Key Development
Shri A. Amarnath (DIN-11690405) has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Oil Corporation Limited with effect from June 5, 2026. The appointment was made pursuant to MOP&NG's letter reference no. CA-31022/1/2021-CA-PNG (37493) dated June 4, 2026.
Director Profile
Shri A. Amarnath is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer from the 2006 batch. He currently serves as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the Joint Secretary level in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), where he oversees international cooperation and energy diplomacy initiatives. His responsibilities include coordinating between MoP&NG, Ministry of External Affairs, foreign governments, diplomatic missions, and energy companies on issues relating to India's energy security and strategic partnerships.
Professional Background
- Served in Indian Diplomatic Missions in United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Maldives
- Served in Indian Delegation to the United Nations in New York
- Part of India's Security Council Team during its membership in 2021-2022, handling Disarmament, International Security, West Asia and Gulf affairs
- Served in Ministry of External Affairs Northern Division as Director
- Chief of Staff of the Minister of State of External Affairs from 2016-2018
- Government Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Ltd
Compliance Confirmations
- Shri Amarnath is not related to any other Director of the Company
- Not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other authority