The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approves the appointment of Sunil Kumar as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) next Chairman.

October 24, 2026

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) next Chairman, bringing clarity to a succession process that had generated considerable media speculation.

According to an order dated October 21, reviewed by PSU Watch, the ACC approved the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ proposal based on the recommendation of the Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).