The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Varun Kumar Shukla for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Salts Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The recommendation was made during the PESB meeting held on September 17, 2025.
Shukla, who is currently serving as General Manager at Richardson & Cruddas Limited, was chosen from a pool of seven candidates representing organizations such as RINL, ONGC, Hindustan Salts Ltd, Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt. Ltd, DRDO, and Richardson & Cruddas.
His appointment comes at a crucial juncture for Hindustan Salts Ltd, as the term of the previous CMD ended in August 2025, with Commodore Girideep Singh (Retd.), Indian Navy, holding interim charge. Shukla’s extensive industry experience and his selection through a competitive process position him to steer Hindustan Salts towards its next phase of growth and operational excellence.
