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ONGC appoints new CFO, backs petrochem JV and gas grid expansion

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  • ONGC named Yogish Nayak S. as chief financial officer from May 2026, reinforcing financial leadership amid expansion.
  • The board approved a petrochemicals marketing joint venture and major support for a gas feeder line, deepening ONGC’s downstream and infrastructure role.
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ONGC appoints new CFO, backs petrochem JV and gas grid expansion

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The latest announcement is out from Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. ( (IN:ONGC) ).

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation has appointed Yogish Nayak S. as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel, effective 1 May 2026, strengthening its senior financial leadership. The move signals management continuity at a time when the state-run energy major is pursuing expanded downstream and infrastructure initiatives.

The board also cleared the creation of an integrated petrochemicals marketing and trading joint venture with subsidiaries MRPL and OPaL, where ONGC will hold 50% and invest ₹25 crore, aiming to streamline group petrochemical marketing, cut costs and boost revenue through synergies and potential third-party sales. In addition, the board approved equity investment of up to ₹79.48 crore and a corporate guarantee of up to ₹185.45 crore for Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd.’s Duliajan Feeder Line, reinforcing ONGC’s role in the North East Gas Grid and broader gas infrastructure development in line with government directives.

More about Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. is India’s flagship state-controlled energy company engaged in the exploration, production and related activities of oil and natural gas. Through subsidiaries such as Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. and ONGC Petro additions Ltd., it also has a growing presence in petrochemicals and downstream operations, supporting the country’s energy and industrial needs.

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