New Delhi: Ms Priyadarshini Gaddam, currently serving as Director (Personnel) at NMDC Steel Ltd, has been granted a six-month extension in her additional role as Director (Finance) of the company. The extension, effective from June 6, 2025, will continue until December 5, 2025, or until a regular incumbent assumes charge – whichever occurs earlier.
Extension Approved by Ministry of Steel
The extension has been approved by the Ministry of Steel, which has entrusted Ms Gaddam with the continued dual responsibility. This move is in line with the government’s strategy to maintain leadership continuity and operational stability within major public sector undertakings in the absence of a permanent appointee for the finance role.
Background and Previous Roles
Ms Gaddam took charge as Director (Personnel) of NMDC Limited, a Navratna public sector mining enterprise, on February 28, 2025. She has a long-standing association with the NMDC group and has previously served as Chief General Manager (P&A) and Head of Personnel at both the NMDC Corporate Office in Hyderabad and at NMDC Steel Limited in Nagarnar.
Her experience spans across strategic personnel and administrative functions, making her a reliable choice for temporary charge of finance during this transitional phase.
NMDC Steel’s Leadership Structure in Transition
The appointment comes as NMDC Steel Ltd, a state-owned steel company carved out from NMDC Ltd, is currently navigating key leadership appointments, particularly for critical roles like finance. The extension ensures that financial oversight and governance remain uninterrupted.
About NMDC Steel Limited
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) is a public sector enterprise owned by the Government of India, with the Ministry of Steel as its administrative body. NSL is primarily focused on the operation of a 3 MTPA integrated steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh. It was demerged from NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer. NMDC Steel is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC is a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Steel. Based in Hyderabad, it leads India’s iron ore output and operates diamond and magnetite mines. The company is targeting an increase in iron ore production to 55 million tonnes in FY 26 and 100 million tonnes by 2030. NMDC is now diversifying into critical minerals like lithium, copper, cobalt, and coking coal.
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