KPT Industries Ltd has intimated the re-appointment of three independent directors for a second term of five consecutive years, approved by shareholders at a meeting held on Saturday, 08th August 2026.

The reappointments were made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) read with Part A Para A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, and in accordance with Sections 149 and 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, along with rules made thereunder read with Schedule IV and Regulation 17(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Director Profiles and Appointments

1. Mr. Sanjay Ramakant Buch (DIN-00391436)

  • Senior Advocate & Solicitor and partner of M/s. Crawford Bayley & Co. practicing in Mumbai for three decades
  • Expertise in Business & Corporate laws, Restructurings, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate laws including Indian Company Law, Securities Laws and Regulations including SEBI Take Over Code, Insider Trading, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets, Limited Liability Partnerships, Foreign Exchange Management Laws, Competition Law, Property Laws, Arbitration and Corporate Litigation
  • Serves as legal advisor to Multinational, Foreign Indian companies and business houses
  • Also serves as Independent Director on the Board of a few reputed companies
  • Not disqualified from being appointed as Director under Section 164 of the Companies Act
  • Provided consent to act as Director and declaration meeting independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI LODR Regulations

2. Mr. Niraj Shishir Shirgaokar (DIN-00254525)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from Bombay University with 15 years of experience in professionally managed multi-national companies
  • Currently Managing Director of The Ugar Sugar Works Ltd (Shirgaokar Group of Companies) with interests in sugar, power, ethanol, IMFL, foundries and IT
  • Co-founded and promoted iResearch Services Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, a marketing research-based thought leadership company serving customers in USA, EU and Australasia
  • Former President of South India Sugar Mills Association (SISMA) and India Sugar Mills Association (ISMA)
  • Avid sportsman who played Squash for India, represented country at World Open Squash Doubles Championship, Over-35 National Squash Champion, and Captain of Maharashtra State Men's Squash Team
  • Not disqualified from being appointed as Director under Section 164 of the Companies Act
  • Provided consent to act as Director and declaration meeting independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI LODR Regulations

3. Ms. Rama Sanjay Kirloskar (DIN-07474724)

  • Holds a double major in Mathematics and Biology from Bryn Mawr College, USA
  • Currently Joint Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) and Managing Director of Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited (KEPL), a joint venture with Ebara Corporation, Japan
  • Serves on the Board of Karad Projects and Motors Limited and Prakar Investments Private Limited
  • Member of Executive Council of Accelerating Growth of New India's Innovations (AGNII), a programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India under PM-STIAC
  • Not disqualified from being appointed as Director under Section 164 of the Companies Act
  • Provided consent to act as Director and declaration meeting independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI LODR Regulations

Board Assessment

The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, determined that each director's credentials, professional background, expertise, experience, and social contribution would be beneficial to the Company. The Board concluded that all three directors fulfill the conditions for appointment as Independent Directors as specified in the Companies Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

All three directors will serve as Independent Directors not liable to retire by rotation for a second term of five consecutive years on the Board of the Company.