IAS Officer Kamini Chauhan Ratan Appointed as Government Nominee Director on GAIL Board, Replaces Asheesh Joshi

Parijat Tripathi
GAIL

GAIL Announces Strategic Board-Level Appointment in Line with MoP&NG Guidelines

The GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), has announced the appointment of senior IAS officer Kamini Chauhan Ratan as its new Government Nominee Director on the company’s board.

A 1997-batch IAS officer, Ms. Ratan currently serves as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Her appointment to GAIL’s Board is effective from June 19, 2025, and is part of the routine rotation of government nominees on the boards of public sector undertakings.

Replaces Asheesh Joshi

Ms. Ratan takes over the position from Asheesh Joshi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry, who previously served as the Government Nominee Director on GAIL’s Board.

According to the official notification, her tenure will be co-terminus with her role in the ministry, or until further orders—whichever comes earlier.

Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance

GAIL confirmed that all required administrative and regulatory steps are being followed for the appointment. The company also stated that necessary disclosures will be made in accordance with SEBI’s (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations.

This appointment reaffirms GAIL’s commitment to strong corporate governance and strict compliance with statutory requirements.

Strategic Significance of the Appointment

GAIL (India) Limited, headquartered in New Delhi, is the nation’s largest company in natural gas transmission and marketing. As a Maharatna PSU, it plays a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security.

GAIL’s core operations include:

Natural gas transmission and distribution

Petrochemicals

City gas distribution

Exploration and production

The inclusion of a senior financial expert like Ms. Ratan is expected to enhance the Board’s financial insight and strategic decision-making capabilities.

About GAIL

GAIL (India) Limited is a state-owned enterprise specializing in the transmission, trading, and distribution of natural gas. The company also holds significant interests in:

Renewable energy (solar and wind)

Petrochemicals

Telecom and telemetry (through GAILTEL)

Power generation

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