Nitta Gelatin India Ltd appoints Arun K Vijayan IAS as director
Nitta Gelatin India Ltd appointed Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS as Non-Executive Nominee Director effective July 14, 2026, replacing Shri. Vishnuraj P IAS. The nomination was made by promoter KSIDC. The new director is a 2016-batch IAS officer and former Managing Director of KSIDC.

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Nitta Gelatin India Ltd has appointed Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS as a Non-Executive Nominee Director on its Board, effective July 14, 2026. He replaces Shri. Vishnuraj P IAS, who ceased to hold the position on the same date. The appointment follows a change in nomination by the promoter, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (KSIDC), communicated via letter dated July 14, 2026.
The company confirmed that Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order from SEBI or other authorities, in accordance with Circular No. List/Comp/14/2018-19 dated June 20, 2018. The disclosure was made to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS is a 2016-batch Indian Administrative Service officer in the Kerala cadre. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Master of Public Administration from JNU, New Delhi. Prior to this role, he served as Director of Industries, Government of Kerala, and Managing Director of KSIDC.
The table below details the changes in the Board composition:
| Name | DIN | Reason for Change | Date of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS | 09580742 | Appointment | July 14, 2026 |
| Shri. Vishnuraj P IAS | 10701056 | Cessation | July 14, 2026 |
Shri. Arun K Vijayan IAS is not related to any other director of the company, although Shri. APM Mohammed Hanish IAS is also a nominee of KSIDC. The filing was signed by Vinod Mohan, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
Historical Stock Returns for Nitta Gelatin
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.08% | -2.99% | +13.80% | +112.75% | +112.75% | +112.75% |
How will Shri. Arun K Vijayan's prior experience as Managing Director of KSIDC influence Nitta Gelatin's strategic alignment with state industrial policies?
What potential shifts in corporate governance or operational focus can be expected under the new nominee director's leadership?
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