ONGC Appoints Four New Executive Directors, Bolstering Senior Leadership

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s largest upstream oil and gas company, has announced the induction of four senior executives as Executive Directors, strengthening its top management cadre. The appointments came into effect from January 19, 2026, as informed to the stock exchanges.

The Maharatna PSU confirmed that the following officers have been elevated to the Executive Director rank, which is positioned just below the Board level:

• Shri Balraj Kumar Kotta
  An Electronics Engineering graduate from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Shri Kotta brings 36 years of extensive experience with ONGC. Over the years, he has held key assignments at Baroda, Nazira, Hazira and the corporate office in Delhi.

• Shri Pawan Kumar Jalutharia
  A Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Human Resources, Shri Jalutharia also has 36 years of service in ONGC. His professional journey includes postings in Dehradun, Mumbai, Uran, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Nazira and Delhi.

• Shri Hemant Ramlu Mulka
  With qualifications in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, Shri Mulka has 35 years of rich experience. He has contributed across major ONGC work centres such as Hazira, Mehsana, Nazira, Ahmedabad and Delhi.

• Shri Vivek Singh Chand
  An Electrical Engineering graduate and an MBA in International Business from IIFT, Delhi, Shri Chand carries 36 years of industry experience. His career includes stints in Mumbai, Silchar, Ankleshwar, Delhi and with ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL).

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Leadership Strengthening at a Crucial Phase

The appointment of four highly experienced professionals at one time reflects ONGC’s focus on leadership continuity, operational efficiency and strategic preparedness. With decades of hands-on exposure across exploration, production and corporate functions, the new Executive Directors are expected to play a key role in navigating the company through a rapidly evolving global energy environment.

The disclosure was made to BSE and NSE in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which requires timely reporting of changes in senior management.