Change in Director / Key Managerial Personnel
Nature of change: Re-appointment
Name and DIN: Mr. R. Varadarajan (DIN: 00001738)
Effective date and tenure: Re-appointed as Director liable to retire by rotation and as Wholetime Director for five years from 5th June 2026 to 4th June 2031, including continuation after attaining age 70 during tenure. Approved by shareholders at 40th AGM on 23rd July 2026.
Brief profile: Mr. Varadarajan has been associated with Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited since its inception in 1987. First appointed as Wholetime Director on 5th June 2003. Holds Master's degrees in Business Management and English Literature. Has extensive experience in strategic and financial planning, project management, technical operations, and commercial management. Spearheaded the Company's diversification from sugar into alcohol, organic fertilisers, cogeneration of power and bio-products. Played key role in acquisition of sugar factories and integration of their management cultures and operations. Actively involved in industry associations: President of South Indian Sugar Mills Association (SISMA) and Executive Committee Member of Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA).
Confirmation of eligibility: Yes, compliant with SEBI Letter dated 14th June 2018 read along with Exchange Circular dated 20th June 2018, affirming not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
Relationship with other directors: Nil
Key Financial or Operational Approvals
Appointment of Statutory Auditors: Shareholders at 40th AGM on 23rd July 2026 approved appointment of M/s. Karthikeyan & Jayaram, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 007570S), as Statutory Auditors for term of five years from conclusion of 40th AGM until conclusion of 45th AGM. They will audit financial statements for five financial years ending 31st March 2027 to 31st March 2031.
M/s. S. Krishnamoorthy & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001496S), retired at conclusion of 40th AGM upon completion of two consecutive terms of five years each.
Profile of new auditors: M/s. Karthikeyan & Jayaram was established on 6th November 1974 with over five decades of professional experience. Firm provides services in audit and assurance, risk advisory, domestic and international taxation, regulatory services, corporate advisory and financial services. Has offices in Coimbatore and Erode. Experience across various sectors including manufacturing, banking, non-banking financial companies, infrastructure, textiles, agro-based industries, food industries, logistics, retail and educational institutions. Presently has seven partners.
Strategic or Business Context
No specific business outlook, risks, trends, or macro/micro developments disclosed in this filing.
Any Other Material Information
Company details: Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited, 1GV, 360, Kamaraj Road, Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore - 641015, Tamil Nadu, India. CIN: L01542TZ1985PLC001706, GSTIN: 33AABCR4179D1ZL.
Scrip symbols: NSE: RAJSREESUG, BSE: 500354
Date of disclosure: 23rd July 2026
Reference number: SEC26063
Compliance: Filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015