Dish TV India Appoints Ashok Anant Paranjpe as Non-Executive Independent Director
Dish TV India Limited has formalised the appointment of Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe as Non-Executive Independent Director effective May 13, 2026, for a first term of five consecutive years ending May 12, 2031. The appointment followed interim approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and confirmation from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. Paranjpe is a senior legal professional with over two decades of experience at Wadia Ghandy & Company and currently serves as Managing Partner of MDP Associates, Advocates & Solicitors.

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Dish TV India Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe (DIN: 07440788) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, with the appointment becoming effective on May 13, 2026. The development follows the receipt of an interim approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, vide communication dated May 12, 2026, in accordance with the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels applicable to the Company.
Appointment Details
The appointment was originally disclosed to the exchanges on April 17, 2026, when shareholders approved Mr. Paranjpe's induction to the Board. The effectiveness of the appointment was conditional upon receipt of the requisite regulatory approval from the MIB. With the interim approval received and the Ministry of Home Affairs' approval also confirmed on May 13, 2026, the appointment has been formalised. The key terms of the appointment are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe |
| DIN: | 07440788 |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Effective Date: | May 13, 2026 |
| Term: | First term of 5 (five) consecutive years |
| Tenure Period: | May 13, 2026 to May 12, 2031 (both days inclusive) |
| Liable to Retire by Rotation: | No |
| Relationship with Board: | Not related to any Director on the Board |
Profile of Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe
Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe is a senior legal professional with extensive experience spanning Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution. He was a Partner at Wadia Ghandy & Company, Mumbai, for over two decades, during which he built a strong reputation for advising leading banks and financial institutions on a broad range of matters.
His areas of advisory expertise include:
- Securities transactions and security documentation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Cross-border lending and finance
- Acquisition of financial assets, including non-performing assets
Mr. Paranjpe served as the Managing Partner of MDP & Partners for 13 years and has been the Managing Partner of MDP Associates, Advocates & Solicitors since August 2024. He is registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in its Independent Directors Databank and currently serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director on the boards of LIC Mutual Fund Trustee Pvt. Ltd., SICOM Limited, and Team India Guaranty Limited.
Regulatory Compliance
The appointment has been disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by Ranjit Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Dish TV India Limited, on May 13, 2026. Mr. Paranjpe is not related to any existing Director on the Board of the Company, satisfying the independence criteria applicable to his role.
Historical Stock Returns for Dish TV
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.30% | -10.16% | +9.09% | -25.00% | -33.07% | -72.68% |
How might Mr. Paranjpe's expertise in non-performing assets and banking finance influence Dish TV's strategy for managing its existing debt obligations and potential restructuring efforts?
Given that MIB granted only an 'interim' approval, what conditions could lead to a permanent approval or potential revocation, and how might that impact Dish TV's board composition?
With Dish TV facing ongoing financial and operational challenges in a competitive OTT-driven market, how could strengthening board independence with legal expertise affect its corporate governance ratings and investor confidence?


































