In a governance shift shaped by Gujarat’s public administration ethos, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has appointed Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, as its Managing Director with effect from September 9, 2026. The transition follows a government-order transfer assigning the MD role to Kumar, while Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS, steps down from the position on the same date. The company indicated it will complete the statutory steps to formalize Kumar’s appointment as Additional Director and Managing Director, designated as Key Managerial Personnel, after board consideration and recommendations from its Nomination and Remuneration Committee.