SAIL Redesignates Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining) w.e.f. Feb 18, 2026

Shri Manish Raj Gupta to continue in new role effective February 18, 2026

New Delhi, February 20, 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has informed the stock exchanges about the redesignation of Shri Manish Raj Gupta from Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) to Director (Mining) with effect from February 18, 2026.

Key Details:

Background:

Shri Manish Raj Gupta was initially appointed as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) on January 14, 2025, following nomination by the Government of India and approval by the SAIL Board. The Government of India, Ministry of Steel, has now redesignated the post, and consequently, Shri Gupta has been appointed to the new role.

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About Shri Manish Raj Gupta:

Shri Manish Raj Gupta is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in the steel industry. His profile highlights include:

• Educational Background: Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from MANIT Bhopal; Postgraduate Diploma in Management

• SAIL Journey: Began career in 1991 as Management Trainee (Technical) at Durgapur Steel Plant

• Key Positions Held:

  • Executive Director In-charge (Operations), SAIL Corporate Office

  • Executive Director (Works), IISCO Steel Plant

  • Chief General Manager, Bokaro Steel Plant (steel melting shops)

  • Various roles at Durgapur Steel Plant spanning nearly three decades

Notable Contributions:

• Durgapur Steel Plant: Key player in improving efficiency of Steel Melting Shop (SMS); enhanced operational efficiency while maintaining high safety standards and quality benchmarks

• Bokaro Steel Plant: Led substantial technology upgrades in steel melting shops; streamlined production processes; successfully implemented modernization projects

• IISCO Steel Plant: Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, cost optimization, and adoption of digital technologies; implemented state-of-the-art technologies aligned with SAIL's strategic goals

• Corporate Office: Focused on enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resources, and driving strategic coordination across SAIL's plants and units

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Regulatory Disclosure:

The company has affirmed that Shri Manish Raj Gupta is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority. The disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

This redesignation reflects the organization's focus on strengthening its mining operations, a critical area for the integrated steel major.