Indian Oil Announces Change in Board of Directors
New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation Limited has informed stock exchanges about the cessation of Esha Srivastava as Government Nominee Director following completion of her central deputation tenure.
The change took effect on April 20, 2026, after she completed her tenure in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Regulatory Disclosure
The company submitted the update to both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Ltd. in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Profile: Career of Esha Srivastava
Esha Srivastava is a 2004 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer currently serving as Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) at the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Academic Background
- Alumna of Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
- M.Phil in Political Science from Delhi University
- Gold Medalist from Delhi University
Diplomatic and Government Experience
Before joining MoP&NG, she held several key diplomatic assignments:
- Deputy Chief of Mission, Indian Embassy in Thimphu (2016–2019)
- Served in the Ministry of External Affairs
- Postings in:
- High Commission of India, Colombo
- Embassy of India, Paris
- Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO
Board-Level Experience in Energy Sector
She has held several important board positions across India’s energy PSUs, including:
- Nominee Director at ONGC Videsh Limited
- Nominee Director at Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited
- Former Nominee Director at:
- GAIL (India) Limited
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
- Bharat Petro Resources Limited
Routine Leadership Transition
Her exit from the Indian Oil board marks a routine leadership transition following completion of her deputation tenure in the administrative ministry.
Outlook:
With extensive diplomatic and energy-sector governance experience, Srivastava continues to play a key role in India’s international energy cooperation and strategic petroleum initiatives.