Coal India Limited has appointed Shri B. Sairam as its Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CEO) effective December 15, 2025. A mining engineer with over three decades of experience, Sairam succeeds Sanoj Kumar Jha. His leadership is expected to drive higher coal production, improved supply quality, and strategic sectoral growth.
Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal producer and a Maharatna PSU, has announced the appointment of Shri B. Sairam as its new Chairman-cum-Managing Director. The Ministry of Coal confirmed the appointment effective December 15, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition for the company.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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B. Sairam is a mining engineer from NIT Raipur with over 30 years of experience in coal operations, logistics, and project planning.
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He previously served as CMD of Northern Coalfields Ltd and held senior roles at Central Coalfields Ltd.
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Sairam succeeds Sanoj Kumar Jha, who was holding interim charge after the superannuation of P.M. Prasad in October 2025.
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His tenure will run until March 31, 2028, or until further orders, as per the Ministry of Coal.
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Sairam has emphasized increased coal production, improved supply quality, and alignment with India’s evolving energy demands as his core priorities.
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Coal India contributes over 80% of India’s domestic coal output, making this leadership change critical for the country’s energy security.
The appointment signals a renewed focus on efficiency, sustainability, and modernization in India’s coal sector under Sairam’s leadership.
Sources: The Hindu Business Line, The Hindu, Economic Times Energy World