Bhubaneswar, July 31 st , 2025: Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), the
country’s leading producer of ferro alloys has appointed Dr B K Mishra as
Non-Executive Chairman of the Company.
Dr B K Mishra is a metallurgical engineer from NIT Rourkela with a PhD
from the University of Utah, United States. He taught at IIT Kanpur and
held other eminent positions in academia before being appointed as the
founding Director of IIT Goa before joining the Board as an Independent
Director in March 2024. Dr Mishra has received several awards for his
contributions to the field of metallurgy, material science, and industrial
R&D including the prestigious IEEE IAS Global Lifetime Achievement Award
in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Academics, Research,
and Society.
Dr Mishra’s appointment as Non-Executive Chairman of IMFA follows the
retirement of Mr N R Mohanty, Padma Shri who stepped down from the
position after completing his term. Following a distinguished career
culminating as Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics
Ltd, Mr Mohanty joined the Board as an Independent Director in 2005 and
was appointed Non-Executive Chairman in July, 2021.
Commenting on the development, Mr Subhrakant Panda, Managing
Director, said: “I warmly congratulate Dr B K Mishra on behalf of the
management. He has exceptional knowledge relating to the Company’s
core business, and I look forward to his guidance as we execute expansion
plans to emerge as the clear leader in the sector.”
Mr Panda added: “I would also like to express gratitude to Mr N R
Mohanty for his invaluable contribution over the years that has helped us
navigate through business cycles and focus on creating value for
stakeholders. On behalf of my colleagues, I wish him good health and a
long life.”
Dr B K Mishra appointed Non-Executive Chairman of IMFA
