GK Energy Limited Appoints Professor Subhash Ghaisas as Independent Director
GK Energy Limited appointed Professor Subhash Vasant Ghaisas as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term from February 13, 2026 to February 12, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Professor Ghaisas brings over four decades of experience in solar energy and semiconductor physics research, having served as Director of the School of Energy Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University and currently working as a Visiting Professor at DIAT, Pune. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation and complies with all SEBI regulatory requirements.
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GK Energy Limited has announced the appointment of Professor Subhash Vasant Ghaisas as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective February 13, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company's Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and remains subject to shareholder approval.
Appointment Details
The Board of Directors meeting, held on February 13, 2026, approved Professor Ghaisas's appointment for a five-year term. The appointment details are structured as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Professor Subhash Vasant Ghaisas |
| DIN: | 11479724 |
| Position: | Additional Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Term Duration: | Five years |
| Effective Date: | February 13, 2026 |
| Term End Date: | February 12, 2031 |
| Approval Status: | Subject to shareholder approval |
Professional Background
Professor Ghaisas brings extensive expertise in renewable energy and advanced materials research to GK Energy's board. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics from the University of Pune and has over four decades of leadership experience in solar energy, semiconductor physics, and advanced materials research.
Key Professional Achievements
- Academic Leadership: Served as Director of the School of Energy Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Research Innovation: Led MNRE-supported renewable energy testing initiatives
- International Recognition: Established Asia's first UNDP-GEF funded Solar Concentrator Testing Facility
- Publications: Authored over 100 international research papers
- Awards: Recipient of the IBM Faculty Award
- Project Leadership: Guided major projects funded by DST, CSIR, ISRO, and DRDO
Current Roles and Independence
Professor Ghaisas currently serves as a Visiting Professor at DIAT, Pune, and heads the Physics Panel at NCERT, providing independent technological oversight and strategic innovation leadership. The company confirmed that he satisfies the criteria of independence prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR regulations.
Regulatory Compliance
GK Energy Limited confirmed compliance with all regulatory requirements for the appointment. The company stated that Professor Ghaisas has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order issued by SEBI or any other authorities. The appointment follows the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and related circulars.
Board Meeting Details
The Board of Directors meeting that approved the appointment commenced at 06:32 P.M. and concluded at 07:06 P.M. on February 13, 2026. The appointment information has been made available on the company's website at www.gkenergy.in as part of their disclosure obligations.
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