MoPNG Nominees Announced and Tenure Extended at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Mangkalanore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule 'A' Government of India enterprise and subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, has seen changes in its board composition involving nominations from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). The company confirmed the extension of tenure for an existing nominee director and the appointment of another MoPNG official.The appointments concern senior personnel from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) who serve as Government Nominees on the MRPL board. These designations are crucial for the governance structure of the refining entity.
In one key development, Dr. Seema, Economic Advisor (Development) at MoPNG, was appointed as a Government Nominee Director at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. This appointment is effective from June 4, 2026, and is set for a period of three years or until further orders.
Additionally, the tenure of Shri D K Ojha, DDG(E&S) at MoPNG, has been extended to the MRPL board. His service as a Government Nominee Director will run from May 16, 2026, to May 15, 2029, or until further orders are issued by the competent authority.
The details of the directors and their appointments are summarized below:
| Name | Designation / Ministry | Event | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri D K Ojha | DDG(E&S), MoPNG | Extension of Tenure | May 16, 2026 to May 15, 2029 |
| Dr. Seema | Economic Advisor (Development), MoPNG | Appointment | June 4, 2026 onwards |
Profiles of Key Directors
Shri D K Ojha: Shri Dheeraj Kumar Ojha is a member of the Indian Statistical Services (1999 batch). His career has included stints in various social and economic ministries, such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He has been posted in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas since December 2021.Dr. Seema: Dr. Seema currently holds the position of Economic Advisor (Development) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Prior to joining MoPNG, Dr. Seema served as an Advisor in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
MRPL Stock Price Movement
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited shares closed lower today, shedding 1.14% to settle at ₹154.9. The equity traded a total of 3,985,931 shares during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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