UltraTech Cement appoints Vikram Bhalla as independent director for five years
UltraTech Cement has appointed Mr. Vikram Bhalla as an independent director for a five-year term starting June 8, 2026, pending shareholder approval. A senior partner at BCG India, Mr. Bhalla brings nearly three decades of global advisory experience. The Board approved the appointment following the recommendation of its Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee.
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UltraTech Cement has appointed Mr. Vikram Bhalla as an independent director for a term of five years effective June 8, 2026, subject to the approval of the company's shareholders. The appointment strengthens the board's governance structure with the addition of a seasoned advisor possessing deep expertise in strategic planning and organizational transformation.
The Board of Directors approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee. Mr. Bhalla, a senior partner and founding team member of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) India, brings nearly 30 years of advisory experience spanning strategy, transformation, people and organization, and family business transformation. He has advised leading Indian conglomerates, mid-cap companies, and family enterprises across more than 30 countries.
Mr. Bhalla started his career with BCG in Mumbai in 1996 and became a Partner in 2005 and a Senior Partner in 2012. He holds an undergraduate degree in Physics from the University of Delhi and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of several non-profit organizations, including The Convergence Foundation, Center Square Foundation, and CEGIS.
The disclosure confirms that Mr. Bhalla is independent of the company's management and is not debarred from holding the office of director by any order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India or other authorities. There are no disclosed relationships between the new appointee and other directors of the company.
Appointment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reason for change | Appointment as an independent director |
| Date of appointment | June 8, 2026 |
| Term of appointment | Five consecutive years from June 8, 2026 to June 7, 2031 |
| Brief profile | Senior Partner and founding team member, BCG India |
| Disclosure of relationships | None |
Historical Stock Returns for UltraTech Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.77% | +0.64% | -4.40% | -1.16% | +0.53% | +72.06% |
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