Sanjay Khanna Appointed Chairman and MD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Sanjay Khanna Named Chairman, MD Of Bharat Petroleum Corp.
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Sanjay Khanna has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), India's second-largest state-owned fuel retailer. His tenure will last until May 31, 2029, following the retirement of the previous CMD, G Krishnakumar.
- 01Sanjay Khanna takes over as chairman and managing director of BPCL.
- 02His appointment is effective from April 9, 2026, until May 31, 2029.
- 03Khanna previously served as Director (Refineries) at BPCL.
- 04He has played a crucial role in significant projects, including a ₹50,000 crore expansion.
- 05Khanna holds various directorships in related companies and committees.
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Sanjay Khanna has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), effective April 9, 2026, until May 31, 2029. He previously held the position of Director (Refineries) and has been acting as CMD since G Krishnakumar's retirement on April 30, 2025. Khanna is a graduate in chemical engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, and has a postgraduate degree in finance management from the University of Mumbai. He has held various leadership roles within BPCL, including overseeing the Kochi and Mumbai refineries. Under his leadership, BPCL plans to invest ₹75,000 crore (approximately $9 billion USD) over the next five years, including the ₹50,000 crore (approximately $6 billion USD) Bina Petrochemical and Refinery Expansion Project in Madhya Pradesh. Khanna is also a director on several boards, including Bharat PetroResources Ltd and Petronet LNG Ltd.
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Khanna's leadership and BPCL's investment plans could significantly enhance fuel availability and infrastructure in India, impacting consumers and the energy sector.
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