New Delhi: The Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has recommended Mr. T. N. Natarajan for appointment as Director (Commercial) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The decision was made following a high-level selection meeting held on January 9, 2026, in New Delhi, which involved interviews of senior executives from major public sector enterprises.
High-Level Interviews and Shortlisted Candidates
The committee conducted rigorous interviews of 12 senior executives from SAIL, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), and NTPC, evaluating their leadership, commercial acumen, and sectoral expertise.
The shortlisted candidates included:
- Mr. Sanjay Agarwal – ED (CIG), SAIL
- Mr. Siddharth Agarwal – ED & State Head, IOCL
- Mr. Anil Kumar Arora – ED (Marketing Services), SAIL
- Mr. Pravat Ranjan Jena – GM (Commercial), NTPC
- Mr. Sasidhar Vemuri – CGM (Commercial), SAIL (on deputation to RINL)
- Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mathur – CGM (Marketing), CMO, SAIL
- Mr. T. N. Natarajan – CGM (Sales) & Regional Manager, Western Region, SAIL
- Mr. Rakesh Singh – CGM (MM & Marketing), Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL
- Mr. Pankaj Tripathi – CGM (Sales & Contract Manufacturing), SAIL
- Mr. H. S. Durgapal – CGM (Logistics & Operation), SAIL
- Mr. Niroj Kumar Sharma – CGM (Commercial Directorate), SAIL
- Mr. R. R. Singh – CGM (Sales) & SRM/Bokaro, SAIL
After detailed evaluation, the committee unanimously recommended Mr. T. N. Natarajan for the top commercial leadership role at SAIL. The recommendation will now move forward for formal government approval and official appointment.
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About Mr. T. N. Natarajan
Mr. T. N. Natarajan is a seasoned steel industry professional with over three decades of experience in sales, marketing, and commercial operations at SAIL.
Currently, he serves as Chief General Manager (Sales) and Regional Manager, Western Region, where he oversees one of SAIL’s most critical and high-revenue markets. His career highlights include:
- Expertise in steel marketing, pricing strategy, and customer relationship management
- Strengthening SAIL’s market presence in Western India
- Driving volume growth, operational efficiency, and channel optimization
- Proven track record in commercial negotiations and supply chain coordination
Mr. Natarajan’s selection by the Government’s SCSC reflects his strong leadership credentials, deep domain knowledge, and proven ability to steer SAIL’s commercial operations in a competitive market.
About SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is one of India’s largest state-owned public sector undertakings (PSUs) and steel producers, with a diverse product portfolio and a strong presence in domestic and international markets. Known for its operational excellence, customer-oriented strategies, and sustainable practices, SAIL continues to drive growth in the Indian steel sector while expanding its global footprint.
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