Saurashtra Cement has appointed Sonali Sanas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Paints Division, effective August 16, 2026. The appointment follows the resignation of Surender Bhatia, who will cease to be CEO and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) effective August 14, 2026. This leadership change ensures continuity in the division’s management, with Sanas stepping in immediately after Bhatia’s departure.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment at its meeting held on June 18, 2026. The company disclosed the changes under Regulation 30 read with Clause 7 of Paragraph A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Surender Bhatia submitted his resignation letter dated May 15, 2026, serving a three-month notice period from May 15, 2026, to August 15, 2026. His resignation takes effect at the closure of business hours on August 14, 2026. Bhatia served as CEO and KMP for the Paints Division prior to his exit.

Sonali Sanas, currently the Chief Legal Officer, Company Secretary, and Chief Human Resource Officer at Saurashtra Cement, will assume the new role. She has been associated with the company for over 11 years. Sanas holds a postgraduate degree in Financial Management, is a qualified Company Secretary, and is a law graduate. Her executive education includes the Advanced Management Program from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA; the General Management Program from IIM Raipur; and the CHRO Program from the Indian School of Business (ISB).

Leadership Profile

Sanas brings over 26 years of diverse leadership experience across governance, strategy, and human resource functions. Before joining Saurashtra Cement, she held senior leadership positions with the Ispat-Mittal Group, Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited, and the Dainik Bhaskar Group. Her expertise spans the Cement, Steel, Media, and Family Office sectors.

The transition aims to leverage Sanas’ extensive experience in corporate leadership and people management to drive the strategic development of the Paints Division. The company stated that her background positions her well to contribute to the continued growth of the segment.

Saurashtra Cement Ltd has undertaken a shutdown of the kiln at its Ranavav cement plant for annual maintenance effective July 21, 2026. The maintenance activity is scheduled to last for almost 24 days. Despite the kiln stoppage, the company stated that cement and clinker dispatches will continue as usual to ensure supply continuity.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para B of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation pertains to the policy on the determination of materiality of events regarding the kiln stoppage at the company's facility situated in Ranavav, Porbandar, Gujarat.

Shutdown Details

The key parameters of the planned maintenance shutdown are outlined below:

The intimation regarding the maintenance schedule has been made available on the company's website. The notification was signed by Sonali Sanas, Chief Legal Officer, CS & Strategy of Saurashtra Cement Limited.