GAIL Announces Cessation of Government Nominee Director Kushagra Mittal

New Delhi: State-owned gas major GAIL (India) Limited has officially informed stock exchanges about a change in its board of directors. The company announced that Kushagra Mittal, Government Nominee Director, has ceased to be a director effective 16 May 2026.

Filing Made to NSE and BSE

The disclosure was submitted to both major Indian stock exchanges:

National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) — Scrip Code: GAIL-EQ
BSE Limited (BSE) — Scrip Code: 532155

The filing was signed by Company Secretary Deepak Asija and was issued under the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR).

Reason for Disclosure

According to the official communication:

Shri Kushagra Mittal served as Government Nominee Director.
His cessation from the board became effective 16 May 2026.
The disclosure has been made as part of mandatory corporate governance compliance.

Such filings ensure transparency for investors and stakeholders and are a routine part of listed company obligations.

Importance for Investors

Board changes in public sector undertakings (PSUs) often attract investor attention due to their potential impact on:

Corporate governance and policy alignment
Government representation and strategic oversight
Future leadership and decision-making dynamics

While the company did not specify a successor in this filing, further announcements may follow.

About GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL is India’s leading natural gas company and a Maharatna PSU engaged in:

Natural gas transmission and marketing
Petrochemicals
LPG and LNG services
Renewable and clean energy initiatives

The company remains a key player in India’s energy transition and gas-based economy strategy.