Punjab Communications: Dr. Basant Garg Appointed Chairman

Punjab Communications Ltd announced a change in its Chairman, with Dr. Basant Garg, IAS, nominated by its holding company, Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Ltd, appointed as Director-cum-Chairman effective October 1, 2026. This appointment was approved by the Board via circulation on October 12, 2026, replacing Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS. Dr. Garg is a 2005 Batch IAS Officer with extensive experience in administrative roles within Punjab's government, including Industries and Commerce, Power, and New & Renewable Energy Sources. The company affirmed that Dr. Garg is not debarred from holding a directorship by any SEBI order.