B. Sairam Appointed CMD of Coal India Limited – Key PSU & Energy Current Affairs

The Ministry of Coal has appointed B. Sairam as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited.
The appointment was announced on 15 December 2025, placing an experienced mining professional at the helm of the world’s largest coal-producing company.

This leadership change is significant for India’s energy security, public sector governance, and industrial policy, especially as coal remains central to power generation.

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B. Sairam Appointed CMD of Coal India Limited – Key PSU & Energy Current Affairs

Official Appointment

• The appointment was communicated via a stock exchange filing by Coal India Limited.
• Sanoj Kumar Jha, who was holding additional charge as CMD, ceased to hold the position with effect from 15 December 2025.
• Earlier, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had recommended B. Sairam’s name, following which the Ministry of Coal issued the final appointment.

Who Is B. Sairam?

• Qualification: Mining Engineer from National Institute of Technology Raipur
• Experience: Over 30 years in the coal and mining sector
• Expertise Areas:
  • Mine operations
  • Logistics and supply chain
  • Project planning
  • Regulatory and compliance affairs

Previous Role:

• CMD, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) — a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India
• His tenure at NCL provided hands-on experience in large-scale operations and subsidiary-level administration.

Importance of Coal India Limited

Coal India Limited (CIL) is a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Coal and is the world’s largest coal miner.

Why CIL Matters:

• Backbone of India’s power sector, which relies heavily on coal
• Operates through multiple subsidiaries across coal-rich states
• Crucial to ensuring:
  • Energy availability
  • Industrial growth
  • Economic stability

Leadership at CIL directly influences coal production, logistics efficiency, and energy security.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Appointee: B. Sairam
• Position: Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), Coal India Limited
• Appointed By: Ministry of Coal
• Effective From: 15 December 2025
• Predecessor: Sanoj Kumar Jha (additional charge)
• Previous Role: CMD, Northern Coalfields Limited
• Experience: 30+ years in mining and coal sector
• Qualification: Mining Engineer, NIT Raipur
• Coal India Status: World’s largest coal-producing company

Question & Answer

Q1. Who has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited in December 2025?
(a) Sanoj Kumar Jha
(b) B. Sairam
(c) Pramod Agrawal
(d) Alok Verma
Answer: B. Sairam

Q2. Coal India Limited functions under which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Power
(b) Ministry of Steel
(c) Ministry of Coal
(d) Ministry of Mines
Answer: Ministry of Coal

Q3. Before becoming CMD of Coal India Limited, B. Sairam served as CMD of which company?
(a) Central Coalfields Limited
(b) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
(c) Northern Coalfields Limited
(d) South Eastern Coalfields Limited
Answer: Northern Coalfields Limited

Q4. B. Sairam is an alumnus of which institution?
(a) IIT Dhanbad
(b) NIT Raipur
(c) IIT Kharagpur
(d) ISM Dhanbad
Answer: NIT Raipur

Q5. Which body recommended B. Sairam’s name for the CMD post at Coal India Limited?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) UPSC
(c) Public Enterprises Selection Board
(d) Cabinet Secretariat
Answer: Public Enterprises Selection Board

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