Swan Corp re-appoints Sugavanam Padmanabhan as Whole-Time Director
Swan Corp Limited’s Board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Sugavanam Padmanabhan as Whole-Time Director for a term of three years, effective from September 24, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board also appointed Mr. Narendra Vala as Internal Auditor and M/s. Nisha Patel & Associates as Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.

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Swan Corp Limited’s Board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Sugavanam Padmanabhan as Whole-Time Director for a term of three years, effective from September 24, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The decision was taken at the Board meeting held on May 29, 2026. The re-appointment ensures continuity in leadership as the director brings over 50 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the extension for Mr. Sugavanam Padmanabhan (DIN: 03229120). He is a Chartered Accountant and former Director (Finance) of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The appointment is contingent upon approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Audit Committee recommended the appointment of Mr. Narendra Vala as the Internal Auditor for the financial year 2026-27 under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Vala is a Chartered Accountant with approximately 11 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in corporate accounting, banking, and taxation.
Additionally, the Board appointed M/s. Nisha Patel & Associates as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27 in terms of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. Ms. Nisha Patel, the proprietor, is a qualified Cost Accountant with over 14 years of experience auditing listed and unlisted companies.
Key Appointments
| Position | Name | Tenure/Period | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Time Director | Mr. Sugavanam Padmanabhan | 3 years from Sept 24, 2026 | 50+ years in Oil & Gas; Ex-Finance Director, IOC |
| Internal Auditor | Mr. Narendra Vala | FY 2026-27 | 11 years in manufacturing, banking, taxation |
| Cost Auditor | M/s. Nisha Patel & Associates | FY 2026-27 | 14+ years in cost audit for listed entities |
The Board meeting commenced at 3:00 PM and concluded at 5:00 PM on May 29, 2026. The disclosures were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Swan Corp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.08% | -2.37% | -5.73% | -30.46% | -24.12% | +130.65% |
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