Puravankara appoints Amit Narain Ahuja as Chief Risk Officer
Puravankara Ltd has appointed Mr. Amit Narain Ahuja as Chief Risk Officer and Senior Managerial Personnel effective May 18, 2026. The Board approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Ahuja brings over 26 years of experience in risk and control functions.

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Puravankara Ltd has appointed Mr. Amit Narain Ahuja as its Chief Risk Officer, designated as a Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP), effective May 18, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee during a meeting held on the same date. This move strengthens the company's leadership structure with a focus on risk management and control functions.
The appointment follows a revised intimation submitted to the exchanges, correcting an earlier filing that had inadvertently stated the effective date as May 04, 2026. The company clarified that while the offer letter was issued on May 04, the actual approval by the Board and the committee occurred on May 18, 2026. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 and 33 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Amit Narain Ahuja brings over 26 years of distinguished leadership experience to the role. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert. Throughout his career, he has built and led risk and control functions across India, Asia, and international markets, working with prestigious institutions such as Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young.
The Board meeting also addressed other regulatory matters, including the re-appointment of M/s. GNV & Associates as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27, subject to shareholder ratification. The meeting commenced at 03:30 P.M. IST and concluded at 07:00 P.M. IST.
Key Appointment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Amit Narain Ahuja |
| Designation | Chief Risk Officer & Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP) |
| Effective Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Experience | Over 26 years in risk and control functions |
| Previous Associations | Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young |
Historical Stock Returns for Puravankara
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.94% | +1.29% | +7.67% | -6.81% | -23.75% | +132.63% |
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