STL Networks Limited has appointed Kiran Patel as Design & Operations Head-DC and Gaurav Barjatiya as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. These appointments were approved by the Board of Directors on October 15, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Both individuals have been designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026. Patel’s appointment is effective from October 15, 2026, while Barjatiya’s appointment is effective from October 16, 2026.

Leadership profiles and strategic focus

Kiran Patel brings over 29 years of cross-functional experience in data center project management, critical engineering, facilities management, and turnaround operations. Previously serving as Head of Delivery and Design (DC Infrastructure) at Colt Datacenter Services, he spearheaded major hyperscale projects, including a 63 MW + 63 MW data center initiative for Amazon in Mumbai and Chennai. Over his career, Patel has successfully delivered over 200 MW+ in data center capacity for hyperscalers and enterprise customers while maintaining a track record of 100% infrastructure uptime. He holds a 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic, completed PMP coursework, and is pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies.

Gaurav Barjatiya brings close to 17 years of experience in building and scaling businesses across IT infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and technology services. He previously served at NCC Limited, where he played a pivotal role in creating and scaling new business opportunities across digital infrastructure and technology services, contributing to the development of an order book exceeding ₹10,000 crore. His appointment marks his return to the Sterlite Group, where he spent over 13 years in progressively senior roles spanning business analytics, strategy and alliances, business development, and sales.

Appointment details

Patel will focus on scaling the company's data center capacity, strengthening customer relationships, and achieving high operational efficiency. Barjatiya will focus on accelerating the company's growth trajectory, developing new customer segments, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable, profitable growth across its technology businesses.

STL Networks Limited has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, STL Networks DC Limited, to expand its footprint in the digital infrastructure and telecommunications sector. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Certificate of Incorporation on October 10, 2026.

The newly formed entity is designed to establish, acquire, own, operate, and manage data centre and telecommunication infrastructure. Its primary objective includes providing integrated data centre solutions and connectivity services while obtaining necessary licences from the Department of Telecommunications.

Subsidiary structure and capital

STL Networks DC Limited operates as a related party to the listed entity, with STL Networks holding 100% control. The subsidiary was incorporated with a minimal initial capital base, subscribed entirely in cash by the parent company.

Strategic focus on digital infrastructure

The subsidiary aims to deliver scalable operational flexibility and growth within the telecom sector. Key activities include marketing data centre solutions and maintaining regulatory authorisations. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of consolidating connectivity and data centre services under unified corporate structures.

What the numbers show

The incorporation involves a nominal paid-up capital of ₹1,00,000, comprising 50,000 equity shares at a face value of ₹2 each. This low initial capitalisation suggests that STL Networks DC Limited is currently a special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to secure regulatory permissions and lay the groundwork for future capital infusion or asset acquisition, rather than an immediately revenue-generating operational unit.