IFGL Refractories Chief Research Officer Narendra Kumar Mishra Resigns Effective May 7, 2026
IFGL Refractories Limited disclosed the resignation of Chief Research Officer Narendra Kumar Mishra, effective close of business hours on May 7, 2026, citing personal reasons. As per his employment terms, he may be relieved by August 6, 2026. The filing was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, signed by Company Secretary Mansi Damani.

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IFGL Refractories Limited has informed the stock exchanges of the resignation of its Chief Research Officer, Mr. Narendra Kumar Mishra, effective from the close of business hours on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and filed in compliance with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026, last updated on January 30, 2026.
Resignation Details
Mr. Narendra Kumar Mishra communicated his decision to step down via email dated May 7, 2026, addressed to the company's management. In his resignation letter, he cited personal reasons as the basis for his departure and noted that, as per the terms of his employment, he may be relieved from his duties by August 6, 2026. The company's Company Secretary, Mansi Damani, signed and submitted the regulatory disclosure on May 7, 2026.
The key details of the disclosure are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Narendra Kumar Mishra |
| Designation: | Chief Research Officer |
| Reason for Change: | Resignation due to personal reasons |
| Effective Date: | Close of business hours, May 7, 2026 |
| Expected Relieving Date: | August 6, 2026 |
| Brief Profile (Appointment): | Not Applicable |
| Relationship Disclosure (Director): | Not Applicable |
Regulatory Compliance
The announcement has been made in accordance with applicable SEBI listing regulations and is also hosted on the company's official website at https://ifglgroup.com/ , with the disclosure available at https://ifglgroup.com/investor/announcement . No further details regarding a replacement or successor for the Chief Research Officer role were provided in the disclosure.
Historical Stock Returns for IFGL Refractories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.58% | -0.27% | +27.41% | -19.56% | +6.51% | -6.61% |
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