Ganga Papers appoints Ramesh Chaudhary as chairperson after Manish Kumar steps down
- Manish Kumar resigns as chairperson and non-executive director due to pre-occupation
- Ramesh Kumar Chaudhary appointed as new chairperson effective August 31, 2026
- Incoming chairperson is related to the promoter group and has served since 2006
- Board approved changes under SEBI LODR Regulation 30 compliance requirements

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Ganga Papers India Limited has appointed Ramesh Kumar Chaudhary as its new chairperson, effective August 31, 2026. The board approved the change following the resignation of Manish Kumar from his roles as non-executive director and chairperson.
Mr. Manish Kumar (DIN: 10379153) resigned due to pre-occupation. He confirmed there were no other material reasons for his departure. Consequently, he ceased to hold the position of chairperson on the same date.
Leadership Transition
The board approved Mr. Ramesh Kumar Chaudhary (DIN: 00080136) as the incoming chairperson. He is an existing non-executive and non-independent director related to the promoter group. Mr. Chaudhary is the father of Amit Chaudhary, the company’s promoter.
Mr. Chaudhary, aged 74, has been associated with the company since April 3, 2006. He holds a postgraduate degree in politics and possesses extensive experience in business planning and overall management.
| Director | Role Change | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Kumar | Resigned as Chairperson & Director | August 31, 2026 | Pre-occupation |
| Ramesh Kumar Chaudhary | Appointed as Chairperson | August 31, 2026 | Vacancy filling |
The company disclosed these changes pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Amit Chaudhary, Chief Financial Officer, signed the disclosure filed with BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Ganga Papers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.00% | 0.0% | 0.0% | +17.87% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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