The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the reappointment of four Independent Directors for second terms of five consecutive years each.
Dr. Anchal Kumar Jain (DIN: 09546925)
Nature of Change: Reappointment as Independent Director
Effective Date: May 25, 2027
Tenure: Second term of five years from May 25, 2027 to May 24, 2032 (both days inclusive)
Profile: Aged about 67 years, holds B.Tech, M.Tech & Ph.D. degrees with more than 40 years of experience in teaching. Retired as Professor and Head (Soil and Water Engineering) from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Also served as Professor at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (Punjab). Awarded 'Noble Citizen Award' in 2020, 'Team Award' and 'Commendation Medal' from Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers for outstanding contribution to research in soil and water engineering, and 'Shiksha Rattan Puraskar' in 2010 by India International Friendship Society.
Dr. Roshan Lal Behl (DIN: 06443747)
Nature of Change: Reappointment as Independent Director
Effective Date: August 24, 2027
Tenure: Second term of five years from August 24, 2027 to August 23, 2032 (both days inclusive)
Profile: 69 years of age, holds M.Com, MBA (Financial Management) and Ph.D. (Corporate Disclosure Practices of Indian Companies). Has more than 39 years of experience in teaching. Retired as Principal from Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Ludhiana in November 2019. Served as Director of Ludhiana Stock Exchange from 2012 to 2014.
Dr. Prem Lata Singla (DIN: 09674172)
Nature of Change: Reappointment as Independent Director
Effective Date: August 24, 2027
Tenure: Second term of five years from August 24, 2027 to August 23, 2032 (both days inclusive)
Profile: 70 years of age, holds B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees. Dedicated 24 years to the field of teaching, during which she served as a principal and significantly contributed to academic research. Has published many books and research papers in journals. Retired principal from Bahi Nagahia Singh Memorial. Meets the requirements of skills and capabilities as required to be an Independent Director of the Company.
Dr. Rajan Dhir (DIN: 09632451)
Nature of Change: Reappointment as Independent Director
Effective Date: August 24, 2027
Tenure: Second term of five years from August 24, 2027 to August 23, 2032 (both days inclusive)
Profile: 68 years of age, holds M.Sc., MBA, NPTEL Marketing and Ph.D. in Management. Has more than 39 years of experience in the field of Business Management Administration. Has written various Research Papers on different topics predominantly Corporate Governance.
Compliance Declarations
Relationship Disclosure: None of the directors have any relationships between directors disclosed
SEBI Debarment: All four directors are not debarred from holding office of a Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other such authority
Companies Act Section 164: All four directors have submitted declarations confirming they are not disqualified from holding the office of director pursuant to provisions of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013
Approval Requirements
All reappointments are subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
