SRF reappoints Kartik Bharat Ram as Joint MD till March 2031

SRF has reappointed Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram as Joint Managing Director for a term of five years, effective from June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The reappointment was approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting held on June 30, 2026. This decision ensures leadership continuity within the company's senior management structure.

Leadership Continuity at SRF

Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram (54) brings over three decades of experience, having served in senior positions across the company's international subsidiaries. He graduated from Santa Clara University, California, and holds an MBA from Cornell University, New York. He currently serves on the boards of KAMA Holdings Limited and Kalyani Steels Limited.

Parameter	Details
Appointee	Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram
Designation	Joint Managing Director
Term	June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031
Approval Date	June 30, 2026

Governance and Relationships

The reappointment was passed via an ordinary resolution. Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram is the brother of Mr. Ashish Bharat Ram, Chairman & Managing Director of the company, and the son of Mr. Arun Bharat Ram, Chairman Emeritus. The company confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other authority.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.18%	+2.25%	+1.79%	-8.66%	-14.16%	+86.40%

SRF Limited shareholders have approved all seven resolutions tabled at its 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 30, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means, saw the re-appointment of Mr. Pramod Gopaldas Gujarathi as Director (Safety & Environment) & Occupier and Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram as Joint Managing Director. Additionally, shareholders sanctioned the appointment of Mr. Arun Bharat Ram as Chairman Emeritus for five years starting April 1, 2027, and ratified the remuneration of cost auditors for FY27.

The voting process combined remote e-voting, which took place from June 27 to June 29, 2026, and e-voting during the AGM. Arvind Kohli & Associates, Company Secretaries, served as the Scrutinizer for the process. The record date for determining voting entitlements was May 29, 2026. A total of 85 members attended the meeting through video conferencing.

Voting Results Summary

Resolution Description	Type	Votes For	Votes Against	% For
Adoption of Financial Statements FY26	Ordinary	25,16,05,530	4,26,742	99.83
Re-appointment of Mr. Pramod Gopaldas Gujarathi (Director)	Ordinary	24,23,44,426	30,58,315	98.75
Re-appointment of Mr. Pramod Gopaldas Gujarathi (WTD)	Special	24,92,80,410	27,92,561	98.89
Re-appointment of Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram (JMD)	Ordinary	22,07,33,093	3,13,39,878	87.57
Re-appointment of Mr. Arun Bharat Ram (Chairman Emeritus)	Ordinary	8,33,68,662	1,97,21,809	80.87
Ratification of Cost Auditors Remuneration	Special	25,20,67,635	5,336	99.99
Private Placement of NCDs	Special	25,20,75,695	4,945	99.99

Mr. Gujarathi, aged 74, holds a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies. His professional background includes 47 years of experience in production, engineering, safety, and environment, including an 18-year tenure with the Bayer Group. The proceedings were conducted in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.