Director Resignation
Dr. Ritu Garg (DIN: 07202866), Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, resigned effective October 27, 2026 at the closure of business hours. The reason for resignation cited in her letter was "other commitments and responsibilities." She ceased to be Director of the Company on this date.
Director Appointment
The Board of Directors, through a resolution by circulation on October 27, 2026, approved the appointment of Dr. S Narayani (DIN: 06993476) as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (liable to retire by rotation) effective from October 27, 2026. This appointment was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Director Profile - Dr. S Narayani
Dr. Narayani Shivkumar (Dr. S Narayani) is approximately 62 years old with more than 25 years of professional experience in healthcare. Her qualifications include MBBS from Nagpur and MD (Pathology) from Armed Forces Medical College (Pune).
Her career began with Armed Forces (Pune), followed by K J Somaiya Hospital (Mumbai), Guru Nanak, and Holy Family hospitals (Mumbai). She joined Wockhardt Hospital (Mulund) in 2002 as one of the first few employees in the role of Head of Department - Pathology.
She is currently the Regional Director Operations - Mumbai and leads four hospitals: Fortis Mulund, Hiranandani Fortis Vashi, Fortis Kalyan and S.L. Raheja, Mahim.
Professional Recognition
Dr. Narayani has received multiple prestigious accolades including:
- Women Leadership Award in Healthcare (2015)
- Hospital CEO of the Year (2019)
- Best CEO of the Year (2022)
Compliance Status
Dr. S Narayani is not related to any other Directors of the Company and is not debarred from accessing the capital markets and/or restrained from holding any position/office of director pursuant to order of SEBI or any other authority.
Event Timing
The date and time of occurrence of event is October 27, 2026 at 02:25 PM.