Oil India Limited announced a change in its Government Nominee Director, effective March 9, 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) approved the nomination of Shri Bhupinder Kumar to the Board. He replaces Shri Rohit Mathur, who has ceased his directorship with immediate effect. The company confirmed that the formal induction of Shri Kumar will occur in due course as per corporate and regulatory requirements.
Change in Board Representation Confirmed
Oil India Limited has officially communicated a significant change concerning its representation from the Government of India. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) provided approval for a new nominee director to join the company’s Board of Directors.
The newly nominated individual is Shri Bhupinder Kumar, who currently serves as a Director within the MoP&NG. This appointment is effective as of March 9, 2026.
Transition of Roles
Shri Bhupinder Kumar is taking the position previously held by Shri Rohit Mathur, who served as Joint Secretary in the MoP&NG. The company confirms that Shri Rohit Mathur ceased to be a Director of Oil India Limited with immediate effect following the approval communicated by the Ministry.
Future Induction Process
Oil India Limited stated that the Board will proceed with the formal induction of Shri Bhupinder Kumar as the Government Nominee Director in the near future. This induction process will adhere strictly to the applicable provisions outlined in the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant corporate regulations. Further necessary disclosures regarding his formal entry into the Board will be provided subsequent to this induction.
Source: BSE
