Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on 14th August 2026 (commencing at 2:00 PM and concluding at 4:10 PM), approved the appointment of Mr. R. Manoranjan (DIN: 11882006) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company. This appointment is effective from 17th August 2026.

The appointment was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The term of appointment as an Independent Director will be for a period of 5 years, subject to approval by shareholders.

Mr. R. Manoranjan will serve as a Non-Executive, Independent Director. He is not related to the Promoter or Promoter Group and fulfills all criteria of independence as required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, as well as the SEBI Listing Regulations.

The company confirms pursuant to Exchange circular LIST/COMP/1412078-19 dated June 20, 2078 that the director being appointed is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.

Director Profile Details

  • Name: Mr. R. Manoranjan
  • Age: Approximately 44 years
  • Qualifications: Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Master's Degree in Commerce, Bachelor's Degree in Law
  • Experience: Over 15 years of extensive professional experience in corporate law, secretarial and legal matters
  • Expertise Areas: Rights Issues, Private Equity, Public Offerings, Listing Compliances, FEMA, corporate governance, legal due diligence, advising on valuations
  • Previous Associations: Panasonic Group, Tata Group, and Cauvery Group in various capacities including Company Secretary and Legal Professional
  • Specializations: Handling legal and due diligence assignments for private equity transactions, rights issues, and listing compliances; extensive knowledge of securities laws and regulatory frameworks

The Board considers Mr. R. Manoranjan to be a young, energetic, competent and experienced professional possessing the requisite knowledge, skills and expertise to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of an Independent Director. His extensive experience in corporate governance, legal and secretarial matters, and regulatory compliances is expected to be of immense value and benefit to the Company.

Relationship Disclosure

Mr. R. Manoranjan is not related to any Director(s) of the Company as defined under the provisions of Section 2(77) of Companies Act, 2013.

Additional Documentation

The disclosure includes Annexure-A containing required disclosures as per Master Circular HO/49h4/74(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.