The New India Assurance Company Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Hari Har Mishra as a Government Nominee Director. This appointment, effective from June 25, 2026, follows a notification from the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Mishra, an Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services. The company confirms he is not related to any existing director and is not debarred from holding directorship.
Board Enhancement
The New India Assurance Company Limited is pleased to announce a significant addition to its Board of Directors. Effective June 25, 2026, Mr. Hari Har Mishra has been appointed as a Government Nominee Director. This appointment was made by the Ministry of Finance and marks a new chapter for the company’s governance and strategic direction.
Profile of Mr. Hari Har Mishra
Mr. Hari Har Mishra brings a wealth of experience to the board. He is a distinguished officer of the 1998-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). Currently, he holds the crucial position of Additional Secretary within the Department of Financial Services at the Ministry of Finance. His expertise is expected to provide valuable insights and guidance to the company’s operations.
Regulatory Compliance
The company affirms that, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Hari Har Mishra has no existing relationship with any other Director on The New India Assurance Company Limited’s Board. Furthermore, in adherence to circulars issued by BSE and NSE concerning the appointment of directors by listed companies, the company hereby confirms that Mr. Mishra is not subject to any debarment order from SEBI or any other relevant authority that would prevent him from holding a director’s office.
Source: BSE
