ITI Limited has extended the additional charge of the post of Director (HR) to its Chairman & Managing Director, Shri Rajesh Rai, for a further period of three months effective May 28, 2026. This decision ensures the position does not remain vacant and follows the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The extension is valid until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

The Ministry of Communications, Government of India, conveyed the approval via Order No. E-14-1/2021-PSA dated May 27, 2026. This order is a continuation of the department's previous order dated February 18, 2026, which initially entrusted the additional charge to Shri Rajesh Rai. The current extension covers the period from May 28, 2026, to August 27, 2026.

During the period of holding the additional charge, Shri Rajesh Rai will not be entitled to any additional remuneration. The appointment was made as an interim measure to ensure continuity in the human resources function of the organization. The order was issued with the approval of the Hon'ble Minister of Communications.

The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was submitted by Y Sathyan, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of ITI Limited .

Key Details of the Extension

ITI Limited has appointed Shri Babji Patchilla as its Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) following approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The appointment is effective immediately, with Patchilla taking over the role at the Bengaluru-based company under the Department of Telecommunications.

The government has sanctioned the position for an initial period of three years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Patchilla, an Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer from the 1998 batch, takes over from Smt. Deepa Chawla, who held the additional charge of CVO.

Appointment Details

The official communication regarding the appointment was made to the stock exchanges on May 21, 2026. The company disclosed that Smt. Deepa Chawla relinquished her duties as CVO (Additional Charge) on May 19, 2026.

The appointment order issued by the government specifies that the officer will serve at the pay level 14 of the pay matrix. The company has enclosed the appointment order as an annexure to its regulatory filing.