Vadilal Industries Appoints Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan as Interim Chairman
Vadilal Industries Limited has appointed Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan (DIN: 03060429), an Independent Director, as Interim Chairman of its Board of Directors for a period of 1 year effective 12 May 2026. The appointment was approved at a Board meeting held on the same date and disclosed to NSE and BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Sivaramakrishnan brings over 24 years of private sector experience, including leadership roles at Mother Dairy, Frito Lay India, Cadbury, and Nestle.

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Vadilal Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan as Interim Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective 12 May 2026. The decision was taken at a Board meeting held on the same date and has been disclosed to stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment Details
Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan (DIN: 03060429), who serves as an Independent Director of the company, has been designated as Interim Chairman for a period of 1 year. The company confirmed that Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan is not related to any of the other directors of the company.
The key details of the appointment, as disclosed in Annexure A filed with the exchanges, are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan |
| DIN: | 03060429 |
| Designation: | Interim Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| Date of Appointment: | 12-05-2026 |
| Term of Appointment: | 1 year |
| Director Category: | Independent Director |
| Relationship with Other Directors: | Not related to any director of the Company |
Profile of the Appointee
Mr. Nagarajan Sivaramakrishnan brings over 24 years of experience in the private sector. He headed Mother Dairy for seven years, gaining experience across three diverse businesses — vegetables, edible oil (fresh), and milk, fruits and dairy sector. Prior to that, he served at Frito Lay India (part of Pepsi Group) as National Head of Sales. He has also held key leadership roles in manufacturing and sales at prominent consumer companies, including Cadbury and Nestle.
Regulatory Disclosure
The intimation was submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited on 12 May 2026, signed by Rashmi Bhatt, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Vadilal Industries Limited. The disclosure was made in compliance with the applicable provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Vadilal Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.19% | -9.62% | -5.96% | -18.09% | -42.95% | +319.98% |
Who previously held the Chairman position at Vadilal Industries, and what circumstances led to the need for an Interim Chairman appointment?
How might Mr. Sivaramakrishnan's extensive FMCG and dairy sector experience influence Vadilal Industries' strategic direction in product expansion or distribution?
Will Vadilal Industries initiate a formal search for a permanent Chairman before the one-year interim term expires, and what criteria might guide that selection?

































