Apollo Tyres Independent Director Berjis Desai Resigns Following Government Appointment
Apollo Tyres Ltd announced the resignation of Independent Director Mr. Berjis Desai (DIN: 00153675) effective April 7, 2026, following his appointment as Member of the National Commission for Minorities, Government of India. Mr. Desai confirmed no other material reasons for his resignation and holds directorships in several other listed entities including The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, Man Infraconstruction Limited, and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited. The company has filed all necessary regulatory disclosures under SEBI Listing Regulations.

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Apollo tyres Ltd has announced the resignation of Independent Director Mr. Berjis Desai, effective from the end of business hours on April 7, 2026. The resignation comes as a result of his appointment as Member of the National Commission for Minorities, Government of India, New Delhi.
Resignation Details
The company filed the disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, providing comprehensive details about the directorship change. Mr. Berjis Desai, holding Director Identification Number 00153675, submitted his resignation letter confirming his departure from the board.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mr. Berjis Desai |
| DIN: | 00153675 |
| Position: | Independent Director |
| Resignation Date: | April 7, 2026 |
| Reason: | Appointment as Member, National Commission for Minorities |
Other Directorships and Committee Positions
Mr. Desai holds directorships in several other listed entities, serving in various capacities:
Listed Company Directorships:
- The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
- Man Infraconstruction Limited (Chairman - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
- Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited (Chairman - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
- Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited (Chairman - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
- Praj Industries Limited (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
Committee Memberships: Mr. Desai serves on multiple board committees across these companies, including Audit Committees, Nomination & Remuneration Committees, CSR Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee in various capacities as member or chairperson.
Regulatory Compliance
The resignation letter, signed by Mr. Berjis Desai on April 7, 2026, explicitly states his gratitude to the board and confirms that there are no other material reasons for his resignation beyond his new government appointment. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Seema Thapar filed the necessary documentation with both NSE and BSE, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
The disclosure has been uploaded on the company's website at apollotyres.com as part of the transparency requirements under SEBI regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Apollo Tyres
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.31% | +5.61% | -1.23% | -11.44% | +1.09% | +112.48% |
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