MIDHANI appoints Shri Padavittan Babu as Director (Production & Marketing)
MIDHANI appointed Shri Padavittan Babu as Director (Production & Marketing) effective October 7, 2025, for a five-year term, replacing Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty's additional charge.
The change in a key directorial position like Director (Production & Marketing) has a medium impact as it influences the company's operational strategies, product development, and market outreach for the next five years.
The appointment of Shri Padavittan Babu, an experienced metallurgical engineer with over three decades in special metals and alloys and a strong track record at MIDHANI, is a positive development for the company's leadership and strategic direction in production and marketing.
* Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) announced the appointment of Shri Padavittan Babu (DIN: 11233808) as Director (Production & Marketing), effective October 7, 2025. * His tenure is for a period of five years or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence, whichever is earlier, with a pay scale of The appointment of Shri Padavittan Babu, an experienced metallurgical engineer with over three decades in special metals and alloys and a strong track record at MIDHANI, is a positive development for the company's leadership and strategic direction in production and marketing. * Concurrently, the additional charge of Director (Production & Marketing) entrusted to Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty (DIN: 11065319) ceased to exist from October 7, 2025. * Shri Padavittan Babu is a metallurgical engineer with over three decades of expertise in special metals and alloys, including special steels, superalloys, and titanium alloys. He holds a Bachelor * He joined MIDHANI in 1997 and has held key roles in marketing, production, and strategic planning. His contributions include developing new markets, reviving exports, strengthening customer engagement, and building long-term relationships across critical sectors like Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Industrial applications.
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