Kross accepts Mukesh Agarwal's resignation as Independent Director effective July 24
Kross Limited has accepted the resignation of Mukesh Kumar Agarwal as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective July 24, 2026. The Board approved the move during a meeting on the same date, citing family pre-occupation as the reason. Agarwal ceases to be a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

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Kross Limited has accepted the resignation of Mukesh Kumar Agarwal as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective July 24, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the resignation during a meeting held on the same date. Agarwal cited pre-occupation with family matters as the primary reason for stepping down. Consequently, he ceases to be a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. This change alters the composition of Kross Limited’s board oversight structures.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In compliance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD/CFDPoD-1/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, Agarwal confirmed that there are no other material reasons for his resignation beyond those stated. He does not hold directorships in any other listed entities.
Resignation Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mukesh Kumar Agarwal (DIN 09046565) |
| Designation | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Effective Date | July 24, 2026 |
| Reason | Pre-occupation in family matters |
| Committee Memberships Ceased | Nomination & Remuneration Committee; Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
Agarwal was appointed to the Board in October 2023 for a tenure of three years. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude to the management and fellow Board members for their support during his tenure. He also acknowledged the dedication of the company’s support teams, including Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Administrative staff.
The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Debolina Karmakar, signed the intimation filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing serves as a formal record of the change in board composition under applicable regulatory frameworks.
Historical Stock Returns for Kross
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.10% | +2.73% | +0.98% | -4.52% | +24.21% | -19.03% |
How quickly does Kross Limited plan to appoint a replacement for Mukesh Kumar Agarwal to maintain the required independent director quota?
What impact will the vacancy in the Nomination & Remuneration Committee have on upcoming executive compensation reviews or succession planning?
Will the departure of an Independent Director affect Kross Limited's compliance status or risk ratings with SEBI and stock exchanges during the interim period?


































