Priya Ranjan Takes Charge as Director-in-Charge of SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant

NEW DELHI | December 26, 2025 — In a major leadership transition at the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Shri Priya Ranjan has officially assumed the role of Director-in-Charge of the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL). The appointment, effective from December 24, 2025, follows a nomination by the Government of India and subsequent approval by the SAIL Board of Directors.

A Veteran Steelmaker’s Journey

Shri Priya Ranjan is a distinguished veteran in the Indian steel industry with a career spanning over three decades within SAIL. Before this elevation, he served as the Executive Director (Works) at the Bokaro Steel Plant, where he played a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence.

Educational Background: He holds a B.E. in Metallurgy from the prestigious BIT Sindri and further strengthened his leadership skills with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance) from IMT Ghaziabad.
Career Start: He began his professional journey in the non-ferrous metals sector before joining SAIL in 1994 as a Junior Manager at the Steel Melting Shop of IISCO, Burnpur.

Strategic Impact and Global Exposure

Ranjan’s career is marked by his deep technical expertise in steelmaking and resource management. He has held several high-stakes roles, including Executive Director (Operations) at SAIL’s Corporate Office in New Delhi.

His leadership highlights include:

Operational Excellence: Significant contributions to plant process efficiency, coal blend optimization, and raw material security planning.
Mines and Logistics: Oversight of SAIL’s vast network of mines and collieries, ensuring a steady supply chain for production.
International Experience: Managing global operations, specifically ICVL in Mozambique, showcasing his ability to handle complex cross-border mining assets.

Compliance and Governance

The appointment is in strict compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. SAIL has officially notified the stock exchanges (BSE & NSE) regarding this change in the Board's composition. The company also confirmed that Shri Priya Ranjan is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any regulatory authority, ensuring a transparent and compliant leadership transition.