Patel Engineering Ltd. has announced the appointment of Ms. Jana Chatra as Additional Independent Director through a board resolution passed on April 15, 2026. The appointment demonstrates the company's commitment to strengthening its board composition with experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Board Appointment Details

The board resolution was passed through circulation based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment complies with Regulation 30 and 51 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Ms. Jana Chatra brings substantial expertise to the board with her diverse educational background and professional experience. She holds an MMS (MBA) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai, and a B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Women's Christian College, Chennai.

Current Positions

• Partner at Excelus Capital Advisers
• Independent Director on the Board of BCH Electric Limited

Areas of Expertise

Ms. Chatra has extensive experience across multiple domains:

• Corporate strategy and business development
• Process redesign and risk management
• Regulatory compliance across industries
• Financial services and industrial products
• Client relationship management and strategic mandates
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams across geographies

Career Progression

Ms. Chatra's professional journey spans consulting firms and executive management roles. She began her career with renowned consulting firms PwC and KPMG, establishing a strong foundation in advisory services.

Regulatory Compliance and Independence

The appointment adheres to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements. Ms. Chatra is not related to any existing director of the company, ensuring board independence. Additionally, she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or other regulatory authority.

Disclosure Requirements

The company has fulfilled all disclosure requirements pursuant to SEBI Circular no. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The appointment notification was submitted to both Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. and The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., maintaining transparency with all stakeholders.

The appointment is expected to enhance the board's strategic capabilities and governance framework, bringing fresh perspectives to Patel Engineering's leadership structure.

Patel engineering Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The certificate was filed with both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India on April 09, 2026, as part of the company's regulatory compliance obligations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The submission was made in compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018, which mandates companies to provide quarterly confirmations regarding securities dematerialization processes. Company Secretary Shobha Shetty signed and submitted the certificate on behalf of Patel Engineering Limited.

Registrar Confirmation

MUFG Intime India Private Limited, formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited, serves as the company's registrar and share transfer agent. The registrar provided a confirmation certificate dated April 06, 2026, which was enclosed with Patel Engineering's regulatory filing.

The registrar confirmed that all securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were processed according to prescribed timelines and regulatory requirements. Security certificates received were properly mutilated and cancelled after due verification by depository participants.

Dematerialization Activity

A significant aspect of this quarter's report was the absence of any dematerialization or rematerialization requests. MUFG Intime India Private Limited specifically noted that no requests for dematerialization or rematerialization were received during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Corporate Information

Patel Engineering Limited, incorporated in 1949, operates from its registered office at Patel Estate Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai. The company maintains its listing on both major Indian stock exchanges with company codes 531120 on BSE and PATELENG on NSE.

The filing was also copied to both National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited, ensuring comprehensive regulatory notification across all relevant depositories and market infrastructure institutions.