FACT appoints Sajo K.F. as Director Technical till 2028

The Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, has appointed Sajo K.F. as Director (Technical) at fertilisers & chemical travancore . The appointment takes effect from the date of his assumption of charge and continues until his superannuation on May 31, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This leadership addition strengthens the Board’s technical oversight capabilities, drawing on the appointee’s extensive internal experience in process engineering and project management.

The appointment was formalized vide Order No. 86/1/2017-HR-I (E.20259) dated July 27, 2026. The company disclosed the change pursuant to Regulation 30, read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Susan Abraham, Company Secretary, signed the disclosure submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Appointment Details

Parameter	Detail
Appointee	Sajo K.F.
Designation	Director (Technical)
Previous Role	Chief General Manager, FACT
Term Start	Date of assumption of charge
Term End	May 31, 2028 or further orders
Regulatory Reference	Order No. 86/1/2017-HR-I (E.20259)

Profile and Expertise

Sajo K.F. brings over 35 years of diverse experience with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited. He holds an M.Tech. degree in Project Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. Prior to this appointment, he served as Chief General Manager – FEDO & FEW, where he led engineering, consultancy, and project activities.

As a Process Engineer, he has implemented process interventions across various plant sections. These initiatives resulted in improved productivity, operational efficiency, and process reliability. There are no disclosures regarding relationships between directors or debarment from holding office under SEBI or other authorities.

Strategic Context

The appointment of a long-serving internal executive to the Board highlights the company’s reliance on institutional knowledge for technical governance. With a background spanning three decades in plant operations and project engineering, the new Director is positioned to oversee technical strategy and operational improvements directly, leveraging familiarity with existing infrastructure and processes.

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The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited has appointed Shri Niranjan Suryabhan Sonak as Director (Marketing) for a period of three months. The appointment is effective from July 6, 2026, or until a regular incumbent joins the post, whichever is earlier. Shri Sonak holds the additional charge of this position while serving as Director (Marketing) at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited. This transition follows the cessation of Shri Anupam Misra, who was relieved from his duties at Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited on June 30, 2026, following his appointment as Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Copper Limited by the Government of India.

The Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, issued Order No. 86/1/2010-HR-I (e-14268) on July 6, 2026, entrusting the additional charge to Shri Sonak. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Accident Compensation Commission (ACC). Shri Sonak holds a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), and is a Certified Energy Manager accredited by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India.

Details of Appointment

Requirement	Disclosure
Reason for Change	Appointment of Shri. Niranjan Suryabhan Sonak (DIN: 10926090) as Director (Marketing) on the Board of FACT for a period of 3 months from the date of assumption of charge on the post or till regular incumbent joins the post or until further orders, whichever is earliest, subject to the approval of ACC
Date of Appointment	Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, vide Order No. 86/1/2010-HR-I (e-14268) dated 06th July, 2026 has entrusted the additional charge of the post of Director (Marketing) to Shri. Niranjan Suryabhan Sonak (DIN: 10926090), Director (Marketing), RCFL for a period of 3 months from the date of assumption of charge (06-07-2026) of the post or till regular incumbent joins the post or until further orders, whichever is earliest, subject to the approval of ACC
Brief Profile	Shri. Niranjan Sonak holds a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), and is a Certified Energy Manager accredited by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India.

Consequent to the cessation of Shri Anupam Misra (DIN: 07637439), he is no longer a member of the Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The company submitted the disclosure to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on July 6, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.