TANFAC Industries Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Director Appointments via E-Voting
TANFAC Industries has issued a Postal Ballot Notice seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Dr. L. Ravichandran as Whole-time Director (two-year term, total CTC of INR 80,00,000 per annum) and Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh as Non-Executive Independent Director (five-year term), both effective May 06, 2026. Remote e-voting via CDSL is scheduled from May 13 to June 11, 2026, with results to be announced on or before June 13, 2026.

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TANFAC Industries Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated May 06, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for three resolutions relating to the appointment of two directors approved by its Board of Directors. The notice, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, was communicated to BSE Limited on May 12, 2026, and signed by Managing Director Afzal Malkani. The notice is being sent only through electronic mode to members whose e-mail addresses are registered as on the cut-off date of Friday, May 08, 2026.
Postal Ballot and E-Voting Schedule
The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to facilitate remote e-voting for its members. The voting window and resolution details are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| E-Voting Start: | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) |
| E-Voting End: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, May 08, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | M.D. Baid Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries |
| Results Announcement: | On or before June 13, 2026 |
The three resolutions put to members for approval are:
| S.No | Resolution | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Appointment of Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh (DIN: 08532830) as Non-Executive Independent Director | Special Resolution |
| 2. | Appointment of Dr. L. Ravichandran (DIN: 02643264) as Director | Ordinary Resolution |
| 3. | Appointment of Dr. L. Ravichandran (DIN: 02643264) as Whole-time Director | Ordinary Resolution |
The Scrutinizer will submit the report to the Chairperson after completion of scrutiny, and results will be announced at the registered office, intimated to the stock exchange, and uploaded on the company's website and CDSL's website.
Appointment Details at a Glance
Both appointments were approved by the Board on May 06, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The key parameters of both appointments are as follows:
| Parameter: | Dr. L. Ravichandran | Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh |
|---|---|---|
| Designation: | Additional Director & Whole-time Director | Additional Director – Non-Executive Independent Director |
| DIN: | 02643264 | 08532830 |
| Age: | 65 years | 49 years |
| Effective Date: | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 |
| Term End Date: | May 05, 2028 | May 05, 2031 |
| Term Duration: | Two years | Five years |
| Relationship with other Directors: | Not related to any other Director | Not related to any other Director |
Dr. L. Ravichandran – Whole-time Director
Dr. L. Ravichandran is a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience at TANFAC Industries, having contributed across the full spectrum of operations including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Environment, R&D, and New Product Development. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has successfully developed and commercialised several new products during his tenure. His leadership has been associated with cost-effective innovations, environmental excellence, and long-term value creation. He does not hold any other directorship or committee memberships outside TANFAC Industries.
The remuneration approved for Dr. L. Ravichandran as Whole-time Director, not exceeding 5% of net profits computed under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013, is detailed below:
| Remuneration Component: | Amount (INR Per Annum) |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary (A): | 31,63,500 |
| Special Allowance: | 28,75,000 |
| Uniform Allowance: | 9,600 |
| Education Allowance: | 2,400 |
| Medical Reimbursement: | 15,000 |
| Leave Travel Allowance: | 2,63,625 |
| Total Allowances & Reimbursements (B): | 31,65,625 |
| Car Valuation: | 4,00,000 |
| Car Operating Expense: | 4,80,000 |
| Total Car Benefits (C): | 8,80,000 |
| HRA (D): | 7,90,875 |
| Guaranteed Cash Compensation (A+B): | 63,29,125 |
| Fixed Compensation w/o Housing (A+B+C): | 72,09,125 |
| Total CTC (A+B+C+D): | 80,00,000 |
Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh – Non-Executive Independent Director
Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh is a versatile professional with extensive experience in leadership, programme planning and design, teaching, monitoring and evaluation, business development, and consulting. He serves as the Associate Director at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and is the recipient of the prestigious Rashtrapati Rover Award. His academic qualifications include a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Social Marketing from ISB Hyderabad, a Ph.D. from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, and an MBA in Marketing from RSMT Purvanchal University. He has delivered over 1,000 days of mid-career training to organisations such as the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, NTPC, ONGC, IndiGo, Tata Steel, ITC, and Sun Pharma. He also serves as a member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, Telangana, and as Honorary Academic Advisor at Capital University of Kodarma District in Jharkhand. Dr. Singh is entitled to remuneration by way of sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses for participation in Board meetings, within the limits specified under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, 2015.
His other current directorships include SNR Edatas Private Limited, Equipp Social Impact Technologies Limited, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, and Ajayan Consulting Private Limited.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosures were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, in accordance with SEBI LODR Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January 2026. The Postal Ballot Notice has been uploaded on the company's website and the results, once announced, will also be displayed at the registered office. TANFAC Industries is a joint sector company with TIDCO and Anupam Rasayan India Ltd., with its registered office and factory located at 14, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Cuddalore – 607 005, Tamil Nadu, India.
Historical Stock Returns for TANFAC Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.99% | -4.84% | -19.51% | +3.08% | +29.07% | +1,649.46% |
How might Dr. L. Ravichandran's four-decade operational expertise influence TANFAC Industries' R&D pipeline and new product commercialization strategy over his two-year tenure?
Could Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh's academic and consulting background, particularly his ties to ISB Hyderabad and corporate training experience, signal a shift in TANFAC's governance or strategic direction?
Given that TANFAC Industries is a joint sector company with TIDCO and Anupam Rasayan India Ltd., how might these new board appointments affect the company's alignment with its parent entities' broader business objectives?






























