Key Action and Approval

  • The Board of Directors of DCW Limited approved the appointment via a Circular Resolution passed on June 26, 2026.
  • The resolution was based on the recommendation of the company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
  • The appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company.

Appointment Details

  • Appointee: Mr. Adhiraj Anil Harish (DIN: 03380459)
  • Role: Additional Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Term: First term of 5 (five) consecutive years
  • Tenure: Effective from June 28, 2026 to June 27, 2031 (both days inclusive)
  • Retirement: Not liable to retire by rotation

Director Profile and Qualifications

Mr. Adhiraj Anil Harish holds the following educational qualifications:

  • BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)
  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
  • LLM (Master of Laws) from the University of Mumbai
  • He has also completed courses at the University of California, Berkeley, studying International Business and Marketing.

Professional Background

  • Mr. Harish has been practicing as an Advocate at D.M. Harish & Co., Advocates since 2011 and is presently a Partner of the firm.
  • His primary area of focus is Real Estate Law, and he has been instrumental in the successful completion of numerous real estate transactions.
  • He also practices in the areas of Wills and Succession.
  • He has co-authored a paper on Human Rights and Environmental Law violations by Companies, presented at a National Seminar on Corporate Justice.

Other Directorships and Roles

  • Former Independent Director of Future Consumer Limited and Advani Hotels and Resorts (India) Limited.
  • Was a member of the Sub Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) relating to Land Law Reforms.
  • Member of the Governing Council of the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board, which runs about 25 educational institutions.
  • Trustee of the D. M. Harish Foundation.

Governance Disclosures

  • Relationship Disclosure: Mr. Adhiraj Anil Harish is not related to any existing Directors of DCW Limited.
  • SEBI Status: Mr. Harish is not debarred from holding the office of a Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other such authority.

Financial Impact

No financial impact is quantified in this disclosure. The appointment is a governance change with no immediate direct financial implications stated.