Heritage Foods Limited Announces Cessation of Independent Director Upon Tenure Completion
Heritage Foods Limited announced the cessation of Mr. Rajesh Thakur Ahuja as Non-Executive Independent Director effective March 22, 2026, upon completion of his second and final term. He also stepped down from his roles as Chairperson of Risk Management and CSR committees, and as member of Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, and Stakeholders Relationship committees. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.

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Heritage foods has announced the cessation of Mr. Rajesh Thakur Ahuja as Non-Executive Independent Director effective March 22, 2026, following the completion of his second and final term. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Director Cessation Details
Mr. Rajesh Thakur Ahuja (DIN: 00371406) ceased to hold his position with effect from the close of business hours on March 22, 2026. The cessation occurred upon the natural completion of his tenure as an Independent Director, marking the end of his second and final term with the company.
Committee Responsibilities
Consequent to his cessation as Director, Mr. Ahuja also stepped down from his roles as Chairperson and Member of various Board committees. His committee positions included:
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| Risk Management Committee | Chairperson |
| Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | Chairperson |
| Audit Committee | Member |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | Member |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Member |
Regulatory Compliance
The company filed the mandatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure confirmed that the cessation was due to tenure completion and that Mr. Ahuja has not been debarred from holding the position of Director by SEBI or any other authority.
Corporate Information
Heritage Foods Limited, incorporated under CIN L15209TG1992PLC014332, is an ISO 22000 certified company with its registered office located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The company is listed on both BSE (Scrip Code: 519552) and NSE (Scrip Code: HERITGFOOD). The disclosure was signed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Umakanta Barik (M. No: FCS-6317) on March 22, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Heritage Foods
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.38% | -0.48% | -2.01% | -36.17% | -20.88% | +96.60% |
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