Unitech Limited Announces Resignation of Nominee Director Mrs. Uma Shankar Effective March 7, 2026
Unitech Limited disclosed the resignation of Mrs. Uma Shankar (DIN: 07165728) as Nominee Director effective March 7, 2026, due to personal reasons. The resignation was confirmed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through order dated March 25, 2026, as part of the Supreme Court-mandated independent management structure for the company.

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Unitech Group has announced the resignation of Mrs. Uma Shankar from its Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, dated April 24, 2026.
Director Resignation Details
Mrs. Uma Shankar (DIN: 07165728) served as a Nominee Director (Non-Executive) on the company's Board. Her resignation was submitted via email on March 7, 2026, and subsequently confirmed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through order No. F.N. Legal-10/1/2020-O/o DGCoA-MCA dated March 25, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mrs. Uma Shankar |
| DIN: | 07165728 |
| Position: | Nominee Director (Non-Executive) |
| Resignation Date: | March 7, 2026 |
| Reason: | Personal reasons |
| MCA Order Date: | March 25, 2026 |
Background of Appointment
Mrs. Uma Shankar was appointed as Nominee Director by the Central Government in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on October 19, 2022, with immediate effect. This appointment was made in compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated October 13, 2022. Her appointment was part of the broader restructuring following the Supreme Court's direction in Civil Appeal No. 10856/2016 titled Bhupinder Singh vs. Unitech Limited, where the court had directed the Union Government to appoint independent management for Unitech Limited.
Other Directorships
The resigning director holds positions in other listed entities as an Independent Director:
| Company Name: | Directorship Category | Board Committee Memberships |
|---|---|---|
| The Karnataka Bank Limited: | Independent Director | Member of Audit Committee |
| NCC Limited: | Independent Director | Member of Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee |
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
Unitech Limited has confirmed that there are no other material reasons for Mrs. Uma Shankar's resignation beyond the personal reasons stated. The company has acknowledged that the filing of this disclosure to the stock exchanges was delayed due to unintentional oversight and has committed to ensuring timely filings under SEBI (LODR) Regulations in the future. The resignation was formally communicated through email on March 7, 2026, and the MCA issued its confirmation order on March 25, 2026.
Supreme Court Oversight Context
The resignation occurs within the framework of the Supreme Court-mandated independent management structure for Unitech Limited. The Hon'ble Supreme Court had originally directed the appointment of eight Nominee Directors by the Central Government, with Mrs. Uma Shankar being added later to this governance structure. The company is required to inform these developments to the Hon'ble Supreme Court by way of affidavit as part of ongoing compliance requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for Unitech Group
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.25% | -5.56% | +20.51% | -33.33% | -26.66% | +252.59% |
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