New Delh: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Sunil Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Director General (C&A), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as a Government Nominee Director on its Board with effect from January 13, 2026.
The Board of Directors of MTNL has confirmed that Mr. Ranjan’s appointment will be valid for a period of three years, or until the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Official Appointment and Tenure
Mr. Sunil Kumar Ranjan has been nominated by the Government of India to represent its interests on the MTNL Board. His appointment complies with all regulatory and governance requirements, and the company has confirmed that he is not debarred by SEBI or any other statutory authority from holding the position of director.
As part of his board responsibilities, Mr. Ranjan will also serve as a Member of the Audit Committee of MTNL. The company has clarified that he does not hold any shares in MTNL, either directly or beneficially, and no sitting fees will be payable to him for his role as Government Nominee Director.
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Distinguished Career in Public Administration
Mr. Ranjan is a 1998-batch Central Secretariat Services (CSS) officer, selected through the Civil Services Examination. Over the course of his career, he has served in several key ministries and departments of the Government of India, gaining wide-ranging administrative and policy experience.
His postings include:
- Ministry of Textiles
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Ministry of Mines
- Department of Commerce
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Department of Health Research
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Inter-State Secretariat Council under the Ministry of Home Affairs
He is currently posted with the Department of Telecommunications, bringing sector-specific insight to his new role at MTNL.
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Sunil Kumar Ranjan brings deep expertise in several functional areas critical to public sector governance and telecom operations, including:
- Administration and governance
- Vigilance and regulatory compliance
- Policy formulation and implementation
- Recruitment and human resource management
- Trade negotiations
- Execution and monitoring of government schemes
His experience is expected to strengthen MTNL’s governance framework and support informed decision-making at the board level.
Academic Background
Mr. Ranjan holds strong academic credentials from reputed institutions:
- Bachelor of Science – Sambalpur University (1994)
- Master’s Degree in Geography – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi (1998)
About MTNL
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is a Government of India-owned telecommunications service provider operating primarily in the metropolitan areas of Delhi and Mumbai. The company offers fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and enterprise communication services and plays a strategic role in India’s public telecom infrastructure.
