New Delhi: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s largest upstream oil and gas producer, has announced the appointment of four senior officers as Executive Directors, marking a significant reinforcement of its leadership team. The appointments are effective from January 19, 2026, the company informed stock exchanges on Monday.
The appointments have been made at the Executive Director level (one level below the Board) and were disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
List of Newly Appointed Executive Directors
The following officers have been elevated to the position of Executive Director:
- Mr. Balraj Kumar Kotta
An Electronics Engineering graduate from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Mr. Kotta brings 36 years of experience with ONGC. He has served in key operational and administrative roles across Baroda, Nazira, Hazira, and Delhi. - Mr. Pawan Kumar Jalutharia
A Mechanical Engineering graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Mr. Jalutharia has 36 years of service in ONGC. His career includes postings in Dehradun, Mumbai, Uran, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Nazira, and Delhi. - Mr. Hemant Ramlu Mulka
Holding a degree in Chemical Engineering along with an MBA, Mr. Mulka has 35 years of experience. He has worked at multiple strategic ONGC locations including Hazira, Mehsana, Nazira, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. - Mr. Vivek Singh Chand
An Electrical Engineering graduate with an MBA in International Business from IIFT, Delhi, Mr. Chand brings 36 years of experience. His professional journey includes assignments in Mumbai, Silchar, Ankleshwar, Delhi, and with ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL).
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Strategic Importance of the Appointments
The elevation of four highly experienced professionals simultaneously reflects ONGC’s focus on strengthening its leadership pipeline. With each executive having more than three decades of experience across diverse technical, operational, and managerial domains, the move is expected to enhance decision-making capacity and operational efficiency as the company navigates a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Regulatory Disclosure
ONGC formally communicated the appointments to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in compliance with SEBI regulations governing disclosure of changes in senior management.
About ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The company plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security, contributing a major share of the country’s crude oil and natural gas production, with operations spanning upstream exploration, production, and overseas assets through ONGC Videsh Ltd.
