Company Secretary & Compliance Officer appointed, Additional Director named; non-executive director resigns

1) Mr. Irfan Ali appointed Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and designated KMP, w.e.f. October 9, 2026.

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Company Secretary Appointment

Mr. Irfan Ali appointed Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and designated KMP, w.e.f. October 9, 2026

Additional Director Appointment

Mr. Sachin Duggal appointed Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent), subject to members' approval

Non-Executive Director Resignation

Mr. Jason Wesley Johnson resigned as Non-Executive Director from close of business hours on October 9, 2026

Three changes to the board and management were approved at the Board meeting held on October 9, 2026, which commenced at 4:30 pm (IST) and concluded at 4:52 pm (IST).

Appointments and exit

• Mr. Irfan Ali was appointed Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), with effect from October 9, 2026.
• Mr. Sachin Duggal was appointed an Additional Director in the Non-Executive Non-Independent category, with effect from October 9, 2026, subject to approval of the members of the Company.
• Mr. Jason Wesley Johnson resigned as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from the close of business hours of October 9, 2026.

The new Company Secretary

Mr. Irfan Ali has around 20 years of post-qualification experience across Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Real Estate and Media. His stated areas of expertise cover Corporate Governance, Secretarial Compliances, Mergers & Acquisitions, FEMA Compliances, Shareholder Services and Board Management. He holds a Company Secretary (CS) qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree from Allahabad University. Before joining, he was associated with Jubilant Pharmova Limited, UNO Minda Limited, DLF Home Developers Limited and Moving Picture Company (India) Limited.

The new Additional Director

Mr. Sachin Duggal is aged around 50 years and has about 25 years of experience in strategic and operational finance roles across multiple industries and global regions. He is presently VP & CFO of the Global Performance Solutions Business Unit of Tenneco, described as a global manufacturing portfolio with revenues of approximately USD 4 billion. He is a Chartered Accountant and has held leadership positions with multinational organisations including Tenneco, Wabtec Corporation and General Electric. The Company states he is not related to any Director of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other authority. His appointment is subject to shareholders' approval.

The resignation

Mr. Jason Wesley Johnson's resignation letter states that he is stepping down owing to his other preoccupations and professional commitments, and confirms there is no other reason. The Company states that he has confirmed there are no material reasons for his resignation other than those mentioned in his resignation letter. The Board placed on record its appreciation for his valuable contributions during his tenure as Director.

What this means for investors

• These are board and key managerial personnel changes; they relate to who holds these offices rather than to the Company's products or finances.
• A Company Secretary & Compliance Officer is a Key Managerial Personnel, a role tied to the Company's secretarial and compliance functions.
• The Additional Director's appointment takes effect subject to the approval of members, so it will be placed before shareholders.
• On the same date, one board seat and one KMP role were filled, alongside the exit of a non-executive director.

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