GIC Re appoints Hiteshkumar Bhandari as part-time non-official director
General Insurance Corporation of India appointed Hiteshkumar Kismatbhai Bhandari as Part-time Non-Official Director effective August 13, 2026. The appointment follows an order by the Ministry of Finance under Article No. 75 of the company’s Articles of Association. Bhandari, an LLM and practicing advocate with 26 years of experience, serves a three-year tenure. The disclosure complies with SEBI LODR Regulations.

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General Insurance Corporation of India has appointed Shri Hiteshkumar Kismatbhai Bhandari as a Part-time Non-Official Director on its Board. The Central Government, through the Ministry of Finance, issued the appointment order under Article No. 75 of the company’s Articles of Association.
The appointment is effective from August 13, 2026, for a tenure of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
Director Profile
Shri Hiteshkumar Kismatbhai Bhandari holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree. He is a practicing advocate at the Silvassa District Court with 26 years of experience handling civil and criminal matters.
The company confirmed that Shri Bhandari (DIN: 11890575) assumed office on August 13, 2026. He is not related to any of the existing Directors of the Corporation and is not debarred from holding office of Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority.
Historical Stock Returns for GIC of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.76% | -3.29% | -3.77% | -6.18% | -6.07% | +138.38% |
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