Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd has appointed Mr. Pramod Kumar Gupta as an Additional Director in the Non-Executive Non-Independent category effective June 17, 2026. The appointment was made through a circular resolution by the Board of Directors and is subject to the approval of shareholders. The Board has approved the convening of a postal ballot process to ratify this appointment.

Mr. Gupta brings over 38 years of experience to the role, having worked with organizations such as Unilever, ConAgra, DHL, Novartis, Microsoft, Arvind Fashions, and Haldia Petrochemicals. He is currently the Group CFO of the Adventz Group, a position he has held since April 2026. His profile highlights his capabilities in managing rapid growth, scale-up, turnaround, and transformation, with a focus on governance and organizational development.

The company confirmed that Mr. Gupta has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by SEBI or any other authority, in compliance with relevant regulations. Upon shareholder approval, he shall hold office as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation. The appointment was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Details of Appointment

Zuari Management Services Limited has confirmed that it, along with persons acting in concert, did not create any encumbrance on shares of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited during the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The declaration, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, ensures that no new charges were placed on the shares other than those previously disclosed to the exchanges and the company. This disclosure is critical for shareholders as it provides transparency regarding the ownership status and potential liabilities associated with the shares during the specified period.

The declaration was made in pursuance of Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Gurdeep Singh, Whole-time Director of Zuari Management Services Limited, signed the declaration on behalf of the entity on 06 April 2026. The confirmation covers the entire financial year, ensuring that the shares held by the acquirer and persons acting in concert remain free from undisclosed encumbrances.

Disclosure Details

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The letter was addressed to the Audit Committee of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited and copied to the stock exchanges. The disclosure was signed in Gurugram.