DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals accepted the resignation of Venkata Rama Subbu Behara as an independent director effective September 8, 2026. The departure follows recent changes in the company’s board structure.

The resignation was formalized through a letter dated September 8, 2026, submitted to Ms. Urvashi Tilak Dhar. Behara confirmed there are no other material reasons for his exit beyond the structural adjustments mentioned in his resignation letter.

Regulatory Compliance

The company disclosed the change pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing also referenced SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Kokila Arora, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the intimation filed with both the BSE and NSE on September 9, 2026.

Director Profile

Behara continues to hold directorships in other listed entities. His current roles include:

• MTAR Technologies Limited: Member of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee.
• Gabriel India Limited: Member of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd has appointed Anil Kumar Khaitan as an additional non-executive independent director. The appointment is effective September 4, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval.

The Board of Directors approved the induction during its meeting held on September 3, 2026. The decision was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Appointment Details

Mr. Khaitan will serve a term of five consecutive years, from September 4, 2026, to September 3, 2031. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommended his appointment to the Board.

Profile and Experience

Mr. Khaitan, aged 70, is the Chairman of SNK Corp. He holds a B.Com degree and an MBA from IMI, Geneva (1981). He joined his family business in 1976.

He brings 48 years of diversified business experience across the jute, paper, pharmaceutical, copper, and steel industries, including international operations. His expertise includes strategic business planning, financial management, and human resource development.

Mr. Khaitan is a past President of PHD CCI and has served on the executive committees of FICCI and ASSOCHAM. He is also Chairman of the Governing Board of the ICSI Registered Valuers Organization.

Regulatory Compliance

The company confirmed that none of the existing directors are related to Mr. Khaitan. He is not debarred from holding office under any SEBI order or authority directive.