NIIT Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ravindra Babu Garikipati (DIN: 00984163) as an Independent Director of the Company. This decision was based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Garikipati's reappointment is for a second term of five years, commencing from November 11, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders of the company.
Director Profile
Mr. Ravindra Babu Garikipati is described as a senior technology executive, entrepreneur, and board director with more than 35 years of experience building and scaling technology-led businesses across India and Silicon Valley.
His current board positions include:
- Board Member for Axis Asset Management Company
- Board Member for IndusInd Bank Limited
- Board Member for NIIT Learning Systems Limited
- Board Member for RPS Consulting Private Limited
Additionally, he serves as:
- Strategic Advisor to ICICI Lombard
- Founding Advisor at Opptra, described as an AI native franchising and licencing partner for global brands in GCC, India and SEA
His executive and leadership track record includes:
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Flipkart
- President and CTO of 247.ai
- Vice President of Engineering at Andale (an Alibaba company)
- Founder and CEO of Davinta, a fintech startup focused on financial inclusion
Compliance Affirmations
The disclosure confirms that there are no relationships between directors to be disclosed.
It is affirmed that Mr. Ravindra Babu Garikipati is not debarred from holding the Office of Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority, and therefore he is not disqualified to be appointed as a Director.