Mumbai: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a key public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has announced the appointment of Mr RVN Vishweshwar as Director (Finance). His appointment is expected to strengthen HCL’s financial leadership as the company continues to expand operations in India’s evolving mineral and copper production sectors.
Appointment Details & Tenure
The Ministry of Mines formalized Vishweshwar’s appointment via Order No. Met3-10/1/2024-METAL III, dated July 25, 2025, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. He is expected to assume charge shortly, with a tenure extending until July 31, 2029, or until further orders.
About RVN Vishweshwar
Vishweshwar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.) and has been associated with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) since 2007. He currently serves as Executive Director (Corporate Finance and Treasury) at IOCL, bringing nearly two decades of experience in corporate finance, treasury operations, and strategic financial planning.
His appointment is expected to strengthen HCL’s financial leadership as the company advances its expansion and modernization plans in the mining and metals sector.
Veteran Financial Strategist from IOCL
Before joining HCL, Mr Vishweshwar served as Executive Director (Corporate Finance & Treasury) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), where he played a pivotal role in managing complex financial operations:
- Oversaw foreign exchange transactions exceeding $100 million daily
- Led the SAP-FICO module integration
- Optimized taxation and treasury systems
- Spearheaded digital transformation projects in finance
With over 17 years of experience, Vishweshwar is known for driving financial innovation and strategic planning in large-scale public sector enterprises.
Strategic Financial Leadership for HCL
His induction into HCL’s Board is expected to bring greater emphasis on–
- Financial transparency and accountability
- Operational cost-efficiency
- Sustainable growth aligned with national mineral policies
This leadership move comes at a time when HCL is gaining strategic significance in the domestic copper value chain and aims to increase its value-added product footprint.
About Hindustan Coppers Ltd
Hindustan Copper Ltd. is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. HCL is the only vertically integrated government-owned-copper producer in India engaged in a wide spectrum of activities ranging from mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and continuous cast rod manufacturer.
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