- Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the country's leading city gas distribution company, has appointed Kumar Shankar as its new Managing Director (MD).
- His appointment became effective on June 5, 2026. He succeeds Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, who returned to his parent company, GAIL (India) Limited, after completing a three-year tenure at IGL.
- With over three decades of experience in the energy sector, Kumar Shankar is regarded in the industry as a skilled and seasoned professional.
- His appointment is seen as a significant step towards accelerating IGL's future growth, expansion, and strategic objectives.
- Kumar Shankar studied Chemical Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.
- Throughout his career, he has held key roles in various areas such as gas processing, petrochemical project management, corporate strategy, marketing, and regulatory affairs.
- Prior to taking charge at IGL, he served as the Managing Director of Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited, where he made significant contributions to the company's operations and business expansion.
- He is now expected to steer IGL's growth in a new direction under his leadership.
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