New Delhi : Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced the redesignation of Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining), effective February 18, 2026, following approval from the Government of India.
According to a regulatory filing, Gupta has been redesignated from his earlier role as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials). The change has been approved by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, through a letter dated February 16, 2026.
Key Details of the Redesignation
Particulars Details Name Manish Raj Gupta Previous Role Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) New Role Director (Mining) Effective Date February 18, 2026 Approving Authority Ministry of Steel, Government of India
Gupta was originally appointed as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) on January 14, 2025, based on government nomination and approval by the SAIL Board. With the restructuring of the role, he will now focus exclusively on strengthening SAIL’s mining operations.
Professional Background
Manish Raj Gupta brings over 30 years of experience in the steel sector. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MANIT Bhopal and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. He began his career at SAIL in 1991 as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Durgapur Steel Plant.
Over the years, he has held several key leadership positions, including:
- Executive Director In-Charge (Operations), SAIL Corporate Office
- Executive Director (Works), IISCO Steel Plant
- Chief General Manager, Bokaro Steel Plant (Steel Melting Shops)
- Multiple operational and managerial roles at Durgapur Steel Plant
Key Contributions
During his tenure across various SAIL units, Gupta played a significant role in:
- Improving operational efficiency and safety standards at Durgapur Steel Plant
- Leading major technology upgrades and modernization initiatives at Bokaro Steel Plant
- Driving sustainability, cost optimization, and digital transformation at IISCO Steel Plant
- Enhancing inter-unit coordination and resource optimization at SAIL’s Corporate Office
Regulatory Disclosure
SAIL confirmed that Manish Raj Gupta is not debarred from holding the office of director under any order of SEBI or any other authority. The disclosure has been made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
The redesignation underscores SAIL’s strategic emphasis on strengthening its mining operations, a critical pillar for India’s largest integrated steel producer.