New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Dhirender Prakash for appointment as Director (Finance) of The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI), a Schedule B Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
The recommendation was finalised during PESB Meeting held on November 12, 2026. Prakash was selected from a panel of 11 candidates interviewed for the board-level position.
His appointment will be subject to approval by the competent authority, following which the final appointment formalities will be completed.
Who is Dhirender Prakash?
Dhirender Prakash is currently serving as Executive Director at the National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDC).
He was among 11 candidates interviewed by the PESB for the post of Director (Finance) at The Cotton Corporation of India Limited. Following the selection process, the board recommended his name for the position.
11 Candidates Interviewed for CCI Director (Finance) Post
The PESB conducted interviews with 11 candidates for the senior management position. The selection panel included executives from The Cotton Corporation of India and several other Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
Three candidates from CCI were also part of the selection process:
- Tilak Raj Taneja, Chief General Manager, CCI
- Rajendra Shah, General Manager, CCI
- Kamal Kant, General Manager, CCI
Other candidates included senior executives from various public sector organisations, including:
- Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
- National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)
- Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
- GAIL (India) Limited
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
PESB Recommendation to Move for Final Approval
With the recommendation of Dhirender Prakash, the selection process for the Director (Finance) position at The Cotton Corporation of India has moved to the next stage.
The PESB’s recommendation will now be forwarded to the competent authority for consideration and final approval. His appointment will be subject to the required approval and completion of formalities.
About The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI)
The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Established in 1970, the corporation plays an important role in India’s cotton sector by undertaking Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations, supporting cotton farmers and facilitating the procurement and marketing of cotton across the country.
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