Director (Production) Resigns as Whole-time Director; New Head of Production Appointed

Mr. Kazunari Yamaguchi has resigned as Whole-time Director designated as Director (Production) w.e.f. close of business hours of 30th September 2026, following withdrawal of nomination by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

Executive Resignation Effective Date

30th September 2026

Departing Executive

Mr. Kazunari Yamaguchi, Whole-time Director (Production)

New Appointment Effective Date

1st October 2026

New Executive

Mr. Sarada Prasana Nayak, Head (Production and Production Engineering)

New Executive Experience

Over 30 years in planning large-scale CAPEX programmes and setting up green field and brown field projects

What changed

• Mr. Kazunari Yamaguchi resigned from the post of Whole-time Director designated as Director (Production) with effect from close of business hours of 30th September 2026.
• The resignation follows the withdrawal of his nomination by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, communicated by a letter dated 23rd September 2026.
• He will continue on the Board as a Non-executive Director.
• He has also resigned as a member of the Risk Management Committee from the same date.

New appointment

• The Board appointed Mr. Sarada Prasana Nayak as Senior Management Personnel designated as Head (Production and Production Engineering), effective 1st October 2026, on terms of existing full-time employment.
• His responsibilities cover business plans and strategy for the complete manufacturing domain, including capacity expansion, multi-location plant operations, smart factory and sustainable operations.
• He is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering, an alumnus of Utkal University and Ravenshaw College, Odisha, with over 30 years of experience in planning large-scale CAPEX programmes and setting up green field and brown field projects from concept to commissioning.
• He has worked extensively on localisation, supplier development, new technologies and carbon neutral initiatives.

How to read it

In his resignation letter, Mr. Yamaguchi thanked the Board for its cooperation and support during his tenure. The change arises from the parent company's nomination decision, and he remains associated with the Board in a non-executive capacity, with day-to-day production leadership passing to a senior executive with a long manufacturing background.

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