MMTC Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Nigar Fatima Husain as a Government Nominee Director on its Board. Her appointment, effective April 28, 2026, was formally approved by the company’s Board through a resolution by circulation on May 11, 2026. Ms. Husain brings extensive administrative experience, currently serving as an Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Board Leadership Update
MMTC Limited has officially appointed Ms. Nigar Fatima Husain to its Board of Directors as a Government Nominee. This leadership change, which came into effect on April 28, 2026, follows an order issued by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. She succeeds Shri Asit Gopal in this role.
Professional Background and Expertise
Ms. Nigar Fatima Husain is a 1996-batch officer of the Indian Defense Estates Service. Her diverse professional career includes significant tenures as a Chief Executive Officer across multiple Cantonments, including Roorkee, Jhansi, Deolali, and Mhow. She has held key positions such as Deputy Director General of Defense Estates, where she focused on vigilance matters, and Additional Director General, where she managed national land-related affairs for the Defense sector.
Furthermore, her administrative portfolio includes serving as a Director in the Department of School Education and Literacy and as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. She holds an LLB from Delhi University and a Post-Graduate degree in Sociology, complemented by her foundational B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology from Kolkata University.
Confirmation of Eligibility
The company has confirmed that Ms. Husain is not related to any existing members of the Board. Additionally, she has formally declared that she is not debarred from holding the office of a Director by any competent authority, ensuring full compliance with corporate governance standards as she assumes her new responsibilities.
Source: BSE
