Sinclairs Hotels re-appoints Khandelwal as Independent Director
Sinclairs Hotels Limited announced the re-appointment of Sanjeev Kumar Khandelwal as Independent Director and Swajib Swapan Chatterjee as Manager on August 6, 2026. Both leaders will serve five-year terms starting May 26, 2027, pending shareholder approval. The move ensures leadership stability with experienced professionals in finance and hospitality.

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Sinclairs Hotels Limited has secured Board approval for the re-appointment of Sanjeev Kumar Khandelwal as a Non-executive Independent Director and Swajib Swapan Chatterjee as Manager, ensuring continuity in its governance and management structure. The decisions were taken at a Board meeting held on August 6, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Both re-appointments are for a term of five years, commencing from May 26, 2027, and remain subject to the approval of the company’s members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The filings were made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026. The disclosures were submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd (CSE). The detailed particulars for both appointments are provided in Annexure-A and Annexure-B of the filing.
Sanjeev Kumar Khandelwal (DIN: 00419799) is being re-appointed for a second consecutive term as a Non-executive Independent Director. His first term expires on May 25, 2027. Mr. Khandelwal brings over 41 years of extensive experience in Financial Services, Merchant Banking, Capital Markets, Commodity Market Operations, and Investment Advisory Services. The company affirmed that he is not related to any other director and is not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority.
Swajib Swapan Chatterjee is being re-appointed as Manager for a period of five years, also commencing May 26, 2027. His current term expires on May 25, 2027. Mr. Chatterjee possesses over 31 years of experience in the hospitality sector, with the majority of his career spent with Sinclairs Hotels Limited. Similar to Mr. Khandelwal, the company confirmed that Mr. Chatterjee is not related to any director and holds no debarment status under SEBI or other regulatory authorities.
Key Appointment Details
| Particular | Sanjeev Kumar Khandelwal | Swajib Swapan Chatterjee |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Non-executive Independent Director | Manager |
| Term Duration | Five consecutive years | Five years |
| Commencement Date | May 26, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
| Expiry of Previous Term | May 25, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
| Experience | Over 41 years in Financial Services | Over 31 years in Hospitality |
| Regulatory Status | Not debarred by SEBI | Not debarred by SEBI |
The complete details of the appointments are available on the investor information website of Sinclairs Hotels Limited at www.sinclairshotels.com . The filings were digitally signed by Dipak Kumar Shaw, Company Secretary (M No.: A44841), on August 6, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Sinclairs Hotels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.43% | +3.29% | +2.20% | -0.70% | -23.96% | -42.99% |
How might the re-appointment of Sanjeev Kumar Khandelwal influence Sinclairs Hotels' capital allocation strategies given his extensive background in financial services and merchant banking?
What specific operational initiatives or expansion plans is Swajib Swapan Chatterjee expected to drive during his second five-year term as Manager?
Are there any anticipated changes in the composition or voting dynamics of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee that could impact future leadership succession planning?


































