Shyamal Misra Appointed as Government Nominee Director at MTNL
Shri Shyamal Misra, Additional Secretary (Telecommunication) in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has been appointed as a Government Nominee Director at Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). The appointment was effective from July 8, 2026.The appointment places Mr. Misra among those overseeing MTNL's direction as part of its status as a government entity.
Key details regarding Shri Shyamal Misra’s directorship and qualifications are summarized below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Director | Shri Shyamal Misra |
| Date of Birth & Age | 16.06.1973 (53 years) |
| Date of Appointment | 08.07.2026 |
| Qualification | B. Tech from IIT Kanpur and M.P.A. from the Harvard Kennedy School (Harvard University) |
| Role in MTNL Committees | Chairman of Audit Committee and Member of Stakeholder Relationship Committee |
| Shares held in MTNL | NIL |
Administrative Profile of Shri Shyamal Misra
Shri Shyamal Misra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1996 batch, hailing from the Haryana Cadre. He holds a B.Tech. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and has a Master’s in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University.His distinguished administrative career includes several assignments across Central and State Governments. Mr. Misra served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Government of India, before being appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in December 2021.
He further held important roles including Chief Administrator of the Trade Fair Authority of Haryana, New Delhi, starting in September 2024. In December 2024, he took up additional charge of Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Development Authority and Principal Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Government of Haryana. Following this, in October 2025, he was assigned the additional charge of Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Haryana.
In December 2025, Shri Misra was promoted to the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the Government of India while serving as Administrator (Digital Bharat Nidhi) in the Department of Telecommunications. He currently holds the additional charge of Additional Secretary (Telecommunications), Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.
The appointment aligns with the selection process defined by the Government of India for Directors in government companies, following an order issued by the Department of Telecommunications and Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
MTNL Stock Price Movement
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited shares today slipped by 2.04%, shedding value to close at ₹26.54 in the post-market session. The equity traded within a narrow band, ranging between a low of ₹26.4 and a high of ₹27.78, while more than 1.18 million shares were transacted.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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