Key Event: Appointment of Director
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on November 13, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. Gopal Rathi (DIN: 00553066) as an Additional Director of the Company. His specific category is Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, and he is liable to retire by rotation. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Director Details and Profile
- Date of Appointment: November 13, 2026
- Term: The appointment as an Additional Director is subject to regularization by obtaining the approval of the shareholders within a period of three (3) months from the date of appointment.
- Qualifications: Mr. Gopal Rathi holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Calcutta and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
- Experience: He has 25 years of experience in finance, business strategy, and Merger and Acquisitions (M&A). His profile notes he has been instrumental in turning around many companies and was previously associated with Hutch, where he looked after business planning and finance.
- Relationships: It is disclosed that Mr. Rathi is not related to any other Director of the Company.
Compliance and Affirmations
The company affirms that:
- Mr. Gopal Rathi is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority.
- He is not disqualified from holding the office of director pursuant to the provisions of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
This confirmation is provided in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.
Meeting Logistics
The Board meeting where this appointment was approved commenced at 03:30 p.m. and concluded at 05:30 p.m. on November 13, 2026.
Filing Details
The disclosure was signed and filed by Ms. Sandhya Gopi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No. A62510), on November 13, 2026.