D-Link India appoints Vaishali Koparkar as independent director
D-Link India appoints Vaishali Prasad Koparkar as independent director effective August 26, 2026. Appointment requires shareholder approval via postal ballot for a five-year term. Board reconstitutes committees, adding Koparkar to audit and nomination panels. Koparkar brings 36 years of financial expertise from Larsen & Toubro and Indian Oil.

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D-Link appointed Ms. Vaishali Prasad Koparkar as an independent director effective August 26, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.
The Board of Directors approved the move based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ms. Koparkar will serve a first term of five consecutive years. The company confirmed she has not been debarred by SEBI or any other authority.
Ms. Koparkar brings over 36 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and risk management. She previously served in leadership roles at Larsen & Toubro Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Management Accountant from CIMA, London.
Committee Reconstitution
Following the appointment, the board reconstituted its committees. Ms. Koparkar has been added to the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
Audit Committee
| Name | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Mangesh Kinare | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Chairperson |
| Mr. Amit Pandit | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Hung -Yi- Kao | Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Yen Wen Chen | Non-Executive Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Vaishali Koparkar | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Madhu Gadodia | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
| Name | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Amit Pandit | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Chairperson |
| Mr. Mangesh Kinare | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Hung -Yi- Kao | Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Yen Wen Chen | Non-Executive Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Vaishali Koparkar | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Madhu Gadodia | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
| Name | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Amit Pandit | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Chairperson |
| Mr. Mangesh Kinare | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Tushar Sighat | Managing Director & CEO | Member |
| Ms. Vaishali Koparkar | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Madhu Gadodia | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
Risk Management Committee
| Name | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tushar Sighat | Managing Director & CEO | Chairperson |
| Mr. Mangesh Kinare | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Hung -Yi- Kao | Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Yen Wen Chen | Non-Executive Independent Director | Member |
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
| Name | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tushar Sighat | Managing Director & CEO | Chairperson |
| Mr. Mangesh Kinare | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Amit Pandit | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Vaishali Koparkar | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Ms. Madhu Gadodia | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
Ms. Madhu Gadodia’s term as an independent director expires on August 26, 2026. The company disclosed no relationships between directors and no shareholding by Ms. Koparkar in the company.
Historical Stock Returns for D-Link
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.93% | +6.67% | -1.05% | +9.62% | -7.95% | +269.90% |
How might Ms. Koparkar's extensive background in risk management and financial reporting influence D-Link's upcoming audit processes and internal control frameworks?
What strategic shifts in corporate governance or executive compensation could be anticipated given Ms. Koparkar's appointment to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee?
Given Ms. Madhu Gadodia's term expiry coincides with this appointment, how will the transition of committee leadership roles impact the continuity of oversight functions?


































