The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC) has announced the appointment of Shri Asit Gopal as an Additional Director (Government Nominee Director) on its Board. This appointment was approved by the present Directors through circulation on February 4, 2026, and is effective from January 23, 2026. Shri Asit Gopal, who holds the position of Special Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Textiles, also has additional charge of the post of Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Department of Commerce. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, had conveyed his appointment via an order dated January 19, 2026. STC has confirmed that Shri Asit Gopal is not related to any existing Director on the Board and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or any other authority. A brief profile of the newly appointed director has been enclosed as an annexure, detailing his extensive experience in public administration, finance, and various government roles.
