State-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has appointed IAS officer Vinod Seshan as Government Nominee Director on its Board for a three-year term. The appointment came into effect on March 9, 2026.
By NSB.News
In a key board-level appointment, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has named Vinod Seshan, a senior IAS officer and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as Government Nominee Director on its Board. The appointment became effective from March 9, 2026.
The decision was approved by the ONGC Board and subsequently disclosed to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
According to the regulatory filing, Vinod Seshan will serve on the ONGC Board for a three-year term on a co-terminus basis or until further orders from the government, whichever is earlier.
ONGC also clarified that Vinod Seshan is not debarred by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other regulatory authority from holding the office of director. The company further stated that he does not have any relationship with other directors on the board.
Seshan brings over two decades of experience in public policy, infrastructure development, and governance in the public sector. His appointment is expected to strengthen coordination between the government and the energy major, particularly in policy implementation and strategic decision-making in the oil and gas sector.