Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd has appointed Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS, as Additional Director and nominee of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited with effect from September 19, 2026.
GIPCL Additional Director Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS, has been appointed as a nominee of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC), effective September 19, 2026.
The company informed the stock exchanges about the appointment on September 19, 2026.
The appointment was approved at the 343rd meeting of the Board of Directors held on September 19. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommended the appointment.
GIPCL Additional Director: Key Details
The key details of Dr. Rajender Kumar’s appointment are:
- Name: Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS
- DIN: 07161855
- Current Position: Managing Director, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC)
- Date of Appointment: September 19, 2026
- Category: Additional Director and Nominee of GSFC
Dr. Rajender Kumar has been appointed as the GIPCL Additional Director in the capacity of GSFC’s nominee.
GIPCL Additional Director: Rajender Kumar’s Profile
Dr. Rajender Kumar is a 2004-batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre.
He has more than two decades of experience in public administration and policy.
He has previously served as District Collector of Rajkot and Surat. He has also worked in the Prime Minister’s Office on key national schemes.
In addition, he has represented India at the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility.
Company Confirms Director Eligibility
GIPCL said Dr. Rajender Kumar is not related to any of the company’s other Directors.
The company also confirmed that he has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or by any other authority.
The Board meeting commenced at 1:00 p.m. and concluded at 2:15 p.m.
The appointment of GIPCL Additional Director is effective from September 19, 2026.
Source: PSU Connect

