Veljan appoints former IAS officer Ramesh Kumar as independent director
Veljan Denison Limited has appointed Mr. Ramesh Kumar Nimmagadda, a former IAS officer of the 1982 batch, as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) for a five-year term commencing May 30, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval and follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The company confirmed that Mr. Nimmagadda meets all regulatory requirements and holds no equity shares in the company.

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Veljan Denison Limited appointed Mr. Ramesh Kumar Nimmagadda as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director) for a term of five years effective May 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, was disclosed to the exchange pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Nimmagadda brings over four decades of administrative experience, including roles as Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Director General of the Administrative Staff College of India.
The Board affirmed that Mr. Nimmagadda is not debarred from holding the office of director by any order of SEBI or other authorities. He is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company and does not hold any equity shares as of the appointment date. The company confirmed that the necessary disclosures under Regulation 30 read with clause 7 of Para A of Annexure I of SEBI Circular dated November 11, 2024, have been provided.
Director Profile
Mr. Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1982 batch of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. His extensive governance background includes serving as Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Principal Secretary in various Andhra Pradesh government departments, and Special Chief Secretary to the Governors of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He also served as the State Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh.
Appointment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Director | Mr. Ramesh Kumar Nimmagadda |
| DIN | 10506458 |
| Designation | Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) |
| Date of Appointment | May 30, 2026 |
| Term | 5 years (up to May 29, 2031) |
| Shareholding | Nil |
Historical Stock Returns for Veljan Denison
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.34% | -0.47% | +4.23% | +5.48% | +5.48% | +5.48% |
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