This is a regulatory disclosure filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding decisions taken at the Board of Directors meeting held on May 25, 2026. The meeting commenced at 06:00 PM IST and concluded at 07:20 PM IST.
Key Board Approvals:
1. Re-appointment of Independent Director
- The Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Chanana (DIN: 00112424) as Independent Director for a second term of 5 consecutive years.
- Term period: February 17, 2027 to February 16, 2032 (both days inclusive).
- The appointment is not liable to retire by rotation.
- Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Director Profile:
- Mr. Chanana was previously appointed as Independent Director for his first term from February 17, 2022 to February 16, 2027.
- Educational qualifications: Bachelor's degree in law and master's degree in arts from University of Delhi.
- Professional membership: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
- Current association: Trustee at National Pension Scheme Trust.
- Work experience: Over 25 years in investments, technology and corporate governance.
- Previous associations: Oriental Insurance Company Limited and New India Assurance Company Limited.
- Not related to any other director of the company.
- Not debarred from holding director office by virtue of any SEBI order or other authority.
2. Re-appointment of Internal Auditor
- The Board re-appointed M/s. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP as Internal Auditor.
- Term: One consecutive year for FY 2026-27.
- Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Auditor Profile:
- Grant Thornton Bharat is a leading consulting and professional services firm in India.
- Founding member of the global Grant Thornton network.
- Services include assurance, tax, risk, ESG, deals, and transformation consulting.
- Client base: Corporates, government, and emerging businesses.
- Scale: Over 13,000 professionals across 21 offices in India.
- Global network: 80,000 people in 150+ markets.
- Focus areas: Climate, inclusion, private capital, digital transformation, regulatory advisory, and global value chains.
3. Re-appointment of Cost Auditors
- The Board re-appointed M/s. Vijender Sharma & Company, Cost Accountants as Cost Auditors.
- Term: One consecutive year for FY 2026-27.
- The Board fixed their remuneration (amount not specified in disclosure).
- Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
- Subject to ratification of remuneration by shareholders in the ensuing 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Auditor Profile:
- M/s. Vijender Sharma & Co. is a firm of Cost Accountants established in 2006.
- Services include costing, audit, advisory, compliance, valuation, and insolvency.
- Described as providing practical, high-quality solutions with emphasis on integrity and confidentiality.
Financial Impact:
Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure. The reappointments represent routine governance matters without immediate financial implications.