

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) has informed stock exchanges that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) B. Sairam, has been entrusted with additional charge of the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India.
According to a regulatory filing, the Ministry of Coal, vide its letter dated December 16, has assigned the additional responsibility to Sairam for a period of six months with effect from December 16, 2025. The arrangement will remain in force until the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is one of Coal India’s major producing subsidiaries and plays a key role in meeting the country’s coal demand, particularly for the power sector. The interim arrangement is aimed at ensuring continuity in leadership and operations at NCL.
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