Blue Star Limited Announces Major Board Changes Including MD Re-appointment and New Director Appointments
Blue Star Limited announced major board changes on January 29, 2026, including re-appointment of B Thiagarajan as Managing Director from April 1, 2026 to May 24, 2027, appointment of Mohit Sud as Executive Director - Unitary Cooling Products for five years starting April 1, 2026, and M S Unnikrishnan as Independent Director for five years from January 29, 2026. Sam Balsara's tenure as Independent Director concludes January 31, 2026. All appointments are subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot.

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Blue Star Limited has announced comprehensive changes to its board of directors following a meeting held on January 29, 2026. The air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company has approved several key appointments and noted the completion of one director's tenure, all in compliance with SEBI listing regulations.
Managing Director Re-appointment
The board has approved the re-appointment of B Thiagarajan as Managing Director for an extended term, subject to shareholder approval. Thiagarajan, who holds DIN 01790498, will continue in his role from April 1, 2026 to May 24, 2027.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Position: | Managing Director |
| New Term Start: | April 1, 2026 |
| New Term End: | May 24, 2027 |
| DIN: | 01790498 |
| Subject to: | Shareholder approval |
Thiagarajan brings over four decades of experience to his role, having joined Blue Star in 1998 after working with companies including Larsen & Toubro Limited, BPL Systems Limited, and Voltas Limited. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madurai University and has completed the Senior Executive Programme from London Business School.
New Executive Director Appointment
Mohit Sud has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Executive Director - Unitary Cooling Products, effective April 1, 2026. His appointment, carrying DIN 10034070, is for a five-year term ending March 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Position: | Executive Director - Unitary Cooling Products |
| Appointment Date: | April 1, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | Five years |
| Term End: | March 31, 2031 |
| DIN: | 10034070 |
Sud is a Mechanical Engineer and MBA graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur with over two decades of experience at Hindustan Unilever. His expertise spans sales and marketing roles across various product categories including Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing, with recent leadership positions including General Manager of Sales for Central India and Vice President for Fabric Care.
Independent Director Addition
M S Unnikrishnan has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director for five consecutive years starting January 29, 2026. His term, under DIN 01460245, will conclude on January 28, 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Position: | Independent Director |
| Appointment Date: | January 29, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | Five consecutive years |
| Term End: | January 28, 2031 |
| DIN: | 01460245 |
Unnikrishnan is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from VNIT, Nagpur, and has completed the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. He currently serves as CEO of IITB-Monash Research Academy and previously held the position of Managing Director & CEO of Thermax Group for over 13 years.
Director Tenure Completion
The board noted that Sam Balsara's second consecutive term as Independent Director will end on January 31, 2026. His tenure concludes at the close of business hours on that date.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Position: | Independent Director |
| Tenure End: | January 31, 2026 |
| Term Type: | Second consecutive term |
| Effective Time: | Close of business hours |
Approval Process and Compliance
All appointments have been made based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and are subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot. The company has confirmed that all new appointees are not debarred from holding director positions pursuant to SEBI orders or any other authority. The board meeting commenced at 10:30 a.m. and concluded at 3:15 p.m. on January 29, 2026, with all proceedings conducted in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Blue Star
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.82% | +1.10% | -1.78% | -0.36% | -1.74% | +370.81% |


































