B Sairam, currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of Northern Coalfields Limited, has been selected to take charge as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL).
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) finalized his selection during its meeting on September 20, 2025, after interviewing 11 contenders for the top post. His appointment is expected to strengthen leadership at the world’s largest coal producer.
