GAIL · GAIL (India) Limited · NSE · Filed 20 Aug · 1 min read

GAIL names Dr. Banwari Lal as Independent Director

GAIL (India) confirmed the appointment of Dr. Banwari Lal (DIN 11897459) as an Independent Director, setting out his profile and statutory affirmations.

What was filed

GAIL (India) Limited told NSE and BSE it has appointed Dr. Banwari Lal as an Independent Director. The disclosure follows the company's earlier letter of even number dated 13.08.2026, and provides the profile and statutory affirmations required under SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Who the appointee is

Per the filing, Dr. Banwari Lal holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and an LL.B. GAIL said his professional experience spans business taxation, general administration and vigilance, including service at the level of Joint Secretary and above.

The company states he has no inter-se relationship with other directors, and affirms he is not debarred from holding the office of director by SEBI, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any other statutory authority.

Professional experience: over 33 years
Service at Joint Secretary level and above: more than 10 years

Board composition disclosures like this are routine governance intimations; for holders they document who joins the board and the statutory affirmations attached, without in themselves affecting operations or financials.