Change in Director / Key Managerial Personnel

Nature of Change: Appointment of two Non-Official Independent Directors

Shri Dipesh Kumar:

  • DIN: 11904399
  • Date of Birth: February 20, 1971
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Date of Appointment: August 20, 2026 (effective from April 20, 2026 - date of DIN allotment)
  • Qualification: M.Com
  • Expertise: Over 25 years of experience in organizational and political leadership with expertise in organization building, team management, and public outreach. Held various leadership positions in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including District Minister, District President and District Organization In-charge. Extensive experience in organizational development, membership drives, social initiatives, public relations, youth engagement and community outreach.
  • Shareholding in Company: Nil
  • Directorships in other Listed Companies: Nil
  • Committee Memberships: Nil

Shri Ravada Satyanarayana:

  • DIN: 11905587
  • Date of Birth: August 1, 1964
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Date of Appointment: August 21, 2026 (effective from April 21, 2026 - date of DIN allotment)
  • Qualification: MA, PhD
  • Expertise: Over 35 years of experience in higher education governance, public administration and academic administration. Served as Principal of Government Degree College and Professor/Principal in reputed educational institutions. Expertise in institutional development, curriculum design, faculty coordination, NAAC accreditation and quality assurance. Actively involved in implementation of NEP 2020, skill development and employability initiatives, government coordination, community outreach and strategic institutional development.
  • Shareholding in Company: Nil
  • Directorships in other Listed Companies: Nil
  • Committee Memberships: Nil

Appointment Details:

  • Both appointments made for a period of three years
  • Appointed by Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India
  • Government letters: No. 95/01/2025(ii)-HR-PSU (e-38759) and No. 95/01/2025(iii)-HR-PSU (e-38759), both dated August 13, 2026
  • Board approval via Circular Resolution dated August 18, 2026
  • Both directors are not debarred from holding office of Director by virtue of any order passed by Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other authority
  • No inter-se relationship between the new directors and other Board members