Kennametal India Deputy General Manager EHS Submits Resignation Effective April 30, 2026
Kennametal India Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Roopendra S, Deputy General Manager - Environment, Health and Safety, effective April 30, 2026, due to personal reasons. Having served for 2 years and 6 months, he achieved zero reportable accidents and implemented significant EHS initiatives. The company has complied with SEBI disclosure requirements and the employee provided a 3-month notice period.

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Kennametal India Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Roopendra S from his position as Deputy General Manager - Environment, Health and Safety, categorized as Senior Management Personnel. The resignation becomes effective at the closing of business hours on April 30, 2026.
Resignation Details and Timeline
The company disclosed the resignation to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The formal communication was made through a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the Corporate Relationship Department of BSE Limited.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name & Designation | Mr. Roopendra S, Deputy General Manager - Environment, Health and Safety |
| Reason for Change | Resigned due to personal reason |
| Effective Date | April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM (IST) |
| Service Period | 2 years 6 months |
Employee's Resignation Letter
In his resignation letter dated March 4, 2026, addressed to Managing Director Mr. Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan and Senior Manager Global EHS Mr. Ken Thomas, Mr. Roopendra S expressed gratitude for his tenure with the company. He highlighted his achievements during his service period, particularly in implementing EHS-related works that had not been undertaken for many years.
Key Accomplishments Mentioned
- Implementation of various Environment, Health and Safety initiatives
- Achievement of Zero Reportable Accidents to Department of Factories
- Learning and development in EHS, ESG and BRSR areas
- Maintaining operations with no major safety concerns
Notice Period and Transition
Mr. Roopendra S requested relief on or before June 2, 2026, providing a 3-month notice period as stipulated in his employment terms. He committed to assisting with the transition of his duties to ensure smooth functioning of systems after his departure.
Regulatory Compliance
The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by providing all required information under SEBI regulations, including the resignation letter as Annexure-B. The disclosure was made in compliance with sub para 7C of Para A of Schedule III of Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and relevant SEBI circular dated July 13, 2023.
Historical Stock Returns for Kennametal
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.97% | +7.83% | +10.68% | +10.68% | +10.68% | +154.57% |
How will Kennametal India's EHS performance be impacted during the transition period before finding a replacement for this senior role?
What succession planning measures does Kennametal India have in place to maintain continuity of their zero accident safety record?
Could this resignation signal broader talent retention challenges in the EHS sector across Indian manufacturing companies?


































