KM Sugar Mills Chairman and Promoter Laxmikant Jhunjhunwala Passes Away
K.M. Sugar Mills Ltd. announced the demise of Chairman and Promoter Shri Laxmikant Dwarkadas Jhunjhunwala on March 14, 2026. He held significant stakes totaling 26.49% - 15.55% individually and 10.94% through HUF. The company described him as a visionary leader whose sudden passing is an irreparable loss, and he will cease to be part of the Promoter Group as per SEBI regulations.

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K.M. Sugar Mills has announced the demise of its Chairman and Promoter Shri Laxmikant Dwarkadas Jhunjhunwala, who passed away on March 14, 2026. The company informed both BSE and NSE about this significant development through a regulatory filing dated March 15, 2026.
Leadership Loss and Company Impact
Shri Laxmikant Dwarkadas Jhunjhunwala served as Chairman, Promoter and Director of K.M. Sugar Mills Ltd. The company described him as a great leader and visionary whose guidance and foresight immensely benefitted the organization. His sudden and unexpected passing has been termed an irreparable loss to the company.
The company and all its employees have conveyed their deepest sympathy, sorrow, and heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Regulatory Compliance and Shareholding Details
The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 31A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Following his demise, Shri Jhunjhunwala shall cease to be part of the Promoter/Promoter Group of the company in accordance with Regulation 31A(6)(c) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Identification Number: | 01854647 |
| Date of Cessation: | March 14, 2026 |
| Individual Shareholding: | 14302600 Equity Shares (15.55%) |
| HUF Shareholding: | 10065900 Equity Shares (10.94%) |
| Total Stake: | 26.49% |
Corporate Governance Transition
The regulatory filing was signed by Ritika Tandon, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, who ensured timely disclosure to both stock exchanges. The company has requested the exchanges to take this information on their records as required under the listing regulations.
K.M. Sugar Mills Ltd., with its factory and works located at PO Motinagar-224201, Dist. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, will need to navigate this leadership transition while maintaining its operational continuity and corporate governance standards.
Historical Stock Returns for KM Sugar Mills
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.80% | +2.80% | +4.98% | -9.51% | -14.52% | +117.34% |


























