Petronet LNG Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as Additional Director (Chairman) effective January 16, 2026. Additionally, Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh, Managing Director, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC), has been appointed as Additional Director, Nominee Director (GMB/GoG), also effective January 16, 2026. These appointments follow Board approval via circulation.
Board Leadership Enhanced
Petronet LNG Limited welcomes Shri Neeraj Mittal as Additional Director (Chairman), effective January 16, 2026. Shri Mittal, aged 58 years, brings a wealth of experience as Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. His extensive background includes a B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Kanpur, and a Ph.D from Ohio State University, USA.
New Nominee Director Appointed
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh, Managing Director, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC), has been appointed as Additional Director, Nominee Director (GMB/GoG), effective January 16, 2026. Ms. Aulakh, aged about 45 years, is an IAS officer of the 2003 batch, with a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Key Career Highlights: Shri Neeraj Mittal
Shri Mittal’s career includes serving as Secretary in the Department of Telecom and roles in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. He was instrumental in rolling out the Cash Transfer program in LPG.
Key Career Highlights: Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh
Ms. Aulakh’s experience includes serving as Vice Chairman & CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board and MD of Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.
Source: BSE
