Menon Pistons appoints new directors and company secretary
Menon Pistons Ltd expanded its leadership by appointing Ms. Nivedita Sachin Menon as an Additional Director in the Executive category and Mr. Gurudas Kamalakar Chorage as an Additional Director in the Non-Executive and Independent category effective June 18, 2026. The board also approved the appointment of CS Gayatri Eknath Patil as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

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Menon Pistons Ltd has strengthened its governance framework by appointing Ms. Nivedita Sachin Menon and Mr. Gurudas Kamalakar Chorage as Additional Directors, along with CS Gayatri Eknath Patil as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective June 18, 2026. The board approved these appointments based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to enhance corporate oversight and operational efficiency.
Ms. Nivedita Sachin Menon (DIN: 11771942) was appointed as an Additional Director in the Executive category. She is the daughter of CMD Mr. Sachin Menon and holds 4,208,660 shares in the company. A Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Exeter, she is currently a Management Trainee at the company. Her appointment is subject to shareholder approval and is liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Gurudas Kamalakar Chorage (DIN: 06982157) was appointed as an Additional Director in the Non-Executive and Independent category for a term of three consecutive years, concluding on June 17, 2029. A Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in audit and assurance, Mr. Chorage is currently a Partner at GTA & Co. LLP. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval and is not liable to retire by rotation.
CS Gayatri Eknath Patil (Membership No. A80289) was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel). An Associate Company Secretary, Ms. Patil brings experience in corporate laws, secretarial compliance, and regulatory advisory. Her appointment aligns with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The board meeting, held pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, commenced at 11:00 A.M. and concluded at 12:20 P.M. The necessary disclosures regarding the new appointments were submitted to the exchanges.
Appointments Summary
| Name | Category | Tenure / Term | Shareholding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Nivedita Sachin Menon | Additional Director (Executive) | w.e.f. June 18, 2026; subject to shareholder approval | 4,208,660 |
| Mr. Gurudas Kamalakar Chorage | Additional Director (Non-Executive & Independent) | June 18, 2026 to June 17, 2029 | Nil |
| CS Gayatri Eknath Patil | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | w.e.f. June 18, 2026 | Nil |
Historical Stock Returns for Menon Pistons
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.50% | -0.11% | -3.96% | -2.54% | -2.54% | -2.54% |
How will Ms. Nivedita Menon's transition from Management Trainee to Executive Director influence the company's long-term strategic direction?
What specific governance improvements does the board expect to achieve with the addition of a new Independent Director with extensive audit experience?
How will shareholders likely respond to the appointment of the CMD's daughter given her significant shareholding and executive role?

































