Ajel Limited Announces Director Appointment and Resignation Following Board Meeting
Ajel Limited announced board changes effective March 27, 2026, appointing Mr. Mariya Sharivn Jeffrey Loorthu as Additional Director while accepting the resignation of Mr. Ashrith Reddy Gireddy due to personal preoccupations. The new director serves as Non-Executive, Independent Director and meets all regulatory requirements. The company's board now comprises seven directors following these changes.

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Ajel Limited announced key board changes following its meeting held on March 27, 2026, at the company's corporate office. The board meeting, which commenced at 05:00 PM and concluded at 05:15 PM, resulted in the appointment of a new director and acceptance of a resignation, both effective immediately.
Director Appointment Details
The board appointed Mr. Mariya Sharivn Jeffrey Loorthu (DIN: 09253546) as Additional Director with effect from March 27, 2026. The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Mariya Sharivn Jeffrey Loorthu |
| DIN: | 09253546 |
| Position: | Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) |
| Effective Date: | March 27, 2026 |
| Relationship: | No relation to any Director or Key Management Personnel |
The newly appointed director is described as an experienced person with knowledge and experience of the industry suitable for the company. Mr. Loorthu fulfills the criteria of independence as required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The company confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of SEBI or other authorities.
Director Resignation
Simultaneously, the board accepted the resignation of Mr. Ashrith Reddy Gireddy (DIN: 09568296), who stepped down from his position as Director with effect from the conclusion of the board meeting held on March 27, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Ashrith Reddy Gireddy |
| DIN: | 09568296 |
| Reason: | Personal preoccupations |
| Effective Date: | March 27, 2026 |
| Resignation Date: | March 26, 2026 |
Mr. Gireddy submitted his resignation letter on March 26, 2026, citing personal reasons and other professional commitments. The company received confirmation from the outgoing director that there are no other material reasons for his resignation beyond those mentioned in his resignation letter.
Current Board Composition
Following these changes, Ajel Limited's board comprises seven directors as of March 27, 2026:
- Mr. Srinivasa Reddy Arikatla - Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 01673552)
- Mrs. Harshana Antharaji - Wholetime Director & CFO (DIN: 07466984)
- Mr. Rama Rao Madasu - Non-Executive Independent Director (DIN: 01954086)
- Mr. Venkata Stayanarayana Reddy Chintakuntla - Non-Executive Independent Director (DIN: 08582621)
- Mrs. Usha Rani Kanteti - Independent Director (DIN: 11351876)
- Mr. Lakshmi Narayan Vuppuluri - Independent Director (DIN: 05263132)
- Mr. Mariya Sharivn Jeffrey Loorthu - Additional Director (DIN: 09253546)
Regulatory Compliance
The announcements were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All required disclosures under SEBI Circular CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated September 09, 2015, have been provided to the stock exchanges. The company has submitted the necessary documentation and confirmations to ensure full regulatory compliance with the board changes.
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