Amitava Mukherjee on Thursday (06.03.2025) formally assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of state-owned miner NMDC. Prior to this appointment, he had been serving as Director (Finance) at NMDC since November 2018 and had held additional charge of the CMD post since March 2023.
The Union Steel Ministry issued the order confirming his appointment on March 6. His selection was recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) in November 2024.
In addition to his role at NMDC, Mukherjee also serves as the Chairman of NMDC Steel and Legacy Iron Ore.
A seasoned professional, Mukherjee is a cost accountant and a senior officer from the 1996 batch of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS). Over the years, he has held key positions within the Government of India, making significant contributions to the country’s industrial and economic development.
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