Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited Appoints New Director Representing Finance Department

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited Appoints New Director Representing Finance Department​

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited, a Government of Tamil Nadu Enterprise, has appointed Thiru N Venkatesh, I.A.S., Secretary to Government (Expenditure), Finance Department, as a Director on its Board. This appointment is part of changes made to the nomination of the Finance Director for the company.

The designation of Thiru N Venkatesh was formalized by the Government, following the transfer and posting notification, marking him as the representative from the Finance Department.

Profile of Appointed Director​

Thiru N Venkatesh, I.A.S., assumed the role on June 10, 2026. He is 44 years old, born on November 12, 1981. His educational background includes a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Hyderabad and an MA in Public Policy from IGNOU Delhi.

His professional history includes serving as District Collector, Registrar, Additional Project Director, Sub Collector, Deputy Secretary, Project Officer, and Executive Director.

According to the company records, Thiru N Venkatesh does not hold any shares in Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited, nor has he been appointed or resigned from any listed entities within the last three years.

The appointment of Thiru N Venkatesh supersedes the previous role held by Thiru Pratik Tayal, I.A.S., Joint Secretary to Government, who previously represented the Finance Department on the Board.

The government order regarding this change also stipulated that equity shares, if any, held by the former Director were to be transferred in favour of the newly nominated Director.

TNPL Stock Price Movement​

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited shares closed today, edging higher after gaining 0.65% to settle at ₹145.78. The stock traded on a volume of 51,812 shares, finding support near its daily low of ₹143.55 and reaching an intraday high of ₹147.25.