RHI Magnesita appoints Sonu Chadha as Independent Director
RHI Magnesita India Limited announced the appointment of Ms. Sonu Chadha as a Non-Executive and Independent Director of its material subsidiary, RHI Magnesita India Refractories Limited (RHIM IR), effective May 20, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Ms. Chadha brings over 25 years of experience and currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of RHI Magnesita India Limited.

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RHI Magnesita India Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Sonu Chadha as a Non-Executive and Independent Director of its material subsidiary, RHI Magnesita India Refractories Limited (RHIM IR). The appointment is effective from May 20, 2026, pending approval from shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of RHIM IR.
Ms. Chadha is also an Independent Director on the board of rhi magnesita India Limited. The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Profile of the Appointee
Ms. Sonu Chadha is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in managing business operations. She is the Founder Director of Impressions Services Private Limited, where she expanded the company's service footprint to over 45 cities. Additionally, she serves as a principal advisor to the founder of Cartellagroup.com, an HR technology start-up.
She is associated with the Unnayan Foundation as a Trustee, focusing on sanitation and women's dignity. Ms. Chadha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi (1992), a diploma in Interior Design from South Delhi Polytechnic (1993), and a CPSS Certification from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (2011).
Key Disclosures
The company confirmed that Ms. Chadha is not related to any existing directors. Furthermore, she is not debarred from holding the position of Director by SEBI or any other authority.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ms. Sonu Chadha |
| DIN | 00129923 |
| Designation | Non-Executive and Independent Director |
| Date of Appointment | 20 May 2026 |
| Company | RHI Magnesita India Refractories Limited |
Historical Stock Returns for RHI Magnesita
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.14% | -0.08% | -3.84% | -14.78% | -14.65% | +26.42% |
How might Ms. Chadha's entrepreneurial background in service operations and HR technology influence RHI Magnesita India Refractories Limited's strategic direction or governance priorities?
What are the potential implications of having the same Independent Director serve on both RHI Magnesita India Limited and its material subsidiary RHIM IR for corporate governance and conflict-of-interest management?
Will shareholders at the upcoming RHIM IR Annual General Meeting raise any concerns about the appointment, and what threshold of approval is expected given the dual-board role?


































