Coal India Appoints B Sairam as CMD Effective December 15, 2025

Coal India Limited has appointed Mr. B Sairam as its Chairman-cum-Managing Director, with effect from December 15, 2025. He takes over from Mr. Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, who had been holding the additional charge as Chairman since November 1, 2025, following the superannuation of Mr. P M Prasad on October 31, 2025. 

The appointment marks a key leadership transition at India’s largest coal producer and a Maharatna public sector enterprise.

Extensive Experience in Coal Mining

Mr. Sairam brings with him over three and a half decades of experience in the coal mining sector. Prior to assuming the top role at Coal India, he served as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Northern Coalfields Limited, one of Coal India’s major coal-producing subsidiaries. 

His professional journey includes extensive exposure to coal mine operations, project planning, logistics management, and regulatory compliance, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the sector’s operational and strategic challenges.

Strong Academic and Technical Background

An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Mr. Sairam holds a degree in mining engineering. He further strengthened his managerial expertise by earning an MBA in Energy Management from the NTPC School of Business. 

Before leading NCL, he also served as Director (Technical) at Central Coalfields Limited, another key subsidiary of Coal India, where he played an important role in technical planning and operational oversight.

Mr. Sairam said, “Increased coal production and improved quality coal supplies remains our core functional area in meeting the energy demand of the country. But aligning with the changing business scenario and energy sector dynamics we are also actively foraying into solar power, critical mineral acquisitions and coal gasification. The company is also committed to sustainable mining practices”.

Coal India Share Price Performance

On December 16, 2025, Coal India share price (NSE: COALINDIA) opened at ₹384.00, touching the day’s low at ₹380.25, as of 11:10 AM on the NSE.

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Conclusion

With his deep domain knowledge, leadership experience across Coal India subsidiaries, and strong academic background, Mr. B Sairam’s appointment as CMD is expected to provide strategic continuity and operational strength to Coal India as it navigates production growth, efficiency improvements, and evolving energy sector dynamics.

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