Bhubaneswar: Shri Vivek Nishant Nath has assumed charge as Director (Commercial) of NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, bringing over three decades of extensive experience in the metal and mining sector. His diverse expertise spans sales and marketing, international commercial operations, procurement, logistics, and supply chain management across both public and private enterprises.
A significant portion of his recent career was defined by his impactful tenure at Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC), which he joined in 2021 as General Manager (Sales & Marketing). Recognizing his contributions, the corporation promoted him to Chief General Manager (Sales & Marketing) in 2024. In this leadership role, Shri Nath headed the comprehensive sales and marketing functions for a wide portfolio of minerals, including iron ore, chrome ore, manganese ore, bauxite, limestone, and ferrochrome.
Under his leadership, OMC experienced remarkable commercial growth. The corporation’s iron ore sales escalated dramatically, rising from 12.33 million tonnes in FY21 to 38.26 million tonnes in FY26, which drove a substantial increase in overall revenue. Shri Nath achieved these results by introducing transparent pricing mechanisms, customer-centric initiatives, digital systems, and key logistics reforms designed to optimize commercial operations.
Shri Nath initially began his professional journey with NMDC in 1992, serving the company for nearly fifteen years in various domestic sales and marketing roles. He later held key positions at Essar Steel Limited and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India before his successful stint at OMC. He holds an MBA in International Business from the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, and completed a Management Development Programme at the Indian Institute of Management, Indore.
Beyond his operational roles, he has authored over 11 research papers and frequently shares his expertise as a keynote speaker at major global industry forums. His proven track record at OMC and across the steel sector will now be instrumental in driving NMDC’s commercial operations and supporting its vision to become a 100 million tonne iron ore mining company.