Aadi Industries Announces Major Board Restructuring with New Director and Key Management Appointments
Aadi Industries Limited has completed a major board restructuring effective January 14, 2026, appointing four new directors and key management personnel while accepting multiple resignations. The appointments include Tejas Sampat as Whole Time Director and CFO, bringing 14+ years of Ernst & Young experience, and three other directors with diverse expertise. Simultaneously, three independent directors and two key management personnel resigned, citing professional commitments and career opportunities.

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Aadi Industries Limited has announced a comprehensive board restructuring with multiple key appointments and resignations, effective January 14, 2026. The company's Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved significant changes to strengthen its leadership team and governance structure.
New Director Appointments
The company has appointed four new directors to its board, bringing diverse expertise and experience to the organization.
| Position | Name | DIN | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Non-Executive Director | Darshan Mehta | 00580585 | January 14, 2026 |
| Additional Non-Executive Independent Director | Dipyanti Jaiswar | 11478316 | January 14, 2026 |
| Additional Non-Executive Independent Director | Deepti Sharma | 10042713 | January 14, 2026 |
| Additional Executive Director | Tejas Sampat | 11483830 | January 14, 2026 |
Darshan Mehta, aged 46 years, brings over 23 years of experience in financial matters within the pharmaceutical industry. As one of the promoters of the Aquatic group of companies, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nagpur University and currently serves on the boards of Jay Formulations Limited, Oceanic Techno Chem Private Limited, and Aquatic Formulations (India) Limited.
Dipyanti Jaiswar is a Company Secretary and Law Graduate with more than 9 years of experience in corporate governance, listing regulations, and company secretarial practice. She previously served as Head Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at GeeCee Ventures Limited since 2015.
Deepti Sharma brings over 9 years of diversified experience across multiple verticals. She holds a Master of Commerce degree from Rajasthan University and an MBA in Operations Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. She currently serves as Director at Veefin Solutions Limited and Ikoma Technologies Limited.
Key Management Personnel Changes
Tejas Sampat has been appointed to multiple critical roles within the organization:
| Role | Term | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Time Director | 3 years | Subject to shareholder approval |
| Chief Financial Officer | Ongoing | Effective January 14, 2026 |
Sampat is a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of specialized experience at Ernst & Young, where he served as Director. His expertise includes complex financial landscapes, M&A tax strategies, and managing large-scale professional teams.
Barkha Chaturvedi has been appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. She is a qualified Company Secretary with 5 years of experience in human resources, statutory compliance, documentation, and employee governance.
Board Resignations
The company has accepted resignations from several key positions, all effective from the close of business hours on January 14, 2026:
| Name | Position | DIN | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khushboo Agarwal | Independent Director | 10298514 | Pre-occupation and professional commitments |
| Neelabh Kaushik | Independent Director | 01755431 | Pre-occupation and professional commitments |
| Saachi Rajesh Madnani | Independent Director | 10045589 | Pre-occupation and professional commitments |
| Sanjay Dattatray Jadhav | Chief Financial Officer | N/A | Pursuing other career opportunities |
| Rushabh Shah | Compliance Officer | N/A | Role transition |
Compliance and Governance
The company has confirmed that all new appointees meet the required regulatory standards. Darshan Mehta, Dipyanti Jaiswar, Deepti Sharma, and Tejas Sampat are not debarred from holding director positions by SEBI or any other authority. The independent directors have confirmed they meet the criteria of 'Independence' under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The board meeting was conducted on January 14, 2026, commencing at 3:00 PM and concluding at 5:00 PM. All appointments are subject to shareholder approval where required under applicable regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Aadi Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.97% | -11.15% | +47.43% | +129.40% | +121.00% | +755.97% |



























