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Coal India Leadership Shift: Mukesh Choudhary to Oversee Business Development Post Nanda’s Superannuation – Know More About Him

An Indian Ordnance Factory Services (IOFS) officer from the 1996 batch, Mr. Choudhary is a Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate from Engineering College Kota.
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New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL), the state-owned Maharatna coal mining giant, has announced that Shri Mukesh Choudhary, currently serving as Director (Marketing), has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Director (Business Development).

The appointment is effective from June 1, 2025, for a period of three months or until the appointment of a regular incumbent, or until further orders—whichever is earlier.

Leadership Transition Following Superannuation of Shri Debasish Nanda
This development follows the superannuation of Debasish Nanda, who ceased to serve as Director (Business Development), CIL, from June 1, 2025. His departure marks the end of an era in business development at CIL, necessitating experienced leadership to maintain momentum in strategic initiatives.

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Mukesh Choudhary: A Seasoned Leader at the Helm
Mukesh Choudhary took over as Director (Marketing) of Coal India Limited on December 23, 2022. His current appointment as Director (Business Development) underscores the confidence reposed in him by the board and government for his strategic insight and operational experience.

An Indian Ordnance Factory Services (IOFS) officer from the 1996 batch, Mr. Choudhary is a Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate from Engineering College Kota. He also holds a Master of Financial Analysis (MFA) degree and an MBA, adding depth to his technical and managerial expertise.

Mukesh Choudhary

Rich Experience in Coal Supply and Logistics
Mr. Choudhary brings over six and a half years of relevant sectoral experience, having earlier served as Director (Coal Production and Despatch) in the Ministry of Coal. In that role, he was responsible for monitoring coal supplies, transportation logistics, and developing marketing policies—making him uniquely positioned to take on the dual leadership roles within CIL.

Broad Portfolio and Strategic Influence
In addition to his responsibilities at Coal India, Shri Choudhary is also actively involved in overseeing the solar vertical of CIL, reflecting the company’s pivot toward sustainable energy. He also holds directorships at Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Western Coalfields Ltd, and CIL Navikarniya Urja Ltd.

Notably, he owns 1,200 shares of Coal India Limited, reinforcing his personal stake in the company’s success.

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Coal India Limited

Coal India Limited (CIL) is India’s largest coal-producing company and a key player in the energy sector. It operates under the Ministry of Coal and owns subsidiaries like CMPDIL and BCCL.


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