News Stocks High Energy Batteries Announces Managing Director Reappointment and New Nominee DirectorHigh Energy Batteries Announces Managing Director Reappointment and New Nominee Director
High Energy Batteries (India) Limited has announced board changes including the reappointment of Dr. G A Pathanjali as Managing Director for three years from 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2029, subject to shareholder approval. The company has also appointed Mr. C V Ramana as Nominee Director replacing Mr. N P Sinha, effective 31st January, 2026.
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High Energy Batteries (India) Limited has announced key changes to its board of directors following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The board meeting, held on 31st January, 2026, approved significant appointments that will shape the company's leadership structure.
Managing Director Reappointment
The board has approved the reappointment of Dr. G A Pathanjali as Managing Director for an extended term. The appointment details are structured as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Position: | Managing Director |
| DIN: | 05297665 |
| Reappointment Period: | Three years |
| Effective Date: | 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2029 |
| Approval Required: | Shareholders through Postal Ballot |
| Rotation Status: | Not liable to retire by rotation |
Dr. Pathanjali, aged 66 years, brings extensive experience to the role. He holds qualifications as a Chemical Engineer from Annamalai University, M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, and completed his Ph.D in 1995 from IIT Mumbai. With over four decades of experience in the company, he has been involved in design and development activities for Silver Chloride Magnesium, Silver Oxide Zinc, and Nickel Cadmium batteries for defence and other applications.
New Nominee Director Appointment
The board has appointed Mr. C V Ramana as Nominee Director, replacing Mr. N P Sinha with immediate effect from 31st January, 2026. The appointment details include:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. C V Ramana |
| DIN: | 11517220 |
| Age: | 59 years |
| Qualification: | M.Sc (Soil Physics) |
| Current Role: | Executive Director (NB & R/HINS) at LIC of India |
| Appointment Date: | 31st January, 2026 |
| Rotation Status: | Not liable to retire by rotation |
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The company filed a revised intimation with BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, to update Mr. Ramana's Director Identification Number. The DIN (11517220) was allocated by MCA on 31st January, 2026, causing a delay in the initial submission. The board meeting commenced at 03:30 PM and concluded at 06:30 PM on 31st January, 2026.
Both directors have been confirmed as not being debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority, and neither director is related to any existing board members of the company.
Historical Stock Returns for High Energy Batteries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.58% | +1.86% | -5.47% | -15.30% | +22.16% | +209.14% |
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