Shree Renuka Sugars Appoints Vipin Kumar Rathi as Whole-time Director, Re-appoints Ravi Gupta as Executive Director
Shree Renuka Sugars Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting on 5th August 2026, approved the appointment of Vipin Kumar Rathi as Additional Director (Whole-time Director) for 5 years, the re-appointment of Ravi Gupta as Executive Director from 28th October 2026 to 27th October 2031, and the regularisation of Kwek Ju-Yang as Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director with effect from 22nd September 2026. All three appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. None of the appointees are debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority.

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Shree Renuka Sugars Limited announced a series of key boardroom changes at its Board of Directors meeting held on 5th August 2026, acting on the recommendation of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The company disclosed the appointment of Vipin Kumar Rathi as an Additional Director (Whole-time Director), the re-appointment of Ravi Gupta as Executive Director, and the regularisation of Kwek Ju-Yang as a Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director. All three appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Board Changes at a Glance
The following table summarises the key details of the three board-level changes approved at the meeting:
| Parameter: | Vipin Kumar Rathi | Ravi Gupta | Kwek Ju-Yang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role: | Additional Director (Whole-time Director) | Executive Director (Re-appointment) | Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director |
| Date of Appointment: | 5th August 2026 | 28th October 2026 | 22nd September 2026 |
| Term: | 5 years | 28th October 2026 to 27th October 2031 | Liable to retire by rotation |
| Subject to Shareholder Approval: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Related to any Director/KMP: | No | No | No |
Vipin Kumar Rathi Appointed as Whole-time Director
Vipin Kumar Rathi (DIN: 11859795) has been appointed as an Additional Director (Whole-time Director) of the company with effect from 5th August 2026, for a period of 5 years, liable to retire by rotation. Rathi holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Meerut University and has completed his Post Graduation in Sugar Technology from the National Sugar Institute. He brings over 35 years of experience in the agro processing industry, having previously been associated with prominent sugar companies including Mawana Sugars Limited and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited. Rathi has been associated with Shree Renuka Sugars since August 2018, serving in various key positions. He is not related to any of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the company.
Ravi Gupta Re-appointed as Executive Director
Ravi Gupta (DIN: 00133106) has been re-appointed as Executive Director for a term of 5 years, effective from 28th October 2026 to 27th October 2031, liable to retire by rotation. All other terms and conditions of his re-appointment will remain the same as approved by shareholders at the 29th AGM of the company held on 23rd September 2025. Gupta is a well-known figure in the Sugar and Ethanol industry with 30 years of experience in trading, supply chain, and manufacturing of commodity businesses at both strategic and operational levels. He has worked with leading global commodity companies such as Louis Dreyfus, COFCO, and AWB, and has been associated with Shree Renuka Sugars since 2013, prior to which he served as Managing Director of Noble (now COFCO) in India.
Gupta is actively engaged with industry and policy bodies. His current positions include:
- Co-Chairman, WTO Trade and Investment Committee of ASSOCHAM
- Member, CII National Committee on Bio Energy
- Member, Task Force on Sugar and Ethanol, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Chairman, Export and Ethanol Committee of AISTA
- Executive Committee Member, West India Sugar Mills Association (WISMA)
He is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company.
Kwek Ju-Yang's Appointment Regularised as Non-Executive Director
The Board also approved the regularisation of Kwek Ju-Yang (DIN: 08477541) as a Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director, with effect from 22nd September 2026, liable to retire by rotation. Kwek was originally appointed as an Additional Director with effect from 2nd July 2026. He was appointed as Group Head, Sugar and Ethanol Energies of the Wilmar Group in July 2026, with responsibility for the group's global sugar and ethanol businesses. Kwek joined the Wilmar Group in 2009 to oversee business development and previously served as General Manager of Wilmar's sugar trading arm, overseeing its global portfolio of sugar and ethanol operating subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates. He began his career at Bain & Company and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee noted that none of the three individuals — Rathi, Gupta, or Kwek — are debarred from holding their respective offices pursuant to any order of SEBI or any other authority. The disclosures were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Shree Renuka Sugars
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.36% | +3.19% | -3.25% | -11.11% | -25.64% | -26.43% |
How might the addition of Vipin Kumar Rathi's deep technical expertise in sugar technology influence Shree Renuka Sugars' operational efficiency and cost management strategies over the next five years?
What strategic impact could Kwek Ju-Yang's background with the Wilmar Group have on Shree Renuka Sugars' global trading capabilities and international market expansion?
Will Ravi Gupta's continued leadership and active role in policy bodies like CII and ASSOCHAM help the company navigate upcoming regulatory changes in the ethanol and bio-energy sectors?


































