Biocon Limited Submits Employee Welfare Trust Amendment Deed with Trustee Changes
Biocon Limited has submitted Amendment #7 to its Employee Welfare Trust deed, executed on March 27, 2026, involving changes to the Trust's Board of Trustees. Mr. Krishnachar Nandakumar and Ms. Maninder Kapoor Puri will resign as trustees effective March 31, 2026, and will be replaced by Mr. Mukesh Kamath and Mr. Naveen Narayanan from April 01, 2026. The amendment modifies Article 8 of the trust deed and has been submitted to stock exchanges in compliance with SEBI regulations.

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Biocon Limited has informed stock exchanges about the submission of Amendment #7 to the Biocon India Limited Employees Welfare Trust deed, in compliance with Regulation 3(3) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The amendment was executed on March 27, 2026, and involves significant changes to the Trust's governance structure.
Trustee Resignations and Appointments
The amendment outlines a complete restructuring of the Trust's Board of Trustees. In accordance with Article 13 of the Trust Deed, two existing trustees will step down from their positions:
| Outgoing Trustees: | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Mr. Krishnachar Nandakumar | March 31, 2026 (close of business) |
| Ms. Maninder Kapoor Puri | March 31, 2026 (close of business) |
Simultaneously, two new trustees have been appointed by mutual consent of the Settlor and the new trustees, as per Article 11 of the Trust Deed:
| New Trustees: | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Mr. Mukesh Kamath | April 01, 2026 |
| Mr. Naveen Narayanan | April 01, 2026 |
Trust Deed Modifications
The amendment represents the seventh modification to the original Trust Deed dated May 18, 2001. Previous amendments were executed on July 11, 2014, July 20, 2015, February 01, 2021, August 02, 2021, March 31, 2023, and October 09, 2025. The current amendment specifically modifies Article 8 of the trust deed to reflect the new Board composition.
New Board Composition
Effective April 01, 2026, the Board of Trustees will consist exclusively of the two newly appointed members:
- Mr. Mukesh Kamath
- Mr. Naveen Narayanan
Regulatory Compliance
The company has submitted the amendment deed to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited through a formal communication dated March 27, 2026. The submission was signed by Rajesh U. Shanoy, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements under SEBI guidelines for share-based employee benefits schemes.
The amendment deed has been duly executed with signatures from Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as the Settlor, the outgoing trustees, and witnesses, completing all necessary legal formalities for the trustee transition.
Historical Stock Returns for Biocon
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.46% | -7.14% | -9.56% | +1.76% | +3.97% | -14.13% |
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