Hyderabad: NMDC Limited has appointed Vinod Kumar Tripathi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, as Government Director on its Board of Directors, effective October 12, 2026. The appointment follows an order issued by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and marks a change in the company’s board representation.
NMDC informed the stock exchanges about the development in a regulatory disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
According to the Ministry of Steel’s order dated October 12, 2026, Tripathi has assumed charge as Government Director with effect from the same date. His appointment will remain effective until further orders, whichever is earlier, as specified in the government order.
Following this appointment, Abhijit Narendra, former Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, has ceased to be the Government Director on the NMDC Board.
NMDC Board Appointment: Key Details
The appointment brings a change in the government representation on NMDC’s Board of Directors. The key details are as follows:
- Company: NMDC Limited
- New Government Director: Vinod Kumar Tripathi
- Designation: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel
- Effective Date: October 12, 2026
- Outgoing Government Director: Abhijit Narendra
- Appointing Authority: Ministry of Steel, Government of India
- Regulatory Disclosure: Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015
The appointment has been made through an official order issued by the Ministry of Steel and will continue until further orders or as otherwise specified in the order.
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Who Is Vinod Kumar Tripathi? Education and Professional Background
Vinod Kumar Tripathi is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer who is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee.
Tripathi has extensive experience in administration, management and engineering, particularly through his service in the Ministry of Railways. His professional experience covers several areas of public administration and infrastructure development.
His areas of experience include:
- Administration and management
- Engineering and project execution
- Public sector enterprise management
- Public policy
- Railway operations and technological advancement
- Procurement and inventory management
- Human resource management
His experience across these areas forms part of his professional background in government service and public-sector administration.
Previous Role at Railway Land Development Authority
During his career, Tripathi has served in various capacities in the Ministry of Railways and has also held the position of Executive Director at the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA).
His experience includes work related to infrastructure, project implementation, operations and the management of public-sector organisations. He is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, a position from which he has been appointed Government Director on NMDC’s Board.
Vinod Kumar Tripathi’s Appointment and Regulatory Compliance
NMDC’s disclosure also provides information regarding Tripathi’s eligibility to serve as a director.
According to the disclosure, he is not related to any other director on the NMDC Board. It also states that he is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013, and is not debarred from holding the office of director by any court, tribunal, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other authority.The company made the disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which governs disclosures of material events and information by listed entities.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited is a Government of India-owned public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel. Headquartered in Hyderabad, the company is engaged in the exploration and production of iron ore and other mineral resources. It plays an important role in supplying raw materials to India’s steel industry and supporting the country’s mining and industrial development.
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