Monday Mirchi : Singareni MD’s new hangout

When it comes to a corporate set-up, the person designated as Managing Director must not only strike a chord with all sections of employees, but also know which way the wind blows so as to keep the organization in perfect alignment with outside forces. Otherwise, he could end up being derided as a ‘damaging director’.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) Managing Director N Balaram seems to have opened a camp office in Jyoti Rao Phule Bhavan — the official residence of Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister – perhaps to keep himself always charged. A little bird told us that Balaram has been frequenting the Minister’s residence like there is no tomorrow. This has prompted bureaucratic circles to talk about this new-found association. Otherwise, Balaram comes across endearingly as an “employees’ MD”.