dolvi, Salav & Anjar) and Mr. S M Kumar (Sr. Vice President, Plant Head – Salem) as part of its Senior Management. Concurrently, Mr. Ashish Chandra, President – Dolvi, Salav & Anjar Works, has resigned to pursue external opportunities, and Mr. B N S Prakash Rao has transitioned to Head – Centre of Excellence for Alloy Steel.
JSW Steel Announces Senior Management Appointments and Transition
JSW Steel Limited has officially announced several significant changes to its senior management team, effective August 7, 2026. These appointments and transitions are in line with the company’s strategic growth and operational development.
New Senior Management Appointments
The Board of Directors, upon recommendation from the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of two key individuals to the company’s Senior Management:
- Mr. P P Varma, currently serving as Executive Vice President & Plant Head for Dolvi, Salav & Anjar operations.
- Mr. S M Kumar, holding the position of Sr. Vice President and Plant Head for Salem operations.
Both Mr. Varma and Mr. Kumar bring extensive experience to their expanded roles, contributing to the company’s ongoing development and operational excellence. Brief profiles indicate Mr. Varma possesses 39 years of experience in steel plant operations and Mr. Kumar has 35 years of experience with a strong background in steel plant operations, customer services, and market development.
Leadership Transitions
In addition to these appointments, JSW Steel has also confirmed the following leadership movements:
- Mr. Ashish Chandra, President of Dolvi, Salav & Anjar Works, has stepped down from Senior Management due to his resignation. His resignation is due to personal reasons and the pursuit of career opportunities outside the JSW Group. He will be relieved from his services on August 31, 2026.
- Mr. B N S Prakash Rao has transitioned from his role as Senior Management and Plant Head – Salem Works. He has been appointed as the new Head – Centre of Excellence for Alloy Steel, marking a strategic shift in his responsibilities within the company.
These changes are effective from August 7, 2026, and the company has made detailed disclosures as required under the applicable regulations.
Further Information
The company has also confirmed that the full details of these changes are available on its website at www.jsw.in.
Source: BSE
