Titan appoints Dr. S Vijayakumar as Chairman effective June 29, 2026
Titan Company Ltd has appointed Dr. S Vijayakumar as Chairman and Additional Director on its Board, effective June 29, 2026, following a nomination from co-promoter TIDCO. Dr. Vijayakumar, a 1993 batch IAS officer currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, will hold office as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director. The appointment, approved by the Board via circular resolution on June 22, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting under SEBI LODR regulations.

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Titan Company Ltd has appointed Dr. S Vijayakumar as Chairman and Additional Director on its Board, effective June 29, 2026. The appointment follows a nomination received from Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO), a co-promoter of the company. The Board approved the appointment via a circular resolution dated June 22, 2026.
Dr. S Vijayakumar will hold office as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and is liable to retire by rotation. The company will seek shareholder approval for the appointment in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, as required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR).
Profile of the Appointee
Dr. S Vijayakumar is a 1993 batch IAS officer who has held key positions in various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Presently, he serves as the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department. His previous roles include Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Land Reforms in Chennai and Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director of Tamilnadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited.
Key Details of Appointment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. S Vijayakumar, IAS |
| DIN | 01764064 |
| Designation | Chairman and Additional Director |
| Director Type | Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director |
| Nominee of | Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) |
| Effective Date | June 29, 2026 |
| Tenure | Liable to retire by rotation |
The company disclosed that Dr. S Vijayakumar is not related to any Director, Key Managerial Personnel, or Promoters of Titan Company Ltd. Furthermore, he is not debarred from accessing the capital markets or restrained from holding the position of Director in any listed company by any order of SEBI or other authorities.
Historical Stock Returns for Titan
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.27% | +1.81% | +6.92% | +10.51% | +35.72% | +173.58% |
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