India, March 29 -- Government head-hunter PESB has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda, Director (Finance) of SAIL, for the top post at India's largest public-sector steel-making entity. Panda was among the 10 shortlisted candidates interviewed for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL).

The top post will fall vacant after the term of the present CMD, Amarendu Prakash, ends on April 2, 2026.

Prakash assumed the charge of SAIL Chairman on May 31, 2023.

In a notification dated March 28, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) said it has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda for the post of CMD SAIL. Panda currently holds the post of Director, Finance, in the company.

The Appointments Committee o...