Balasugumar Daniel

Shri Balasugumar Daniel is the Director (Operations) of Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI). He was selected for the position by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) in August 2025 and was subsequently appointed after approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in November 2025.

Before joining CCI, Shri Daniel was associated with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where he served as Chief General Manager In-charge (Works). His professional background is therefore closely linked to steel manufacturing, plant operations, works management and industrial operations.

The PESB selected him for the CCI Director (Operations) post following an interview process involving nine candidates on 8 August 2025. The ACC approval was communicated through an Information Note dated 21 November 2025.

As Director (Operations), Shri Daniel is part of CCI's senior management and oversees the company's operational functions, including its cement manufacturing activities and operating units. CCI currently operates cement units at Bokajan, Rajban and Tandur, making operational and plant-management experience particularly relevant to the role.