KSH International has received manufacturer approval from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to produce key conductor and insulation products for transformers and reactors up to 765 kV class. The approval, granted on October 21, 2026, specifically authorises the company's Supa facility to supply these components for POWERGRID projects across India.

Approval details

The clearance covers three distinct product categories essential for high-voltage power equipment. The table below summarises the approved products and the applicable voltage class.

Significance of the Power Grid clearance

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a central transmission utility and a key procurer of high-voltage transformers and reactors for India's national grid infrastructure. Vendor approval from PGCIL is a prerequisite for supplying components used in equipment connected to its transmission network.

The 765 kV class represents one of the highest voltage levels in India's extra-high-voltage transmission system. Securing this approval positions KSH International as a qualified supplier for critical grid-level power equipment. The specific designation of the Supa facility as the approved manufacturing site underscores the company's capacity to meet stringent quality standards required for such high-voltage applications.

KSH International Limited has accepted the resignation of Ajay Shiram Patil as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective from the close of business hours on October 1, 2026. The board noted his departure due to increasing professional and personal commitments.

The company simultaneously appointed Amitabha Mukhopadhyay as an additional non-executive independent director, effective October 5, 2026. This appointment follows the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation during the board meeting held on October 1, 2026. Mukhopadhyay’s tenure is set for three consecutive years, ending October 4, 2029.

Board changes and resignations

The board formally noted the resignation of Ajay Shiram Patil (DIN: 01217000) from the office of Independent Director. In his resignation letter dated October 1, 2026, Patil stated that his existing professional and personal commitments are expected to increase, requiring greater time and attention. He confirmed that there are no other material reasons for his resignation beyond those stated in the letter.

Patil continues to serve as Joint Managing Director at Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited and as an Independent Director at Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited. At Ingersoll-Rand, he holds memberships in the Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Risk Management Committee.

New director profile and expertise

Amitabha Mukhopadhyay is the founder of Lexcelon, a Pune-based boutique consulting firm specializing in M&A, transaction advisory, and corporate governance. He currently serves as an independent director on the boards of Fosco India Limited, Parag Milk Food Limited, and Quick Heal Technologies Limited, where he also chairs their audit committees. Additionally, he serves as a director at Sudarshan Chemicals and is a member of its audit committee.

Mukhopadhyay has over three decades of experience, primarily with the Tata Group and Thermax. He served as Group Chief Financial Officer of Thermax until 2019, holding roles in corporate finance, M&A, and corporate strategy. Prior to that, he was President and Group CFO of Tata Autocomp Systems Limited from 2007 to 2013. He recently served as Managing Director and CEO of IFB Agro Industries from 2021 to 2024. Mukhopadhyay is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.

Regulatory compliance and timeline

The company filed this outcome under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Additional details required under SEBI circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, will be submitted separately. The board meeting commenced at 3:45 pm and concluded at 4:05 pm IST.