Biopol Chemicals appoints Vandan Vij Sarkar and Sukhomoy Das as Directors
Biopol Chemicals Limited appointed Ms. Vandan Vij Sarkar as a Non-Executive Director and Mr. Sukhomoy Das as a Non-Executive Independent Director to its Board effective June 11, 2026. Ms. Sarkar brings over 25 years of experience in the chemicals industry, while Mr. Das contributes over 30 years of expertise in healthcare and governance. The Board also reconstituted its Audit and Nomination and Remuneration Committees to comply with regulatory requirements.

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Biopol Chemicals Limited has appointed Ms. Vandan Vij Sarkar and Mr. Sukhomoy Das as directors to its Board effective June 11, 2026, following a meeting of the Board of Directors. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the company's governance structure and leveraging the extensive experience of the new appointees in strategic management and corporate governance.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Vandan Vij Sarkar (DIN: 02198810) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Director. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University and brings over 25 years of experience in the chemicals industry, with expertise in business development, strategic planning, and supply chain management. Ms. Sarkar is the spouse of Mr. Santanu Sarkar, Managing Director, and mother of Mr. Vedant Sarkar, Whole-time Director. She will hold office up to the date of the next General Meeting or within three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier, and will be liable to retire by rotation.
The Board also appointed Mr. Sukhomoy Das (DIN: 11761165) as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Das is a highly experienced healthcare professional and governance expert with over 30 years of experience in clinical leadership, public policy, risk management, and corporate governance. He holds qualifications in Medicine from India and the United Kingdom and an LL.B. degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Since 1996, he has served in various senior clinical roles within NHS Scotland. He is currently serving as a Non-Executive Director and Whistleblowing Champion on the Board of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. Mr. Das will hold office up to the date of the next General Meeting or within three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier. The Board confirmed that he fulfills the criteria of independence under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. During his tenure, he will not be liable to retire by rotation.
Consequent to these appointments, the Board approved the reconstitution of various committees to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Sukhomoy Das has been appointed as the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. The meeting commenced at 03:00 P.M. and concluded at 04:30 P.M. on June 11, 2026.
Key Details of Appointments
| Particulars | Vandan Vij Sarkar | Sukhomoy Das |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Non-Executive Director | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| DIN | 02198810 | 11761165 |
| Date of Appointment | June 11, 2026 | June 11, 2026 |
| Term | Up to next General Meeting or 3 months | 5 consecutive years (subject to shareholder approval) |
Historical Stock Returns for Biopol Chemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.55% | -5.76% | -21.98% | -14.69% | -14.69% | -14.69% |
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