Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding changes to its board composition.

The Board of Directors approved via Circular Resolution No. 221 the appointment of Thiru V Arun Roy, I.A.S. (DIN: 01726117) as Director on the company's board. The appointment follows Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (MIF.1) Department Order G.O. (Rt). No. 191 dated 22.10.2026, which nominated Mr. Roy to represent the Finance Department in place of Thiru N Venkatesh, I.A.S. (DIN: 06557732).

Mr. V Arun Roy was appointed as an Additional Director under section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 with effect from 22nd October 2026. The appointment is based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to approval/confirmation by shareholders through a Postal Ballot process in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

The disclosure confirms that Mr. Roy is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or other authority, as required by SEBI Letter dated 14th June 2018 and Stock Exchange Circular dated 20th June 2018. Additionally, he is not disqualified from holding director office under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Key details about the appointed director:

  • Age: 47 years (Date of Birth: 11th March, 1979)
  • Educational Qualification: Indian Administrative Service
  • Experience: Over two decades of service in various departments of Government of Tamil Nadu (2003 batch IAS officer)
  • Current Position: Secretary to Government (Expenditure), Finance Department
  • Shareholding: Holds no shares in TNPL
  • Relationship: No inter-se relationship with other directors of the company

The government order (G.O.(Rt)No.191) directs that any equity shares held by the former director (Thiru N. Venkatesh) shall be transferred in favor of the new director nominated in this order.

The disclosure was signed by Anuradha Ponraj, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (ICSI Membership No: F13594) on 30th October 2026 at 16:54:37.