Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Coal India Limited has strengthened its top leadership by appointing its Chairman-cum-Managing Director, B. Sairam, as the Chief Executive Officer. The decision, effective from 15 December 2025, consolidates leadership to improve strategic coordination and operational efficiency at India’s largest coal producer. With over three decades of experience in the coal sector, Sairam brings extensive technical and managerial expertise. His previous roles at Northern Coalfields Limited and Central Coalfields Limited involved major infrastructure, logistics, and capacity expansion initiatives, making him well-suited to guide Coal India amid rising production demands and energy security expectations.