century enka has approved the re-appointment of Suresh Sodani as Managing Director & CEO for a further period of two years, effective from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029. The decision, taken by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2026, is subject to the approval of the shareholders. Sodani brings over three decades of experience in finance, accounts, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and corporate governance to the role.

The re-appointment follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board meeting, which commenced at 4:15 p.m. and concluded at 4:26 p.m. IST, also reviewed the necessary disclosures required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that Sodani is not related to any of the existing directors and is not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority.

Sodani has played a key role in articulating the long-term strategy of the Chlor-Alkali business and leading central projects. During his tenure as Managing Director & CEO, he has focused on increasing NTCF capacity, entering the PTCF segment, and launching new value-added products. He has also overseen the exit from non-viable products while directing investments in modernization, renewable energy, and safety initiatives.

The regulatory disclosures regarding the re-appointment were made in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company has filed the necessary details with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

Key Details of Re-appointment

Century Enka Limited has fixed Thursday, August 13, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for dividend payment, pending declaration at its upcoming Annual General Meeting. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 12, 2026, to August 13, 2026, for this purpose. The dividend, if declared, will be paid electronically subject to tax deduction at source.

The 60th Annual General Meeting of Century Enka is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 02:30 p.m. IST. The meeting will be held through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Notice of AGM, Explanatory Statement, and Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 will be sent electronically and uploaded to the company website.

Shareholders can participate in remote e-voting arranged by NSDL prior to the meeting. The e-voting window opens on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and closes on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Electronic voting will also be available to shareholders participating during the AGM.

Key Meeting Dates

The company stated that physical copies of the Annual Report for Financial Year 2025-26 will be sent only to members who specifically request them. Members holding shares in physical form must ensure their KYC details are updated to receive corporate benefits electronically. Additionally, SEBI has provided a special window until February 4, 2027, for the re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares.