Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has announced a change in its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. Shri P Shankar will superannuate on June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Shri Lalit Kumar Mohanty, effective July 01, 2026, to fill the position.
Leadership Transition at CPCL
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has officially announced a significant change in its leadership team. Shri P Shankar, the current Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, is set to retire from his services with the company. His tenure will conclude at the close of business hours on June 30, 2026, marking the end of his contributions to CPCL.
Appointment of New Company Secretary
Following Shri Shankar’s retirement, the Board of Directors of CPCL, in its meeting held on June 26, 2026, has approved the appointment of Shri Lalit Kumar Mohanty. Shri Mohanty will assume the responsibilities of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, with his appointment taking effect from July 01, 2026. His professional profile, including his Membership No. F6655, has been provided for reference.
Brief Profile of Shri Lalit Kumar Mohanty
Shri Lalit Kumar Mohanty holds a degree in Science and is a qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He also possesses a Master’s degree in Law. Shri Mohanty has been serving as the Deputy Company Secretary at CPCL since 2020, bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in secretarial, legal, and taxation functions across diverse industries such as telecom, refractories, steel, and oil sectors. Prior to his role at CPCL, he served as the Company Secretary at Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited. His career also includes associations with prominent organizations like Tata Refractories Limited, RPG Group of Companies, and Ortel Communications Limited.
Board Meeting Details
The Board of Directors’ meeting where these appointments were finalized commenced at 10:00 AM and concluded at 11:40 AM on June 26, 2026.
Source: BSE
