GAIL (India) Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Banwari Lal as an Independent Director. This appointment follows a previous communication dated August 13, 2026. Dr. Banwari Lal brings a wealth of experience with a Ph.D. in Agronomy and an LL.B., complemented by over 33 years of professional experience in areas including business taxation and general administration. He has held positions at the Joint Secretary level and above, contributing significant administrative and domain expertise to the company. The company affirms that Dr. Banwari Lal is not debarred from holding directorships by any statutory authority.
GAIL (India) Ltd. Appoints New Independent Director
GAIL (India) Limited has formally appointed Dr. Banwari Lal as an Independent Director to its board. This announcement builds upon prior correspondence, with a letter of even number dated August 13, 2026, having been previously issued.
Profile of Dr. Banwari Lal
Dr. Banwari Lal brings a distinguished academic and professional background to GAIL. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and has also completed an LL.B. His career spans over 33 years, offering extensive exposure to critical business functions such as Business Taxation, General Administration, and Vigilance. Notably, he has served for more than a decade at the level of Joint Secretary and above, demonstrating considerable administrative acumen and specialized domain knowledge.
Disclosure of Relationships
GAIL (India) Limited hereby confirms that Dr. Banwari Lal has no inter-se relationship with any other Director currently serving on the Company’s board. Furthermore, the company affirms that Dr. Banwari Lal is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any statutory authority, including SEBI, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or any equivalent body. This disclosure is made in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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