Manish Raj Gupta assumes additional charge as CMD of RINL
SAIL Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials)
Visakhapatnam: A Mechanical Engineering graduate from MANIT-Bhopal with a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, he joined SAIL in 1991 as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Durgapur Steel Plant and has since built a distinguished career across various SAIL units, marked by strong leadership and technical excellence.
During his nearly three decades at Durgapur Steel Plant, Gupta made significant contributions to plant operations, project execution, and equipment reliability, particularly in improving the efficiency of the Steel Melting Shop.
His focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence laid a solid foundation for his subsequent leadership roles within SAIL.
In 2019, Gupta joined Bokaro Steel Plant as Chief General Manager, heading the Steel Melting Shops. Under his leadership, the shops underwent major technological upgrades, process streamlining, and performance improvements, with successful execution of modernization projects enhancing overall steel making efficiency.
He later served as Executive Director (Works) at IISCO Steel Plant, where he led initiatives in sustainability, cost optimization, and digitisation. His efforts enabled the adoption of advanced technologies, improving operational performance and aligning the plant with SAIL’s long-term strategic objectives.
Prior to assuming charge as Director at SAIL, Gupta served as Executive Director In-charge (Operations) at SAIL’s Corporate Office, New Delhi.
A visionary and proactive leader, Gupta’s career reflects his strong commitment to the growth of the steel industry, marked by a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a sustained focus on innovation and sustainability.
