Archive · 16 Dec 2025
B Sairam appointed CMD of Coal India
B. Sairam has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India.
He was previously the head of Northern Coalfields, a subsidiary of Coal India.
Sairam has over 30 years of experience in the coal industry and has worked in various areas like mine operations, project planning, and logistics.
He is known for his leadership in community development and project financing.
Sanoj Kumar Jha, who was temporarily holding the position, has stepped down.
Sairam's appointment is effective from December 15, 2025.
B. Sairam appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India.
Previously served as CMD of Northern Coalfields, a subsidiary of Coal India.
Has over 30 years of experience in the coal sector.
Known for his work in mine operations, project planning, and community development.
Sanoj Kumar Jha, who was temporarily holding the position, has ceased to be CMD.
- Who
- B. Sairam
- What
- Appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India
- When
- Effective from December 15, 2025
- Where
- Coal India, a state-run coal company
- Why
- To lead the world's largest coal miner
Government Appointment
Career Progression
Appointment Process
Government Appointment
The government appointed B. Sairam as CMD of Coal India following standard procedures.
Career Progression
B. Sairam's extensive experience and previous role as CMD of Northern Coalfields made him a suitable candidate for the position.
- Name
- B. Sairam
- Position
- Chairman and Managing Director
- Company
- Coal India
- Previous Role
- CMD, Northern Coalfields
- Effective Date
- December 15, 2025
- Education
- Graduate Mining Engineer from NIT Raipur
- Experience
- Over 3 decades in the coal sector
Sources
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