New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a key board-level leadership change, with Mr. Mukesh Choudhary, currently serving as Director (Marketing), entrusted with the additional charge of Director (Human Resource). The appointment is effective from 28 July 2026.
The additional responsibility has been approved by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, for an initial period of three months or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
Mukesh Choudhary Takes Additional Charge of Director (Human Resource)
Mr. Mukesh Choudhary, who currently serves as Director (Marketing) at Coal India Limited, will now also oversee the company’s Human Resource function.
The additional charge takes effect from 28 July 2026. Choudhary will continue to perform his existing responsibilities as Director (Marketing) while handling the additional duties of Director (Human Resource).
The Ministry of Coal approved the arrangement through a letter dated 24 July 2026. The temporary appointment is intended to ensure continuity in the company’s Human Resource function until a regular incumbent is appointed.
Additional Charge for Three Months or Until Further Orders
The additional charge entrusted to Mukesh Choudhary is for an initial period of three months. However, the arrangement may end earlier if a regular Director (Human Resource) is appointed or if further orders are issued.
The additional charge will therefore continue until three months are completed, a regular incumbent is appointed, or further orders are issued, whichever is earliest.
This temporary leadership arrangement will help ensure the smooth functioning of Coal India’s Human Resource operations during the interim period.
Professional Background of Mukesh Choudhary
Mukesh Choudhary has extensive experience in the coal and mining sector and has held important positions across government-owned coal and energy companies.
He is a Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate from Engineering College, Kota. He also holds a Master of Financial Analysis (MFA) degree and an MBA.
His combination of technical, financial and management qualifications, along with his extensive experience in the coal sector, gives him significant exposure to the operations and administration of government-owned enterprises.
Experience with Government-Owned Coal Companies
During his professional career, Mukesh Choudhary has served on the boards of several government-owned coal and energy companies.
His previous board-level experience includes:
- Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
- South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
- Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
- Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
- Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
His experience across these organisations has given him broad exposure to the coal and energy sectors and to the management of government-owned enterprises.
Mukesh Choudhary’s Current Directorships
Besides his position as Director (Marketing) at Coal India Limited, Mukesh Choudhary currently holds directorships in several organisations.
These include:
- Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
- Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)
- CIL Navikarniya Urja Limited
With the additional charge of Director (Human Resource), Choudhary will now manage the company’s HR portfolio alongside his existing marketing responsibilities.
Key Details of the Appointment
The key details of Mukesh Choudhary’s additional charge are:
- Name: Mr. Mukesh Choudhary
- Current Position: Director (Marketing), Coal India Limited
- Additional Charge: Director (Human Resource)
- Effective Date: 28 July 2026
- Initial Period: Three months
- Tenure: Until a regular incumbent is appointed or until further orders, whichever is earliest
- Approving Authority: Ministry of Coal, Government of India
- Approval Letter Date: 24 July 2026
- Director Identification Number (DIN): 07532479
- Shareholding in Coal India Limited: 1,200 shares
Regulatory Disclosures by Coal India
Coal India Limited has confirmed that Mukesh Choudhary is not related to any other director on the company’s Board.
The company has also stated that he is not debarred from holding the office of director by SEBI or any other authority.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
The appointment has been made in the normal course of business and follows the formal regulatory disclosure process.
What Mukesh Choudhary’s Appointment Means for Coal India
The appointment of Mukesh Choudhary to the additional charge of Director (Human Resource) is a temporary arrangement aimed at ensuring continuity in the Human Resource function of Coal India Limited.
As the existing Director (Marketing), Choudhary will handle the HR portfolio in addition to his current responsibilities. His extensive experience in the coal sector and previous board-level roles across several government-owned companies are expected to support the company during this interim period.
The arrangement will remain effective for an initial period of three months or until a regular Director (Human Resource) is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
About Coal India Limited
Coal India Limited (CIL) is a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Established in 1975, the company is the world’s largest coal-producing organisation and operates through multiple subsidiaries across India. Coal India supplies coal mainly to power plants, steel industries, cement companies, and other sectors while also investing in renewable energy, coal gasification, and sustainable mining initiatives.
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