Key Action and Dates
The Board of Directors of Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Rahul Chhabra (DIN-10041446) as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Director. The resolution was passed by circulation on 10th June 2026.
Appointment Details
- Term: 5 consecutive years
- Effective Date: 15th June 2026
- Term End Date: 14th June 2031 (both days inclusive)
- Status: Not liable to retire by rotation
- Condition: Subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company
Director Profile
Mr. Rahul Chhabra, aged 64, holds the following qualifications:
- MA (Economics) from Delhi School of Economics
- MBA (Finance & Marketing) from Indian Institute of Management
- BA (Economics) from St. Stephen's College
Professional Background
Mr. Chhabra held the post of Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs until his retirement in July 2021. He has served as:
- High Commissioner to Kenya
- Ambassador to Somalia
- Permanent Representative of India to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) & UN Habitat
- Ambassador to Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina
Compliance Disclosures
- Mr. Rahul Chhabra is not related to any Director of the Company
- He is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SEBI, or any other Authority
Financial Impact
Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure.