Sundrop Brands Appoints Ms. Kavita as Company Secretary at Material Subsidiary

Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly known as Agro Tech Foods Limited) has announced another key managerial appointment involving Ms. Kavita. The company has now appointed her as Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel at Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL), its material subsidiary, effective December 16, 2025.

Latest Appointment Details

Ms. Kavita, who was previously appointed as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Nodal Officer at Sundrop Brands Limited on November 28, 2025, has now been designated to serve in a similar capacity at the company's material subsidiary. This appointment was approved by the Board of Directors of Del Monte Foods Private Limited in their meeting held on December 16, 2025.

Appointment Details:	Information
Appointee:	Ms. Kavita (Membership No: A-27174)
New Position:	Company Secretary (KMP)
Company:	Del Monte Foods Private Limited
Effective Date:	December 16, 2025
Relationship:	Material Subsidiary of Sundrop Brands Limited

Professional Background

Ms. Kavita brings extensive experience to her new role, with over 14 years of professional expertise across leading FMCG organizations. Her career spans across notable companies including Sundrop Brands Limited, Del Monte Foods Group, Walmart India, and Tata Consumer Products. She possesses specialized knowledge in corporate secretarial functions, legal and regulatory compliances, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and contract management across Indian and international entities.

Career Timeline at Sundrop Group

The appointment represents a strategic move within the Sundrop group of companies. Ms. Kavita's career progression shows her expanding role within the organization:

Timeline:	Position	Company
Previous:	Company Secretary	Del Monte Foods Private Limited
November 28, 2025:	Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, Nodal Officer	Sundrop Brands Limited
December 16, 2025:	Company Secretary (KMP)	Del Monte Foods Private Limited

Regulatory Compliance

The appointment has been made in compliance with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the ICSI (Employee Company Secretaries Identification Number) Guidelines, 2019. Sundrop Brands Limited has informed both BSE (Scrip Code: 500215) and NSE (Symbol: SUNDROP) about this appointment under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Ms. Kavita's expertise in FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and cross-border compliances, combined with her track record as a strategic business partner to management, positions her well to drive compliance excellence at the material subsidiary level.

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Sundrop Brands Limited , formerly known as Agro Tech Foods Limited, has successfully concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders overwhelmingly approving the appointment of three directors to its board. The results, announced on December 22, 2025, demonstrate strong shareholder confidence in the proposed leadership changes.

Postal Ballot Results Overview

The e-voting process, which remained open from November 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM (IST) to December 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM (IST), saw participation from shareholders holding a total of 2,99,02,169 votes. All three resolutions received overwhelming support with 99.9997% votes in favor.

Resolution Details:	Votes in Favor	Votes Against	Approval Rate
V.V. Ranganathan Appointment:	29,902,094	75	99.9997%
Ramit Bharti Mittal Appointment:	29,902,094	75	99.9997%
Madhavan K. Menon Appointment:	29,902,094	75	99.9997%

Approved Director Appointments

The postal ballot notice outlined the following appointments, all now approved:

Director Name:	Position	Effective Date	Term
V.V. Ranganathan:	Non-Executive Director	September 24, 2025	Liable to retire by rotation
Ramit Bharti Mittal:	Non-Executive Director	September 24, 2025	Liable to retire by rotation
Madhavan K. Menon:	Non-Executive Independent Director	September 24, 2025	5 years (until September 23, 2030)

Scrutinizer's Report

BV Saravana Kumar, Partner of M/s. Tumuluru Company, Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the postal ballot notice was mailed to 13,829 members who had registered their email IDs with depositories or the company. The votes were unblocked on December 21, 2025, in the presence of two witnesses.

Director Profiles and Expertise

The newly appointed directors bring diverse expertise to Sundrop Brands' board:

V.V. Ranganathan: A finance professional with over 40 years of experience, including a significant tenure as Senior Partner at Ernst & Young (now EY)
Ramit Bharti Mittal: Executive Chairman of Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., with business interests spanning media, entertainment, and hospitality
Madhavan K. Menon: Former Executive Chairman of Thomas Cook India, with extensive experience in banking, financial services, and travel industry

Regulatory Compliance

The company emphasized compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, in conducting these appointments. The results were communicated to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited as per regulatory requirements.

The successful approval of all three director appointments strengthens Sundrop Brands' leadership team and demonstrates strong shareholder support for the company's governance initiatives.