GAIL (India) Limited announces that S K Sinha takes over as Director (Finance), succeeding R K Jain, who superannuates on June 30. The company says Sinha assumes the role effective Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Prior to this appointment, he serves as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at GAIL and has spent more than three decades with the company. GAIL states that Sinha joined as a management trainee (Finance & Accounts) in 1994 and later worked across a range of finance and business functions, including corporate finance, accounts, management accounting, investor relations, taxation, treasury and banking, costing, budgeting, project evaluation, and mergers and acquisitions. The company also says he contributes to board-level responsibilities, having served on the boards of GAIL Global Singapore Pte Limited and GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited. According to the filing, Sinha has led initiatives related to financial systems, treasury management, and digitalisation, including the implementation of SAP-based finance processes and other automation projects. The sources also note his professional recognition in finance and cost management surveys and from professional bodies.
S K Sinha assumes charge as GAIL Director (Finance)
GAIL (India) Limited announces that S K Sinha takes over as Director (Finance), succeeding R K Jain, who superannuates on June 30. The company says Sinha assumes the role effective Wednesday, 1 July 2...
- S K Sinha assumes charge as Director (Finance) at GAIL (India) effective 1 July 2026.
- He succeeds R K Jain, who superannuates on 30 June 2026.
- Sinha previously served as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at GAIL.
- He joined GAIL in 1994 and has more than three decades of experience across finance functions.
- GAIL says he has led finance digitalisation efforts, including SAP-based finance processes, and served on boards of GAIL Global Singapore and GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals.
State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) on Wednesday said S K Sinha has assumed charge as Director (Finance). Sinha, who previously served as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts), succeeds to the board after more than three decades with the company. He joined GAIL as a management trainee in 1994, the company said in a statement. He replaces R K Jain, who superannuated on June 30.A Cost and Management Accountant, Sinha has worked across corporate finance, accounting, treasury, taxation, budgeting, project evaluation, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions during his tenure at the company. He has also served on the boards of GAIL Global Singapore Pte Ltd and GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd.GAIL said Sinha has led initiatives in financial systems, treasury management, digitalisation and investor relations, including the implementation of SAP-based finance processes and other automation projects.
2 hours agoMumbai: S K Sinha assumed the role of Director (Finance) at GAIL (India) Limited on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, the company announced. Sinha previously held the position of Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at the integrated energy firm.Extensive Finance BackgroundSinha has over three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector. His expertise covers corporate finance, accounts, management accounting, investor relations, taxation, treasury and banking operations, costing, budgeting, project evaluation, and mergers and acquisitions. Ashu Shinghal assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer of GAIL Gas LimitedCareer at GAILSinha joined GAIL (India) in 1994 as a Management Trainee (Finance & Accounts). He has held various key positions within the company's core finance functions since then.Board ExperienceHe has also served on the boards of GAIL Global Singapore Pte Limited and GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited. These roles involved contributions to strategic and operational milestones.GAIL Ends Tenure Of Four Independent Directors Following Completion Of Term On March 27Professional RecognitionSinha received professional accolades, including the 2nd Rank in Asia for IR Professional in the Extel Asia Survey 2026. He also received recognition from ICAI and ICPA for his work in cost management and finance leadership.Disclaimer: This story is based on company exchange filings and is for informational purposes only. Investors should evaluate risks before making decisions.
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