Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced a key management change effective February 18, 2026. Following a directive from the Government of India, Ministry of Steel dated February 16, 2026, the post of Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) has been officially redesignated as Director (Mining). Consequently, Shri Manish Raj Gupta has been redesignated to this new role, succeeding his previous appointment made on January 14, 2025.
Official Communication on Board Change
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) issued a formal communication on February 20, 2026, informing stock exchanges about a significant change in its directorial structure concerning Shri Manish Raj Gupta.
Redesignation of Director Role
The announcement serves as a follow-up to the earlier intimation dated January 14, 2025, regarding the appointment of Shri Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials).
- The Government of India, Ministry of Steel, vide letter dated February 16, 2026, has officially redesignated the post from Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) to Director (Mining).
- Accordingly, Shri Manish Raj Gupta has been redesignated to the new role of Director (Mining), SAIL, effective from February 18, 2026.
Profile Summary of Shri Manish Raj Gupta
Shri Manish Raj Gupta is noted as an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in the Steel Industry. He currently serves as Executive Director In-charge (Operations) at SAIL. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, he joined SAIL in 1991 as a Management Trainee (Technical).
Career Highlights
His career includes significant contributions across various plants:
- At Durgapur Steel Plant (nearly three decades), he was instrumental in improving the efficiency of the Steel Melting Shop (SMS), focusing on safety and quality adherence.
- In 2019, he moved to Bokaro Steel Plant as Chief General Manager, where he led substantial technology upgrades and modernization projects in the steel melting shops.
- He later served as Executive Director (Works) at IISCO Steel Plant, spearheading initiatives in sustainability, cost optimization, and digital technology adoption.
- Prior to his current role, he was the Executive Director In-charge (Operations) at SAIL’s Corporate Office, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic coordination across SAIL’s units.
Shri Gupta’s career is characterized by his blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and commitment to driving innovation and sustainability within the steel industry.
Source: BSE
