Finolex Cables Limited has approved the re-appointment of three independent directors and its Whole-time Director for a second term of five consecutive years. The Board of Directors, meeting on August 11, 2026, accepted the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to retain Mrs. Vanessa Singh, Mr. Zubin Billimoria, and Mr. Sriraman Raghuraman as Independent Directors, alongside Mr. Ratnakar Barve as Whole-time Director. These appointments ensure continuity in leadership and governance for the cable manufacturer, with all terms effective from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2031, pending final approval by shareholders.

The decision was formalized during the Board meeting held on August 11, 2026, which commenced at 11:37 am and concluded at 2:11 pm. The company disclosed these developments under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR), read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Sriraman Raghuraman’s re-appointment is in compliance with Regulation 17(1A) of the LODR Regulations, 2015. All directors confirmed they are not related to any existing directors of the company and are not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority.

Director Profiles and Tenures

The re-appointed directors bring diverse expertise in law, finance, corporate governance, and manufacturing operations. Their tenures are structured as follows:

Mrs. Vanessa Singh, aged 38, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Diploma in Human Rights and Law. She is a trained mediator under the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) Supreme Court of India and practices family law in Mumbai. Her background includes over a decade of experience in civil, criminal litigation, and arbitration matters in Delhi and Mumbai.

Mr. Zubin Billimoria, aged 61, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Previously associated with Deloitte Haskins & Sells, he currently serves as a Director in People Home Finance Limited and The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Limited. His expertise spans accounts, taxation, governance, risk assessment, and finance.

Mr. Sriraman Raghuraman, aged 73, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Law, along with Fellow Memberships in the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India. He also possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the All India Institute of Management. With approximately 41 years of professional experience, he currently acts as a consultant for group company matters at Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited.

Mr. Ratnakar Barve, aged 60, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management. He brings 38 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, having previously worked with Goa Telecommunications & Systems Limited and Bharati Teletech Limited. He joined Finolex in 2009 and has extensive experience in production, projects, and R&D departments.

Governance Implications

The re-appointment of these directors underscores Finolex Cables' commitment to maintaining robust corporate governance structures. The inclusion of experts in legal mediation, financial auditing, and industrial operations ensures that the Board retains a balanced mix of skills necessary for strategic oversight. Shareholders will vote on these appointments at the upcoming general meeting, after which the new terms will officially commence.

Finolex Cables Limited Finolex Cables will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The call aims to provide analysts and investors with insights into the company’s performance during this period, addressing key operational and financial metrics that define the firm's trajectory in the electrical and telecommunication cables sector.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 46 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was issued by Ratnakar Prakash Barve, Whole Time Director and Chairman of Finolex Cables Limited, on August 7, 2026. The company emphasized transparency in its communication with stakeholders, ensuring timely dissemination of material information regarding its quarterly performance.

Conference Call Details

The management team will be represented by Mr. Mahesh Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer. The nature of the call is a group call, allowing multiple participants to join simultaneously. Investors can access the call via universal dial-in numbers or international toll-free lines provided in the invitation.

International Access Numbers

For global investors, toll-free numbers are available in key markets:

• USA: 18667462133
• UK: 08081011573
• Singapore: 8001012045
• Hong Kong: 800964448

Participants are advised to use the Diamond Pass Link provided in the official invitation to connect directly without waiting for an operator. Further details regarding the agenda and participant guidelines are available on the company’s website at www.finolex.com .

What This Means for Investors

While the specific financial figures for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, are not detailed in this announcement, the scheduling of the call indicates a standard post-result communication protocol. Investors should prepare questions regarding revenue trends, margin pressures, and capital expenditure plans, particularly given the company’s recent diversification into the fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) segment. The call serves as a critical platform for management to contextualize the reported numbers against broader industry dynamics.