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Chairman and Directors

Chairman and Directors

Chairman & Managing Director
Shri S Sakthimani is a qualified Cost and Management Accountant, Company Secretary and Metallurgical Engineer. He is having rich experience in Strategic Planning, Finance & Accounts, Corporate Affairs, Operations, Quality Assurance and Auditing.

Prior to joining FACT, he has served as Director (Finance & Marketing) in Cement Corporation of India Limited and also served in Steel Authority of India Limited, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Scooters India Limited and Engineering Projects (India) Limited.

 
Director (Finance) (Additional charge)
The additional charge of the post of Director (Finance), FACT has been entrusted to Shri S. Sakthimani, Chairman & Managing Director, with effect from 03.02.2026.
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Shri. S. Sakthimani

Director (Marketing)
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Shri. Niranjan S. Sonak

Shri. Niranjan S. Sonak, Director (Marketing), Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Director (Marketing), FACT, with effect from 06.07.2026.

Shri. Niranjan S. Sonak holds a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM). He is a Certified Energy Manager accredited by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India.  He has multi-disciplinary experience of 34 years in RCF.
Director (Technical )
Shri. Sajo K. F. is a Chemical Engineer with an M.Tech. Degree in Project Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. He has over 35 years of rich and diverse experience with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT).

Prior to his appointment as Director (Technical), he served as Chief General Manager – FEDO & FEW, where he played a key role in the execution of engineering, consultancy, and project activities. He is a Process Engineer who has successfully implemented process interventions across various plant sections, resulting in improved productivity, operational efficiency and process reliability.
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Shri Sajo K F

Government Nominee Director
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Shri Manoj Sethi

Shri Manoj Sethi was appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of FACT, on 14.12.2023, based on the notification of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Government Nominee Director
Shri Santosh Kumar was appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of FACT, on 17.07.2025, based on the notification of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
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Shri Santosh Kumar

Independent Director
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Shri Narpat Singh Rathore

Shri Narpat Singh Rathore was appointed as Independent Director on the Board of FACT, on 14.08.2026, based on the notification of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Shri Narpat Singh Rathore holds a degree in Bachelor of Laws, a Diploma in Human Resource Development and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has over 30 years of corporate experience, with particular expertise in Human Resources. He has contributed significantly to the growth and HR operations of renowned organisations in the Energy & Power, Infrastructure, Hospitality & Tourism sectors
Independent Director
Shri Ramawatar Rajgarhia was appointed as Independent Director on the Board of FACT, on 14.08.2026, based on the notification of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Shri Ramawatar Rajgarhia, is a businessman based in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He holds a B.Com (Hons.) from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi (Ranchi University) and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. His areas of specialization include Finance, Sales, Marketing and Administration.
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Shri Ramawatar Rajgarhia