Excel Industries Appoints Mahtabuzzaman as Nominee Director
Excel Industries Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Mahtabuzzaman as an Additional Director designated as Nominee Director, effective May 22, 2026, pending shareholder approval via postal ballot. Mr. Mahtabuzzaman brings over 36 years of experience in the life insurance sector, including a tenure as Executive Director at LIC. The Board composition has been updated to include him as the ninth member.

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excel industries has appointed Mr. Mahtabuzzaman as an Additional Director designated as Nominee Director, effective May 22, 2026. The appointment was made by the Board of Directors during its meeting held on the same date and is subject to the approval of the company's members through a postal ballot process.
Mr. Mahtabuzzaman is not related to any of the existing directors and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any regulatory authority. As a Non-Executive Nominee Director, he is entitled to sitting fees and commission for attending Board meetings and will be liable to retire by rotation.
Profile of the New Director
Mr. Mahtabuzzaman possesses extensive experience in the life insurance sector, spanning over 36 years. He began his career with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in 1989 as a Direct Recruit Officer and rose to the position of Executive Director in 2022. His professional background includes handling responsibilities across various areas of life insurance operations and marketing, as well as a three-year deputation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
He holds a Science graduate degree, is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India, and holds a Diploma in Health Insurance. Additionally, he has completed a Post Graduate Executive Programme (PGEP) from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad).
Updated Board Composition
With the inclusion of Mr. Mahtabuzzaman, the Board of Directors of Excel Industries Limited now comprises nine members. The updated list of directors, effective May 22, 2026, is as follows:
| Sr. No. | Name of the Director | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Ashwin C Shroff | Executive Chairman |
| 2. | Mr. Ravi A Shroff | Managing Director |
| 3. | Mr. Hrishit A Shroff | Executive Director |
| 4. | Dr. Meena Galliara | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| 5. | Mr. Ninad Gupte | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| 6. | Mr. Shekhar Khanolkar | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| 7. | Mr. Rajesh Varma | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| 8. | Mr. Vihang Virkar | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| 9. | Mr. Mahtabuzzaman | Non- Executive Nominee Director |
Historical Stock Returns for Excel Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.69% | -0.44% | +3.83% | +3.74% | -12.14% | -13.59% |
Which institution or entity nominated Mr. Mahtabuzzaman to Excel Industries' board, and what strategic interests does that nominating entity hold in the company?
How might Mr. Mahtabuzzaman's deep expertise in life insurance and his IRDAI experience influence Excel Industries' future strategic direction or potential diversification plans?
Will the postal ballot approval process for Mr. Mahtabuzzaman's appointment face any significant shareholder opposition, and what timeline is expected for its completion?


































