In a key appointment, the central government on Saturday (September 13, 2025) approved the appointment of M Angamuthu (IAS:2002:AM) as the new Chairperson (JS level) of Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA). The order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) confirmed that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared his appointment for a combined tenure of seven years up to October 13, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Angamuthu will succeed Rajiv Jalota (IAS:1988:MH), who retired on September 30, 2024, upon attaining the age of superannuation. After his retirement, Sushil Kumar Singh (IRSME:1993), Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, was holding the additional charge of Chairperson, MbPA.