Baroruchi Mishra appointed Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd (HOEC).

Exam-focused facts from the 27 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Baroruchi Mishra will assume charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd (HOEC) from 1 April 2026.
The Board approved Mishra’s appointment for a term of three consecutive years from 1 April 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Current Managing Director Ramasamy Jeevanandam will cease to hold office at the close of business hours on 31 March 2026.
The Board, on 25 February 2026, also approved Mishra’s redesignation as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director effective the same date, subject to shareholders’ nod.
Dr. Jagadip Narayan Singh was appointed Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) and Chairman for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot.