Shri Mukesh Agrawal (Chairman)

Shri Mukesh Agrawal (Chairman)

Shri Mukesh Agrawal assumed charge as the Director (Finance) of Coal India Limited w.e.f. 08.02.2024, bringing with him an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the realms of corporate finance, strategic planning and financial governance. A seasoned finance professional, a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and a graduate in Science from the University of Allahabad, he combines analytical rigour with deep functional expertise in his core domain. His qualifications have enabled him to lead and transform financial functions across sectors such as telecommunications, infrastructure, mining and power generation.

Prior to his appointment at CIL, Shri Mukesh Agrawal served as Executive Director (Finance) at NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of Coal. In this capacity, he was instrumental in fortifying the financial architecture of the organisation, spearheading initiatives in financial consolidation, digital transformation and policy optimization. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL)—a coal-based supercritical thermal power joint venture—where he oversaw critical financial operations and project finance matters with precision and strategic foresight.

His competencies include a broad spectrum of financial domains such as corporate accounting, cost control, treasury and fund management, taxation, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance, digitization of financial operations and enterprise risk management. He has led enterprise-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrations and has played a pivotal role in driving the shift towards tech-enabled financial transparency and real-time reporting.

A respected thought leader in public sector finance, Shri Mukesh Agrawal is known for his ability to blend operational detail with macro-level policy thinking. Apart from Project management and financing, he has been instrumental in shaping plans, formulating pricing and regulatory frameworks and optimizing financial resources in line with national energy and infrastructure goals.

He holds directorships in several of key subsidiaries and joint ventures of CIL including Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) and Coal Lignite Urja Vikas Private Limited. His board-level engagements reflect his nuanced understanding of the coal and power sectors.

With a rare blend of operational depth and strategic perspective, he continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Coal India’s financial edifice and enhancing its global reputation as the largest coal-producing company in the world.