In a move aligned with its governance深化 ambitions, Engineers India Limited has appointed two Non-official Independent Directors to its board for a three-year term starting 14 August 2026. The appointments, approved by the company’s board following government nod, underscore a continued push to bolster independent oversight at a time when infrastructure leadership is under heightened scrutiny. The newcomers are Kahuli Sema and Ashish Kumar Gupta, joining a board that guides a slew of large-scale engineering and project-management initiatives across the public sector lens.
Ashish Kumar Gupta brings more than three decades of experience in infrastructure, urban planning, real estate development and management. His profile notes a track record of project development and corporate governance, and he previously served as an Independent Director on the Board of PEC Limited under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. His appointment signals a strategic emphasis on governance and long-term value creation within Engineers India Limited’s sprawling portfolio.
Kahuli Sema, a veteran of government service who began her career in Nagaland’s public works department, rose through roles including Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer and Chief Engineer (Roads & Bridges), ultimately serving as Engineer-in-Chief (HOD) in Nagaland PWD before retiring in 2023. Her public-sector experience brings a grounded perspective on policy execution, large-scale infrastructure programs and governance processes that can complement the company’s client-facing, project-driven mandate.
Together, the appointments reflect Engineers India Limited’s ongoing effort to strengthen boardroom governance with independent voices that can provide rigorous oversight, strategic insight, and seasoned leadership for infrastructure-heavy initiatives at a time when public-sector engineering consultancies operate under close scrutiny and evolving policy landscapes.