Switching Technologies Gunther appoints Ruma Chowdhury as CFO, Simran Agarwal as CS
- Ruma Narayan Chowdhury appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective September 24, 2026
- Simran Agarwal named Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, replacing S. Ramesh who resigned on health grounds
- Nikhil Pujari elevated from Director to Whole-time Director for five years, subject to shareholder approval
- Board meeting held on September 24, 2026, formalized these leadership changes

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Switching Technologies Gunther Limited appointed Ruma Narayan Chowdhury as Chief Financial Officer and Simran Agarwal as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, effective September 24, 2026. The board also approved the elevation of Nikhil Pujari to Whole-time Director.
The appointments were approved during a board meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm. These changes follow the resignation of Mr. S. Ramesh as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, which took effect on September 11, 2026, citing health grounds.
Leadership changes
Ms. Chowdhury brings extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting. She has been associated with Kolkata TV since 2011 in a senior departmental role as HOD & Finance Coordinator. Prior to this, she worked with Mahuaa Khabar, Akash Bangla, 24 Ghanta, and ETV Bangla. She holds a B.A. (Bengali Honours) from the University of Calcutta and a Value-Added Specialization in Banking and Finance from the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad.
Ms. Agarwal is a qualified Company Secretary with over four years of professional experience in secretarial, corporate governance, and regulatory compliances. Her expertise includes handling compliances under the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and stock exchange requirements. She has managed Board and Committee meetings, General Meetings, annual reports, ROC/MCA filings, and share transfer matters.
Director elevation
The board approved the change in designation of Mr. Nikhil Pujari from Director to Whole-time Director for a tenure of five years. This appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders. Mr. Pujari is a management professional with a master's degree in marketing and relevant professional experience in the FMCG industry. His background includes hands-on exposure to business operations and market-oriented activities.
Summary of appointments
| Role | Appointee | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ruma Narayan Chowdhury | September 24, 2026 | Approved |
| Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | Simran Agarwal | September 24, 2026 | Approved |
| Whole-time Director | Nikhil Pujari | September 24, 2026 | Subject to shareholder approval |
The company stated that the requisite disclosures under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been filed with BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Switching Technologies Gunther
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.88% | +4.63% | +14.66% | +67.95% | +91.60% | +154.37% |
How will Nikhil Pujari's FMCG background influence Switching Technologies Gunther's strategic direction following his elevation to Whole-time Director?
What specific financial restructuring or cost-optimization initiatives might the new CFO, Ruma Narayan Chowdhury, implement given her media-sector finance experience?
Will the shareholder vote on Mr. Pujari's appointment face any resistance from institutional investors concerned about the concentration of executive power?































