New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has informed stock exchanges that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Sanjay Khanna, has been assigned the additional charge of Director (Refineries) by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to both the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Ministry Assigns Additional Responsibility
According to BPCL, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a communication dated April 16, 2026, assigning Sanjay Khanna the additional role of Director (Refineries).
Khanna currently serves as BPCL’s CMD and will now hold dual responsibilities within the organisation.
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Experienced Industry Veteran at the Helm
Sanjay Khanna is a seasoned petroleum industry professional with over three decades of experience in refinery operations and technical services.
He took charge as BPCL CMD on April 9, 2026.
He holds:
- A degree in Chemical Engineering from NIT Tiruchirappalli
- A postgraduate qualification in Finance Management from the University of Mumbai
Key Contributions in BPCL’s Refining Business
Before becoming CMD, Khanna served as Director (Refineries) and also led major refinery operations at BPCL.
His previous roles include:
- Head of Mumbai Refinery
- Head of Kochi Refinery
- Executive Director of Kochi Refinery
During his tenure, he played a key role in improving operational efficiency and expanding capacity.
He also led the successful commissioning of BPCL’s Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP), the company’s first niche petrochemical venture, which was executed during the COVID-19 pandemic despite operational challenges.
Regulatory Compliance Disclosure
BPCL confirmed that the update has been formally communicated to stock exchanges as part of mandatory regulatory disclosure requirements under SEBI norms.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is India’s second-largest oil marketing company and a fully integrated energy major public sector undertaking. The company operates refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina with a combined capacity of 35.3 MMTPA. BPCL’s extensive marketing network includes 25,300+ fuel stations, 1,000+ CNG stations, and over 6,250 LPG distributorships.
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