RCF: Three Independent Directors Cease Upon Completion of Tenure on May 9, 2026
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, a Government of India Undertaking, intimated stock exchanges on May 9, 2026, about the cessation of three Independent Directors—Shri Gopinathan Nair Anilkumar (DIN: 09447818), Ms. Anjula Murmu (DIN: 09565841), and Shri Partha Sarathi Ghosh (DIN: 09517108)—whose tenures concluded on May 8, 2026. The disclosure was made by Executive Director J. B. Sharma under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, with cessation solely on account of completion of tenure.

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Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited , a Government of India Undertaking headquartered at "Priyadarshini", Eastern Express Highway, Sion, Mumbai, has intimated the stock exchanges of the cessation of three Independent Directors following the completion of their respective tenures. The disclosure was made on May 9, 2026, by J. B. Sharma, Executive Director (Legal & Company Secretary), pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Cessation of Independent Directors
The tenures of all three Independent Directors concluded on May 8, 2026, at the closure of business hours. Consequently, their cessation as Independent Directors of the Company took effect from May 9, 2026. The following table summarises the details of the directors who have ceased:
| Director | DIN | Date of Cessation |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Gopinathan Nair Anilkumar | 09447818 | May 9, 2026 |
| Ms. Anjula Murmu | 09565841 | May 9, 2026 |
| Shri Partha Sarathi Ghosh | 09517108 | May 9, 2026 |
Regulatory Disclosure
The intimation was filed in accordance with Regulation 30, read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and the SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023. The reason for the change is recorded as cessation upon completion of tenure, and no resignation letters or other material reasons are applicable in this instance. The company confirmed that the cessation was solely on account of the completion of the directors' terms of appointment.
Historical Stock Returns for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.42% | -2.39% | +0.49% | -15.26% | -8.04% | +59.44% |
How will the simultaneous departure of three Independent Directors impact RCF's board governance and decision-making capacity until new appointments are made?
Will the Government of India expedite the nomination of new Independent Directors to RCF to ensure compliance with SEBI's minimum board composition requirements?
Could the vacancy in RCF's audit and other board committees, typically requiring Independent Director participation, delay key financial approvals or strategic decisions?


































