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From Steel to Cement: PESB Selects SAIL’s Balasugumar Damniel for Top Role at Cement Corporation of India – Know More!

PESB Panel Recommends Balasugumar Damniel to Join CCI Board, Overseeing Core Operations and Strategic Expansion
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New Delhi: In a major development in India’s public sector leadership landscape, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Balasugumar Damniel, currently serving as Chief General Manager (Works) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), for the post of Director (Operations) at Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) — a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.

The selection was made during the PESB’s interview meeting held on August 8, where nine candidates were interviewed for the key operational role at CCI.

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A Seasoned PSU Professional Emerges on Top

Balasugumar Damniel was chosen from a competitive pool of nine contenders, comprising:

  • Three candidates from Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
  • Two from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

One each from:

  • Cement Corporation of India (CCI)
  • Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL)
  • Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
  • Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited

His strong operational expertise and proven leadership within SAIL’s industrial ecosystem gave him an edge in the highly scrutinized selection process.

Role and Responsibilities at CCI

Once officially appointed, Balasugumar Damniel will join the Board of Directors of Cement Corporation of India and report directly to the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

As Director (Operations), he will be tasked with:

  • Overseeing planning and production
  • Leading quality assurance across CCI units
  • Driving modernization and project management
  • Spearheading strategic business expansion

Supporting indigenization efforts in line with the national Make-in-India vision

His leadership will be pivotal in strengthening CCI’s position in the cement manufacturing sector amid evolving infrastructure demands and increasing competition from private players.

About Balasugumar Damniel

Balasugumar Damniel is a senior executive with extensive experience in steel production and plant operations, primarily at SAIL. His current role as Chief General Manager (Works) at SAIL involves comprehensive management of production lines, quality control, and operational strategy — experience that aligns closely with his new responsibilities at CCI.

His transition from SAIL to CCI reflects a continued commitment to India’s core industrial PSUs and reinforces the practice of cross-sectoral talent mobility within the government enterprise ecosystem.

About Cement Corporation of India (CCI)

CCI is a Ministry of Heavy Industries PSU established to bridge the gap between cement demand and supply in India and ensure equitable distribution. It has manufacturing units across the country and plays a crucial role in supplying cement for public infrastructure and construction projects.

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About CCI

Cement Corporation of India (CCI) is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, established in 1965 to achieve self-sufficiency in cement production in India. Headquartered in New Delhi, CCI operates several cement manufacturing units across the country. Although it faced financial and operational challenges in the past, the company plays a strategic role in maintaining price stability and meeting the cement demands of public sector projects. CCI continues to support infrastructure development while aligning with the government’s industrial and sustainability goals.

About SAIL

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel. As one of India’s largest steel producers, SAIL plays a critical role in national infrastructure, industrial development, and raw material self-reliance.


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