Kaynes Technology India Board Approves Multiple Director Appointments and Re-appointments at May 13, 2026 Meeting
Kaynes Technology India's Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 13, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Mr. Alexander Koshy and Ms. Poornima Ranganath as Independent Directors for a second term of five years each, effective February 21, 2027 and March 31, 2027 respectively. The Board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jairam Paravastu Sampath as Whole-time Director for five years effective April 01, 2027, and the fresh appointment of Mr. Rajesh Balkrishna Mittal and Mr. Annadurai Mylswamy as Non-Executive Independent Directors, each for five years effective May 13, 2026. Additionally, Messrs. GA & Associates were re-appointed as Cost Auditor for Financial Year 2026-27. All director appointments and re-appointments are subject to shareholder approval.

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The Board of Directors of Kaynes Technology India convened a meeting on May 13, 2026, commencing at 10:30 hrs IST and concluding at 15:45 hrs IST, during which it approved several significant management changes. The decisions were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and were based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee, as applicable. All director appointments and re-appointments are subject to shareholder approval.
Summary of Board Decisions
The following table provides an overview of all management changes approved at the May 13, 2026 Board meeting:
| Decision: | Director/Appointee | Role | Effective Date | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-appointment | Mr. Alexander Koshy | Independent Director (Non-Executive) | February 21, 2027 | 5 years |
| Re-appointment | Ms. Poornima Ranganath | Independent Director (Non-Executive) | March 31, 2027 | 5 years |
| Re-appointment | Mr. Jairam Paravastu Sampath | Whole-time Director | April 01, 2027 | 5 years |
| New Appointment | Mr. Rajesh Balkrishna Mittal | Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) | May 13, 2026 | 5 years |
| New Appointment | Mr. Annadurai Mylswamy | Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) | May 13, 2026 | 5 years |
| Re-appointment | Messrs. GA & Associates | Cost Auditor | May 13, 2026 | FY 2026-27 |
Re-appointments of Independent Directors
The Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Alexander Koshy (DIN: 07896084) as an Independent Director for a second term of five (5) years, effective February 21, 2027. Mr. Koshy is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having secured the 19th and 16th all India ranks in the CA Inter and Final examinations respectively. He holds a B.Com from Bangalore University with 2nd Rank, a post-graduate degree in Commerce, and a degree in Law from Bangalore University. He previously served as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer of Navaratna Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and also served as Chairman of BEL-Thales Systems Ltd, Director of BEL Optronic Devices Limited, and Director of GE BE Pvt Ltd. Mr. Koshy is not related to any Director of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.
The Board also approved the re-appointment of Ms. Poornima Ranganath (DIN: 00349450) as an Independent Director for a second term of five (5) years, effective March 31, 2027. Ms. Ranganath is a law graduate from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, with over 30 years of experience in corporate and commercial laws, human resource laws and management, women issues, general contract laws, and real estate matters. She is the Founder and Managing Partner at Law Assist, a full-service law firm advising clients on corporate laws, contract negotiations, and human resource laws, with a special focus on foreign companies operating in India. Ms. Ranganath is not related to any Director of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.
Re-appointment of Whole-time Director
The Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jairam Paravastu Sampath (DIN: 08064368) as Whole-time Director for a period of five (5) years, effective April 01, 2027, pursuant to Sections 196, 197 and 203 read with Schedule V and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Sampath is also the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and has been associated with Kaynes Technology India since 2011, leading the finance and strategy functions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and a post graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, finance, and sales and marketing. Mr. Sampath is not related to any Director of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.
New Independent Director Appointments
The Board appointed Mr. Rajesh Balkrishna Mittal (DIN: 08483698) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective May 13, 2026, for a term of five (5) years. Mr. Mittal is a highly experienced automotive leader with over 41 years in the commercial vehicle industry. He holds positions as President & Managing Director of ISUZU Motors India and President of IEBCI, and has previously held key roles at UD Trucks, Volvo Group, Dongfeng, and Volvo Eicher. He is a Mechanical Engineer and Cost Accountant, and has also completed a leadership program from Leeds Business School, UK.
The Board also appointed Mr. Annadurai Mylswamy (DIN: 07182202) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective May 13, 2026, for a term of five (5) years. Mr. Mylswamy is a former ISRO Scientist and Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, widely known as the "Moon Man of India" for leading Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2. He served ISRO for over 37 years since 1982, and has also served as Vice President of the TN State Council for Science & Technology and Chairman of the National Research & Design Forum. He holds a doctorate from Anna University and a Master's degree from PSG College of Technology, and is a recipient of the Padma Shri along with several honorary doctorates. Both Mr. Mittal and Mr. Annadurai Mylswamy are not related to any Director of the Company and are not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.
Cost Auditor Appointment
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board re-appointed Messrs. GA & Associates, Cost Accountants, Mysuru, as Cost Auditor of the Company for Financial Year 2026-27. The firm has offices in Bengaluru and Mysuru, Karnataka. The appointment was effective May 13, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Kaynes Technology India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.94% | -25.29% | -15.64% | -48.33% | -48.25% | +374.22% |
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