JG Chemicals Limited announced the appointment of two Independent Directors to its Board, effective November 3, 2026. The company filed this regulatory disclosure with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited under standard listing requirements.

Appointment Details

  • Mr. Sunil Duggal appointed as Independent Director
  • Electrical Engineering degree from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
  • Alumnus of IMD, Lausanne and IIM Calcutta
  • Over three decades of experience in mining, metals, cement, and technology sectors
  • Former Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Limited
  • Former Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director of Hindustan Zinc Limited
  • Currently Chief Executive Officer of Bhumi Ventures and Part-time Global Advisor to dss+
  • Industry association roles: CII, FIMI, FICCI, Skill Council for Mining Sector, International Zinc Association, Indian Lead Zinc Association
  • Honors: CEO of the Year by ABP News (2018), Business Leader of the Year by ET Now (2019)
  • Mr. Kaushik Roy appointed as Independent Director
  • Mechanical engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur
  • Studied Business Administration at University of Tokyo
  • Alumnus of IMD, Switzerland
  • Over three decades of experience in strategic leadership and business transformation
  • Former Managing Director of PCBL Chemical Limited (2013-2025)
  • Former leadership roles at Apollo Tyres Limited as Management Board Member
  • Currently Advisor to Chairman's Office of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group
  • Honors: Business Leader of the Year by The Economic Times (FY20), Calcutta Management Association's Management Excellence Award for Corporate Leadership (2021)
  • Industry association roles: CII and industry bodies of Tyres & Chemicals

Management Commentary

Anirudh Jhunjhunwala, MD & CEO of JG Chemicals, stated that the appointments will strengthen the company's governance practices and support long-term growth objectives. He emphasized the directors' extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of metals and chemicals sectors.

Mr. Sunil Duggal commented that he looks forward to contributing his experience across metals and mining sectors to the company's strategic direction, with focus on governance, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Mr. Kaushik Roy stated that he looks forward to bringing his experience in business transformation, strategic growth and governance to support the company's continued progress.

Company Background

JG Chemicals Limited, incorporated in 1975, is India's largest manufacturer of Zinc Oxide and among the top five global manufacturers with total zinc chemicals capacity of 70,000 MTPA. The company is also India's largest zinc recycling company with strong in-house recycling technology. JGCL serves 200+ domestic and 50+ global customers across more than 10 countries, catering to diverse industries including Rubber & Tyres, Pharmaceuticals, Ceramics, Paints & Coatings, Agriculture, Electronics, Batteries and Specialty Chemicals. The company serves 9 of the top 10 global tyre manufacturers.