Key Quantitative Figures

Director Identification Number (DIN) for R Kannan: 08562787

Director Identification Number (DIN) for T Anbalagan: 10402554

Age of appointed director: 53 years

Date of birth: 2nd July, 1972

Years of service: 16 years in Tamil Nadu government

Dates of Action

  • Government order date: 8th June, 2026 (G.O. (Rt). No. 71)
  • Appointment effective date: 8th June, 2026
  • Circular resolution date: Resolution No. 219 (date not specified)
  • Disclosure letter date: 19th June, 2026

Parties Involved

  • Appointing authority: Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (MIF.1) Department
  • Appointed director: Thiru R Kannan, I.A.S., Commissioner of Sugar
  • Replaced director: Thiru T Anbalagan, I.A.S., Director of Sugar
  • Compliance officer: Anuradha Ponraj, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
  • Regulatory bodies: BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 531426), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE Code: TNPL)

Purpose or Rationale

Appointment of new director following the transfer and posting of government officials. Thiru R Kannan replaces Thiru T Anbalagan as director representing the government's interest on the board.

Appointment Details

  • Appointment made via circular resolution No. 219 by Board of Directors
  • Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Appointment as Additional Director under section 161(1) of Companies Act 2013
  • Subject to approval/confirmation by shareholders via Postal Ballot process

Director Profile

  • Name: Thiru R. Kannan, I.A.S.
  • Age: 53 years (born 2nd July, 1972)
  • Qualification: Indian Administrative Service, B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
  • Service: 2010 batch of Indian Administrative Service with 16 years service in Tamil Nadu government
  • Current position: Commissioner of Sugar / Chairman & Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation Limited
  • No shares held in TNPL
  • No inter-se relationship with other directors
  • Not debarred from holding office of director by SEBI or any other authority
  • Not disqualified under Section 164 of Companies Act 2013

Government Order Details

Reference orders: G.O.(Rt)No.151 dated 09.08.2024, G.O. (Rt) No. 1883 dated 29.05.2026

Request from Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman & Managing Director of TNPL dated 01.06.2026

The government directive includes transfer of equity shares, if any, held by the former director to the new director.

Compliance Affirmations

  • Director not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any authority
  • Director not disqualified under Section 164 of Companies Act 2013
  • No inter-se relationship with other directors
  • No shareholding in TNPL