Oil India Ltd Appoints Bhupinder Kumar as Government Nominee Director
Noida, March 11, 2026: Oil India Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has announced the appointment of Bhupinder Kumar as Government Nominee Director on its Board.
The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors and will be effective from March 10, 2026. Kumar will serve for a period of three years from the date of notification, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing to both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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Senior IAS Officer with Extensive Administrative Experience
Bhupinder Kumar is a 2011 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently serving as Director in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
He brings around 15 years of administrative experience across multiple government departments. Over the years, Kumar has held several key positions in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, including:
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Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department
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Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department
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Secretary, Hospitality & Protocol Department
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Resident Commissioner, Government of Jammu & Kashmir in New Delhi
His academic background includes a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master’s degree in Public Policy.
Appointment Details and Compliance
According to the company’s filing, Kumar has been appointed as a Government Nominee Director representing the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the board of Oil India Limited.
The company also confirmed that:
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He is not related to any existing director of the company.
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He has not been debarred by SEBI or any other authority from holding the office of director.
The appointment aligns with governance requirements for public sector enterprises where the government nominates representatives to the board.
About Oil India Limited
Oil India Limited is one of India’s leading exploration and production companies engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Headquartered in Noida, with its registered office in Duliajan, the company plays a key role in India’s energy sector and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The company is listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited.