The board of directors of Hindustan Zinc Limited, in their meeting held on May 29, 2026, approved the extension of the tenure of Mr. Arun Misra as CEO and Whole-time Director for two months, from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Mr. Amit Gupta as the new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the company, effective June 1, 2026.

Hindustan Zinc Limited is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited and is recognized as one of the world’s leading producers of zinc and silver. The company operates a significant mining and smelting infrastructure primarily located in Rajasthan, India. Under the leadership of Mr. Arun Misra, who has served as CEO since 2020, the company has emphasized innovation and sustainability, achieving high rankings in S&P Global ratings. The appointment of Mr. Amit Gupta, a veteran with over 22 years of experience within the Vedanta Group, is expected to strengthen the company’s financial governance and operational performance.