CHENNAI: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas nominated KS Narendran as Non-Official Independent Director of HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd), said Radha Krishan, Under Secretary to the Government of India through a circular on Monday.

"I am directed to say that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Shri K. S. Narendran as Non-Official Independent Director on the Board of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for a period of three years with effect from the date of the notification of his appointment, or until further order, whichever is earlier," said Radha Krishan.