Rajesh Kumar, GM, NCL, has taken over the charge as Director (Finance), Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). He is a seasoned finance professional with over 35 years of distinguished experience in Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, with deep expertise across corporate finance, accounts, taxation, budgeting, treasury, contract management, internal controls, SAP–FICO automation, and large-scale project financing. Over the course of his career, he has served in three major subsidiaries of Coal India— BCCL, MCL, and NCL—in key leadership roles at Headquarters and operational areas. He holds strong academic and professional credentials, including CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) and MBA (Finance), complemented by advanced trainings in corporate governance, financial management, and strategic leadership. He has played a pivotal role in financial modelling and structuring of several multi-crore expansion and infrastructure projects including Lakhanpur–Belpahar–Lilari Integrated Project, Jayant Expansion, RLS and Washery Projects, FMC systems, coal handling infrastructure, and major OB removal contracts. His capability to enhance project IRRs, design robust debt-equity structures, and ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, SEBI, DPE, DIPAM and CIL guidelines is widely acknowledged.