REC Ltd: Two independent directors cease tenure on September 22
- Two independent directors ceased tenure at REC Ltd on September 22, 2026
- Appointments were for a fixed three-month period starting June 22, 2026
- Cessation follows completion of tenure per Ministry of Power order dated June 22, 2026

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REC Limited announced that Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta and Dr. Kanchiappan Ghayathri Devi ceased to be Part-time Non-Official (Independent) Directors with effect from September 22, 2026.
The cessation follows the completion of their three-month tenure, which commenced on June 22, 2026, pursuant to an order issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The appointment was valid for a period of three months or until further orders, whichever was earlier.
Regulatory filing details
The company submitted this intimation to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure confirms that the tenure ended on September 21, 2026, leading to the immediate cessation of their directorship roles the following day.
| Director Name | Role | Tenure Start | Tenure End | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta | Independent Director | June 22, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| Dr. Kanchiappan Ghayathri Devi | Independent Director | June 22, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
Governance context
The appointments were made by the Government of India through the Ministry of Power. The order specified the duration as three months from June 22, 2026. As no further orders were issued to extend this period, the statutory requirement for cessation was triggered automatically upon the expiry of the term.
Historical Stock Returns for REC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.52% | +0.79% | -4.56% | -2.45% | -18.08% | +173.44% |
Will the Ministry of Power appoint new independent directors to fill the vacancies, or will REC Limited rely on its existing board composition?
How might the absence of these independent directors impact REC Limited's compliance with SEBI's minimum board independence requirements during the interim period?
Are there any pending board resolutions or strategic decisions that require immediate attention and could be delayed due to the reduced board strength?


































