ONGC Appoints Shri Vinod Seshan as Government Nominee Director
ONGC appointed Shri Vinod Seshan as Government Nominee Director, effective March 9, 2026, for three years. He is Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with extensive experience in policy and infrastructure projects.
The appointment of a director, especially a government nominee, can influence strategic decisions and governance, thus having a medium-term impact on the company's direction.
The appointment of a Government Nominee Director is a routine corporate governance event and does not inherently carry a positive or negative financial implication for the company.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced the appointment of Shri Vinod Seshan as a Government Nominee Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective from March 9, 2026, and will be for a period of three years on a co-terminus basis or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shri Seshan, whose DIN is 07985959, is currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. His appointment is in accordance with the letter no. CA-31022/1/2021-CA-PNG (37493) dated March 9, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Shri Seshan is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2008 batch, Assam Cadre, with over 20 years of work experience in policy making, implementation, development, infrastructure project management, district administration, and crisis response. He has previously served on the boards of government companies, including OIL India and HPCL. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics & Communication) and Master's degrees in Public Policy and Infrastructure, Investments and Finance from University College London. The company has confirmed that Shri Seshan is not debarred from holding the office by any SEBI order or other authority. Brief profile and other details as per SEBI Circular have been attached.
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