New Delhi: SK Sinha has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, with effect from July 1. Prior to his appointment to the Board of Directors, he was serving as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) in the same organisation.
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A qualified Cost and Management Accountant, Sinha brings more than three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector with expertise spanning corporate finance, corporate accounts, management accounting, investor relations, taxation, treasury and banking operations, costing, budgeting, project evaluation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Sinha joined GAIL as a Management Trainee (Finance & Accounts) in 1994 and has since held several key positions across the company's finance vertical. During his tenure, he has played a significant role in strengthening GAIL's financial systems, enhancing investor engagement, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.
He has contributed to governance and compliance initiatives, cost optimisation, large-scale investment appraisals, and treasury management. He also spearheaded digital transformation initiatives within the finance function, including SAP implementation, process automation, and the centralisation of financial operations.
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In addition to his responsibilities at GAIL, Sinha has served on the Boards of GAIL Global Singapore Pte. Limited and GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited, where he contributed to strategic and operational initiatives.
Sinha has received several professional recognitions during his career, including securing the second rank in Asia for IR Professional in the Extel Asia Survey 2026. He has also been honoured by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants for excellence in cost management and finance leadership.
In an official statement, GAIL said that Sinha's financial expertise and strategic perspective are expected to further strengthen company's financial position and support its long-term growth as an integrated energy company.
"Under his leadership in the finance function, GAIL has achieved notable milestones in financial reporting excellence, investor relations, and sustained shareholder value creation," it further added.
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