National Standard appoints Vikas Jain and Sanjay Bahad as directors
National Standard (India) Limited has restructured its board with the appointment of Mr. Vikas Jain as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Mr. Sanjay Bahad as Independent Director for a five-year term. Mr. Bhushan Shah ceases to be an Independent Director effective July 5, 2026. The changes were approved by the board on July 3, 2026.

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National Standard (India) Limited has appointed Mr. Vikas Jain and Mr. Sanjay Bahad to its Board of Directors effective July 6, 2026. The appointments, approved via a circular resolution on July 3, 2026, follow the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and are subject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, Mr. Bhushan Shah will step down as Independent Director on July 5, 2026, following the completion of his second term.
Mr. Vikas Jain has been appointed as an Additional (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) Director. A Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University, Jain brings over 19 years of experience in retail credit, mortgages, and credit risk management. He has served as Co-Head Debt Finance at Lodha Group since 2013 and previously held leadership roles at Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited, ICICI Bank Limited, and Ruchi Soya Industries Limited. The filing confirms he is not related to any existing directors.
Mr. Sanjay Bahad joins the board as an Additional (Non-Executive, Independent) Director for a five-year term ending July 5, 2031. Bahad holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional degree in Project Management (PMP). His career spans over three decades in construction and project management, with associations including SKANSKA Cementation, TCE Consulting Engineers, Louis Berger Group, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and CIDCO. He is currently associated with Consulting Engineer Group and is not related to any other directors.
The changes were disclosed under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing references SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.
Director Appointments and Cessation
| Director | Type | Date | Term/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Vikas Jain | Additional (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) | July 6, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Sanjay Bahad | Additional (Non-Executive, Independent) | July 6, 2026 | 5 years (July 6, 2026 to July 5, 2031) |
| Mr. Bhushan Shah | Independent Director | July 5, 2026 | Cessation on completion of second term |
Historical Stock Returns for National Standard
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.99% | -21.20% | -22.27% | -31.72% | -31.72% | -31.72% |
How will Mr. Jain's expertise in retail credit and debt finance influence National Standard (India)'s capital allocation strategy?
What strategic role will Mr. Bahad's extensive project management background play in the company's future infrastructure or expansion plans?
Will the company seek a replacement for Mr. Bhushan Shah to maintain the required balance of independent directors on the board?






























