Nature of the Disclosure

This is a regulatory filing informing the stock exchanges of the appointment of a new member to the company's Senior Management Personnel.

Key Details of Appointment

  • Appointee: Mr. Amitesh Punhani
  • Designation: Corporate Head – Marketing (DTH)
  • Effective Date: June 18, 2026
  • Approval Authority: Board of Directors of the Company
  • Recommendation: Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Management Classification: Mr. Punhani shall form part of the Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company from the date of appointment.

Approval Timeline

The approval of the Board of Directors was received on June 18, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. (IST).

Terms of Appointment

The terms of appointment are stated to be "As per the Policy of the Company."

Professional Profile of Appointee

Mr. Amitesh Punhani is a business leader with over two decades of experience in:

  • Driving business growth
  • Building brands
  • Managing large-scale P&L portfolios
  • Leading marketing and revenue growth initiatives across India, APAC and global markets

His areas of expertise include:

  • Digital transformation
  • Customer-centric innovation
  • Omni-channel go-to-market strategies
  • Brand development
  • Business expansion

Career History

Mr. Punhani began his career with Tata Steel and has held leadership positions at:

  • Rockwell Automation
  • Gap Inc
  • Bharti Airtel Limited
  • Intex Technologies
  • Jabra

His responsibilities in these roles included managing large business portfolios, developing strategic partnerships, leading category growth initiatives, and executing revenue enhancement strategies.

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Vibration & Control Systems from The Ohio State University
  • Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from The Ohio State University
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra