Rishabh Instruments Re-designates Dineshkumar Musalekar as Managing Director Effective May 18, 2026
Rishabh Instruments Limited's Board approved the re-designation of Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar from Whole-Time Director to Managing Director effective May 18, 2026, for a 5-year term subject to shareholder approval. His remuneration includes INR 14,000,000 from Rishabh Instruments, Euro 42,000 from Lumel S.A., and Euro 36,000 from Lumel Alucast Sp. Z.o.o., each structured into 12 monthly equated salaries.

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The Board of Directors of Rishabh Instruments Limited, at its meeting held on May 18, 2026, approved the re-designation of Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar from Whole-Time Director to Managing Director of the Company. The change is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM). The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Details of the Re-designation
The re-designation is aimed at streamlining organizational leadership and enhancing focus on strategic initiatives. The transition is intended to enable a more concentrated approach to overseeing day-to-day operations while ensuring continued alignment with long-term objectives. The following table summarizes the key terms of the appointment:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Date: | May 18, 2026 |
| Designation: | Managing Director (re-designated from Whole-Time Director) |
| Term: | 5 years with effect from May 18, 2026 |
| Retirement: | Liable to retire by rotation |
| Subject To: | Shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM |
Remuneration Structure
The remuneration package for Mr. Musalekar is structured across multiple entities and currencies, as detailed below:
| Component: | Details |
|---|---|
| India (Rishabh Instruments): | INR 14,000,000 (Rupees Fourteen million), structured into 12 monthly equated salaries from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 |
| Lumel S.A.: | Euro 42,000 (Forty-Two Thousand Euro), structured into 12 monthly equated salaries |
| Lumel Alucast Sp. Z.o.o.: | Euro 36,000 (Thirty-Six Thousand Euro), structured into 12 monthly equated salaries |
Profile of Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar
Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar is a distinguished business leader with three decades of diverse work experience across operations, projects, business development, product development, manufacturing, and technology. He has worked across diverse business cultures and environments spanning Asian, Chinese, Japanese, European, American, African, and Arab markets. He has successfully managed start-ups, is a turnaround specialist, and is accomplished in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Demergers.
He holds a graduate degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, an MBA in Human Resource Management, and has completed the Executive Development Programme from Henley University, Oxford, UK. Since 2013, he has served as President and CEO of Lumel S.A. and Lumel Alucast Sp. Z.o.o. He also serves as a Board Member of Saran, a Real Estate Company, a Supervisory Board Member of Lumel ÅšlÄ…sk Company, and on the Advisory Board of Sifam Tinsley USA.
Prior to these roles, Mr. Musalekar had a career spanning a decade at OTIS (UTC Group, Fortune 500 Company), where he progressed from Graduate Engineer Trainee to Manager of the Modernisation Department in India. He subsequently spent another decade with Avire (HALMA Group, FTSE 100) as Resident Director for PAN India and General Manager for India, Middle East, and Africa.
Awards and Recognition
Mr. Musalekar has received several notable recognitions throughout his career:
- Gold Medal — the highest civilian award from the Mayor of Zielona Gora City in Poland, for his contribution to transforming and growing Lumel and benefiting the City
- The Indian Achievers Award for "Business Leadership" from the Indian Achievers Forum
- Personality of the Year 2020 award in the Business category in Zielona Góra City from Polska Press Grupa
Compliance and Disclosures
There is no inter-se relationship between Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar and other directors of the Company. Additionally, Mr. Musalekar is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority, in accordance with the requirements under Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 and NSE/CML/2018/02 dated June 20, 2018, issued by BSE and NSE respectively. The announcement was signed by Ajinkya Joglekar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (ICSI Membership No.: A57272).
How might Mr. Musalekar's elevation to Managing Director influence Rishabh Instruments' acquisition strategy, particularly in European markets where he has deep operational experience with Lumel entities?
Will the dual remuneration structure across Indian and Polish subsidiaries signal a deeper integration of Rishabh Instruments' global operations under unified leadership?
How could shareholder sentiment at the upcoming AGM impact the approval of this re-designation, and what risks exist if the resolution faces significant opposition?

































