Shree Renuka Sugars Board Approves Leadership Restructuring with New MD & CEO
Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has completed a comprehensive leadership restructuring following its board meeting on 17th March 2026. The changes include Atul Chaturvedi's transition from Executive Chairman to Non-Executive Director due to advancing age, Madhu Rao's appointment as new Chairman, and Susheel Kumar Kamboj's appointment as MD & CEO with over 20 years of agribusiness experience. All changes are effective from April 2026 and comply with SEBI regulations, with key appointments subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot.

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Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has announced comprehensive leadership restructuring following its board meeting held on 17th March 2026. The changes mark a significant transition in the company's executive structure, with new appointments across key leadership positions as communicated to NSE and BSE through regulatory filing under Regulation 30.
Board Meeting Outcomes
The board meeting, conducted on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved several critical leadership changes effective from April 2026. The meeting commenced at 2:30 pm and concluded at 3:45 pm on 17th March 2026.
| Leadership Change: | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Executive Chairman: | Atul Chaturvedi (DIN: 00175355) |
| New Designation: | Non-Executive Director (Non-Independent) |
| Effective Date: | 1st April 2026 |
| New Chairman: | Madhu Rao (DIN: 02683483) |
| New CEO: | Susheel Kumar Kamboj (DIN: 09531602) |
| CEO Effective Date: | 23rd March 2026 |
| MD & CEO Term: | 5 years from 1st April 2026 |
Atul Chaturvedi's Transition
Atul Chaturvedi will step down from his role as Executive Director and Chairman, transitioning to Non-Executive Director (Non-Independent) effective 1st April 2026. In his resignation letter dated 25th February 2026, Chaturvedi cited his advancing age as the primary reason for his inability to devote full time to managing the company's day-to-day affairs.
Chaturvedi brings over four decades of extensive experience in the agri-commodities sector, including edible oils, oilseeds, sugar, grains and allied value chains. He previously held senior leadership positions within the Adani Group, including CEO of Adani Wilmar Limited and CEO – Agri Business at Adani Enterprises Limited.
New Leadership Appointments
Madhu Rao as Chairman
Madhu Rao, currently serving as an Independent Director, has been designated as the new Chairman of the Board effective 1st April 2026. Rao is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and was previously associated with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts for approximately 30 years in various senior roles including CFO, President & Vice Chairman and Executive Director. His current term as Independent Director runs from 27th June 2023 to 26th June 2028.
Susheel Kumar Kamboj as MD & CEO
The company has appointed Susheel Kumar Kamboj as Chief Executive Officer effective 23rd March 2026 and as Managing Director & CEO for a 5-year term beginning 1st April 2026. Kamboj holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Haryana Agricultural University and an MBA in Agri Business Management from Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune.
| Professional Background: | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience: | Over 20 years in agribusiness leadership |
| Sectors: | Crop protection, seeds, and food sectors |
| Previous Organizations: | Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd. (Mahyco), Syngenta India Private Limited |
| Last Position: | Managing Director at Syngenta India Private Limited |
| Industry Associations: | Board Member with Syngenta Foundation India, CropLife India, Agro Chem Federation of India |
Regulatory Compliance and Approvals
All leadership changes comply with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026. The board has confirmed that none of the appointed individuals are debarred from holding their respective offices by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.
The changes in Chaturvedi's designation and Kamboj's appointment as Managing Director are subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot. The company has filed the necessary intimation with NSE (Symbol: RENUKA) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532670).
Historical Stock Returns for Shree Renuka Sugars
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.11% | +11.99% | +15.67% | -6.36% | -1.88% | +189.90% |
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