Kitex Garments has appointed Mr. Bijoy Philipose as a Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board, effective June 30, 2026. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. This move strengthens the company's governance structure with the addition of an independent voice for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval.

The Board confirmed that Mr. Philipose satisfies the criteria of independence as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company verified that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order issued by SEBI or other authorities. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations and specific circulars issued by the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

Mr. Bijoy Philipose holds a BSc in Computer Science from Bharatiar University and a Masters in Computer Application from Madurai Kamaraj University. He is currently the promoter and Managing Director of Sevana Electrical Appliances Private Limited, a company engaged in manufacturing packaging machines, instrumentation and control panels, domestic appliances, and tools. The company disclosed that Mr. Philipose is not related to any of the existing Directors of Kitex Garments.

The Board meeting, where this appointment was finalized, commenced at 3.30 p.m. IST and concluded at 4.30 p.m. IST on June 30, 2026. The regulatory filing included an annexure detailing the director's profile and the specific terms of his appointment.

Key Appointment Details

Kitex Garments has appointed K. Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co as its internal auditor for the financial year 2026-2027. The Board of Directors approved the appointment on June 30, 2026, following a recommendation from the Audit Committee. The firm will serve as the internal auditor for the duration of the upcoming financial year.

The decision was taken during a board meeting that commenced at 3.30 p.m. and concluded at 4.30 p.m. on June 30, 2026. The appointment is disclosed in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

K. Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co is described as one of the oldest firms of Chartered Accountants in India. The firm operates several branches across the country and has established a reputation through the quality of its services and excellence in delivery.

The details of the appointment, including the reason for the change and the brief profile of the auditor, were submitted to the stock exchanges as required under SEBI regulations. The appointment is effective from June 30, 2026.