Effective date and tenure: Appointment effective from 27.05.2026 until the date of his superannuation (30.11.2028) or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Qualifications and experience: Electrical Engineering graduate from Dayalbagh Educational Institution, Agra; Post Graduate Diploma in Management from MDI Gurgaon; advanced leadership training at ESCP-EAP, France; 36 years of experience across oil and gas value chain including upstream operations, midstream, petrochemicals, corporate strategy, and renewable energy; part of GOI's flagship program 'DAKSH' (Development of Aspiration, Knowledge, Succession & Harmony)
Current directorships: Non-executive Chairman of ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC); Director on Boards of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL), OGL One Ltd., and Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd.
Previous roles at ONGC: Executive Director – Chief Corporate Strategy; held key leadership positions spanning engineering, project management, operations, marketing, business development and corporate strategy
Key achievements: Led delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects including captive power plants at Uran, ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) and Hazira; 103 km Hazira–Dahej naphtha pipeline; development of ONGC's first 15 MW utility-scale solar project; driving solar and wind initiatives in Gujarat and Rajasthan
SEBI compliance: Not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority
Director relationships: No relationships between directors disclosed
Strategic or Business Context
Shri Kumar will provide strategic leadership and oversight for ONGC's expansion into renewable and sustainable energy
He will lead investments and business development initiatives across solar, wind, biofuels (CBG) and other emerging green energy domains
The appointment supports ONGC's broader vision of energy transition and long-term growth, addressing the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability
He played a pivotal role in shaping ONGC's long-term strategic roadmap including diversification into petrochemicals, LNG, and green energy
He drove innovation through venture investments in startups and has been instrumental in cost optimization while enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and profitability
Any Other Material Information
Approval authority: Appointment approved by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India via letter No. CA-31011/4/2024-CA-PNG-(51580) dated 27.05.2026
Regulatory compliance: Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Filing details: Submitted to National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Symbol: ONGC; Series: EQ) and BSE Limited (Security Code No.: 500312; NCD: 959881)
