GAIL(India) Ltd has appointed SK Sinha as the new Director (Finance). He assumes charge from July 1, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) in the same organisation.
Sinha holds over 30 years of experience in the oil sector with expertise across corporate finance, financial reporting, management accounting, and investor relations. Key operational responsibilities include taxation, treasury management, banking relations, cost control, budgeting, project appraisal, and corporate development through mergers and acquisitions.
He has been serving in GAIL since 1994. He joined as a Management Trainee (Finance & Accounts) and has since played a significant role in the company’s finance vertical.
During his tenure at GAIL, he has held key responsibilities in the growth of the company’s financial ecosystem by improving investor relations and guiding major business decisions. He managed corporate governance, cut costs, handled treasury tasks, and checked big investments. He also led the digital upgrade of the finance team by setting up SAP, automating tasks, and centralizing operations.
Moreover, Sinha has been honoured by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants for excellence in cost management and finance leadership. He has also secured second rank in Asia for IR Professional in the Extel Asia Survey 2026.
According to an official statement by GAIL, Sinha is expected to further contribute in strengthening the financial position of the company and its support in the long-term goals.
"Under his leadership in the finance function, GAIL has achieved notable milestones in financial reporting excellence, investor relations, and sustained shareholder value creation," the company stated.
