Indo Count Industries Re-appoints Mrs. Ambika Sharma as Non-Executive Independent Director for Second Five-Year Term
Indo Count Industries Limited approved the re-appointment of Mrs. Ambika Sharma as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years (May 27, 2026 to May 26, 2031) via a board resolution passed by circulation on May 8, 2026. Mrs. Sharma, aged 63, is a global business strategist with over three decades of experience, notable for being the first woman Director General – International at FICCI and former Managing Director of USIBC, and currently serves on boards across food processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, security systems, and oil & gas sectors.

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Indo Count Industries Limited has approved the re-appointment of Mrs. Ambika Sharma (DIN: 08201798) as Non-Executive Independent Director of the company for a second term of five consecutive years. The Board of Directors passed the resolution by circulation on 8th May, 2026, pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The re-appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing General Meeting.
Key Details of the Re-appointment
The following table outlines the key parameters of Mrs. Ambika Sharma's re-appointment as disclosed under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mrs. Ambika Sharma |
| DIN: | 08201798 |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Nature of Change: | Re-appointment (Second Term) |
| Effective Date: | 27th May, 2026 |
| Term End Date: | 26th May, 2031 |
| Term Duration: | 5 (five) consecutive years |
| Board Resolution Date: | 8th May, 2026 |
| Shareholder Approval: | Subject to approval at ensuing General Meeting |
| Relationship with Other Directors: | NIL |
| SEBI Debarment Status: | Not debarred from holding office of Director |
Profile of Mrs. Ambika Sharma
Mrs. Ambika Sharma, aged 63 years, is a distinguished global business strategist with over three decades of experience in public affairs and international relations across India's apex industry body and a leading bilateral international organization. A graduate of the University of Delhi, she holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Business Economics, and graduated summa cum laude with a gold medal.
She holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as Director General – International at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). She subsequently led the U.S. Chamber's U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) as Managing Director, India. She also served as a Member of the Executive Council of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), representing industry and contributing to activities relating to standardization, quality certification, and allied matters.
Board Representation and Industry Presence
Over the course of her career, Mrs. Sharma has been instrumental in building extensive international economic networks for business and industry, while promoting economic growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusion, and employment generation. She currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several prominent Indian companies across sectors including:
- Food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Renewable energy
- Security systems
- Oil & gas
The disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations read with Clause 7 of Annexure 18 of the SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January, 2026. Mrs. Ambika Sharma is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority, as confirmed in accordance with BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 and NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018.
Historical Stock Returns for Indo Count Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.12% | +10.33% | +24.01% | +11.25% | -3.98% | +110.74% |
How might Mrs. Ambika Sharma's extensive U.S.-India trade relations background influence Indo Count Industries' international expansion strategy over her second term?
Could Mrs. Sharma's cross-sector board presence in pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and oil & gas create potential conflict-of-interest concerns that shareholders may raise at the General Meeting?
How is Indo Count Industries likely to leverage Mrs. Sharma's FICCI and USIBC networks to navigate potential U.S. tariff pressures on Indian textile exports?


































