PESB Clears Nirmal Kumar Singh for Finance Director Post at Mahanadi Coalfields

PESB recommends SAIL's Nirmal Kumar Singh as Director (Finance) at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited; appointment subject to government approval.

Jun 18, 2026 - 10:43
Jun 18, 2026 - 10:46
PESB Clears Nirmal Kumar Singh for Finance Director Post at Mahanadi Coalfields

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Nirmal Kumar Singh, currently serving as Chief General Manager at the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), for appointment as Director (Finance) at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). MCL, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is one of the country's leading coal-producing companies and a Schedule A central public sector enterprise. The Director (Finance) position carries oversight of the company's financial operations, budgeting, treasury, and statutory compliance. Nirmal Kumar Singh's selection by the PESB follows the statutory selection process for board-level appointments in central public sector undertakings. The final appointment will be subject to government approval. Singh's track record at SAIL, a major integrated steel producer under the Ministry of Steel, is expected to bring relevant sectoral experience to MCL's financial leadership.