Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. Appoints Shri Aditya Shekhar Singh as Government Nominee Director

Balmer Lawrie & Co . Ltd., the government enterprise, has announced a key board appointment under regulatory disclosure requirements. The company has appointed Shri Aditya Shekhar Singh as Non-Executive Additional Director in the designation of Government Nominee Director, effective March 18, 2026.

Board Appointment Details

The appointment was formalized through a Board of Directors resolution by circulation dated March 17, 2026, and passed on March 18, 2026. The decision followed a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and was made pursuant to a letter bearing reference no. CA-31022/1/2021-CA-PNG (37493) dated March 9, 2026, received from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Parameter:	Details
Appointee:	Shri Aditya Shekhar Singh
DIN:	11606166
Position:	Non-Executive Additional Director
Designation:	Government Nominee Director
Effective Date:	March 18, 2026
Term:	Until next General Meeting
Administrative Ministry Term:	Until March 8, 2029 or further orders

Professional Background

Shri Aditya Shekhar Singh currently serves as Deputy Secretary (General Coordination & Flagship Program) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. In this role, he oversees coordination activities within the Ministry and manages the implementation of procurement policies related to 'Make in India' initiatives.

His responsibilities encompass various strategic areas including:

Implementation of 'Make in India', 'Start-Up', and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives for oil & gas CPSEs
Matters related to Global Tender Enquiry and MSMEs
Operations of Indian Institute of Petroleum Energy (IIPE) and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum & Technology (RGIPT)
Skill Development Initiatives of the Ministry

Educational Qualifications and Experience

Singh holds a Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Financial & HR Management and brings 26 years of extensive experience in government operations. His career spans multiple ministries and departments within the Government of India, including:

Ministry/Department:	Areas of Work
Ministry of Defence:	Operational/work services related matters of Indian Air Force
Department of Financial Services/Ministry of Finance:	Agriculture Credit of Public Sector Banks, Banking operations
Ministry of Minority Affairs:	Debt Recovery Tribunals, NPA monitoring, minority schemes

His diverse experience includes monitoring Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of all Public Sector Banks, managing minority scholarship and fellowship programs, and handling administrative matters related to Haj operations.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has confirmed that Shri Aditya Shekhar Singh is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other regulatory authority. The appointment disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company also disclosed that Singh does not have any inter-se relationship with other Directors of the Company, ensuring independence in his role as Government Nominee Director. The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at the next General Meeting of the Company.

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Balmer Lawrie & Co . Ltd., a Government of India enterprise, has issued an updated disclosure to stock exchanges regarding a change in senior management designation. The company informed the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the revised effective date for a previously announced management change.

Management Designation Update

The company announced that Shri J Suresh Antony has been redesignated as Head (Industrial Packaging) with effect from 4th March, 2026, instead of the previously communicated date of 1st March, 2026. This update was communicated in reference to the company's earlier intimation dated 6th November, 2025, which had originally announced the change in designation from Vice President (Manufacturing) – IP to Head (Industrial Packaging).

Regulatory Compliance Details

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that all other contents of the original intimation remain unchanged, with only the effective date being revised.

Parameter	Details
Nature of Change	Designation change from Vice President (Manufacturing) – IP to Head (Industrial Packaging)
Effective Date	4th March, 2026
Previously Announced Date	1st March, 2026
Term of Appointment	Till superannuation or till further order, whichever is earlier

Professional Profile

Shri J Suresh Antony brings over 31 years of expertise in mechanical engineering, with specialization in machine operations, process optimization, and plant performance enhancement. He has been serving at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. since 1997, where he has:

Spearheaded major capacity expansions
Pioneered innovative drum designs
Set record dispatch benchmarks
Demonstrated proficiency in P&L analysis and lean manufacturing
Maintained strong focus on safety compliance

The executive's experience spans R&D foundations from his earlier professional stints, and he is recognized for driving sustainable operational growth and contributing to industrial excellence.

Corporate Communication

The updated disclosure was signed by Kavita Bhavsar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and communicated to both major stock exchanges where the company is listed. The company maintains its headquarters at 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata, and operates under CIN L15492WB1924GO1004835.