By NSB.News Desk
New Delhi : Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has informed the stock exchanges about the redesignation of Shri Manish Raj Gupta from Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) to Director (Mining), effective February 18, 2026.
The redesignation has been approved by the Government of India, Ministry of Steel, through a letter dated February 16, 2026.
Key Details
Name: Shri Manish Raj Gupta
Previous Designation: Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials)
New Designation: Director (Mining)
Effective Date: February 18, 2026
Authority: Government of India, Ministry of Steel
Background
Shri Manish Raj Gupta was initially appointed as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials) on January 14, 2025, following his nomination by the Government of India and approval by the SAIL Board. With the recent decision of the Ministry of Steel to redesignate the post, Shri Gupta has now assumed the role of Director (Mining).
About Shri Manish Raj Gupta
An accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in the steel industry, Shri Gupta has built a distinguished career within SAIL.
Educational Qualifications
Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Career Journey at SAIL
He began his career in 1991 as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Durgapur Steel Plant.
Key Positions Held
Executive Director In-charge (Operations), SAIL Corporate Office
Executive Director (Works), IISCO Steel Plant
Chief General Manager, Bokaro Steel Plant (Steel Melting Shops)
Various leadership roles at Durgapur Steel Plant spanning nearly three decades
Notable Contributions
Durgapur Steel Plant
Played a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of the Steel Melting Shop (SMS), improving operational performance while maintaining high safety standards and quality benchmarks.
Bokaro Steel Plant
Led major technology upgrades in steel melting shops, streamlined production processes, and successfully implemented modernization projects.
IISCO Steel Plant
Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, cost optimization measures, and adoption of digital technologies, aligning operations with SAIL’s long-term strategic goals.
SAIL Corporate Office
Focused on improving operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and strengthening strategic coordination across SAIL’s plants and units.
The redesignation marks a significant development in SAIL’s leadership structure, particularly in strengthening its mining operations to support raw material security and long-term growth.