Akzo Nobel India Limited Approves Name Change to JSW Dulux Limited and Key Director Appointments
Akzo Nobel India Limited's board has approved changing the company name to JSW Dulux Limited and appointed new directors including Parth Sajjan Jindal as Chairman and Shantanu Maharaj Khosla as Independent Director. The board also approved changing Rajiv Rajgopal's designation from Chairman and Managing Director to Joint Managing Director & CEO. All proposals require shareholder approval through postal ballot with remote e-voting, subject to regulatory clearances from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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Akzo Nobel India Limited's Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive transformation plan that includes changing the company's name to JSW Dulux Limited and restructuring its leadership team. The decisions were made during a board meeting held on January 28, 2026, and will require shareholder approval through a postal ballot process.
Name Change and Corporate Restructuring
The board has approved the proposal to change the company's name from Akzo Nobel India Limited to JSW Dulux Limited. This change is contingent upon receiving approval for name availability from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, followed by shareholder approval and final clearance from the Central Government/Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013.
As part of this transformation, the board also approved consequent alterations to the relevant clauses of the company's Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association to reflect the name change.
Leadership Appointments and Changes
The board has approved several key leadership appointments that will reshape the company's management structure:
| Position | Name | DIN | Resolution Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Executive Non-Independent Director & Chairman | Parth Sajjan Jindal | 06404506 | Ordinary |
| Independent Director | Shantanu Maharaj Khosla | 00059877 | Special |
| Joint Managing Director & CEO (designation change) | Rajiv Rajgopal | 06685599 | Special |
Notably, Rajiv Rajgopal's role will transition from Chairman and Managing Director to Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, representing a significant restructuring of executive responsibilities.
Shareholder Approval Process
All proposed changes will be presented to shareholders through a postal ballot process utilizing remote e-voting exclusively. The company will seek approval for four special business items:
- Appointment of Parth Sajjan Jindal as Chairman
- Appointment of Shantanu Maharaj Khosla as Independent Director
- Designation change for Rajiv Rajgopal
- Company name change and associated corporate document amendments
The Notice of Postal Ballot, along with explanatory statements and details regarding the remote e-voting process, will be submitted in due course.
Meeting Details
The board meeting commenced at 4:30 P.M. and concluded at 5:00 P.M. on January 28, 2026. The disclosure has been simultaneously uploaded on the company's website at www.akzonobel.co.in , ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements under the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Akzo Nobel
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