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Jatinder Mehra Dies at 86: Essar Metals Veteran and Ex-RINL CMD

28 February 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSJatinder MehraDies at 86: EssarMetals Veteranand Ex-RINL CMD28 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Steel industry veteran Jatinder Mehra passed away at 86, bringing attention to his long career.

Key facts

  • Latest post: Vice Chairman, Essar Group (Metals and Mining).
  • Earlier: CMD of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited and Executive Director at SAIL.
  • Honour: Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Steel Association, 2022.

Exam angle

  • Age at death: 86.
  • Public sector posts: RINL (CMD), SAIL (ED).

Background

  • His career spanned both a private metals group and public sector steel firms.
  • He is remembered for contributions to steel industry modernisation.

Test yourself

1. Jatinder Mehra, who died aged 86, was Vice Chairman of which group's metals and mining business?

He was Vice Chairman of Essar Group (Metals and Mining).

2. Jatinder Mehra previously served as CMD of which public sector steel company?

He was CMD of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited.

3. In 2022, which body gave Jatinder Mehra a Lifetime Achievement Award?

The Indian Steel Association honoured him.

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