Titan Company Appoints Hospitality Veteran Puneet Chhatwal as Additional Director
Titan Company Limited has appointed Mr. Puneet Chhatwal as an Additional Director on its Board, effective August 28, 2025. The appointment, nominated by Tata Sons Private Limited, was approved through a Circular Resolution. Mr. Chhatwal, currently the MD and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), will serve as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director. His appointment will be subject to shareholder approval via Postal Ballot. Mr. Chhatwal brings extensive hospitality sector experience, having led IHCL's transformation since 2017. He holds key industry positions and has received recognition for his leadership. Titan confirms Mr. Chhatwal's appointment complies with regulatory requirements.

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Titan Company Limited , a prominent player in India's consumer goods sector, has announced a significant addition to its leadership team. The company has appointed Mr. Puneet Chhatwal as an Additional Director on its Board, effective August 28, 2025. This strategic move comes as a result of a nomination from Tata Sons Private Limited, a co-promoter of Titan Company.
Board Approval and Appointment Details
The appointment was approved through a Circular Resolution dated August 22, 2025, which received the requisite majority approval on August 25, 2025. Mr. Chhatwal will serve as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director on Titan's Board and will be liable to retire by rotation.
Shareholder Approval Process
Titan Company has announced that shareholder approval for Mr. Chhatwal's appointment will be sought through a Postal Ballot. The company plans to communicate the details of this process in due course, ensuring compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Puneet Chhatwal's Professional Background
Mr. Chhatwal brings a wealth of experience from the hospitality sector to Titan's Board. He has been serving as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) since November 2017. Under his leadership, IHCL has undergone a remarkable transformation, achieving responsible and profitable growth. This turnaround has been so significant that it became a case study at Harvard Business School, titled 'Leading Transformation at IHCL'.
Industry Leadership and Recognition
In addition to his role at IHCL, Mr. Chhatwal holds key positions in the tourism and hospitality industry:
- Chairman of the National Committee of Tourism and Hospitality at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Chairman of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH)
His contributions to the industry were recently recognized when IHCL was awarded the Turnaround Star at Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA) 2025.
Educational Background
Mr. Chhatwal's educational qualifications include:
- Graduate of Delhi University
- Graduate of Institute of Hotel Management, Delhi
- MBA in Hospitality from ESSEC, Paris
- Advanced Management Program from INSEAD
Regulatory Compliance
Titan Company has confirmed that Mr. Chhatwal is not related to any Director, Key Managerial Personnel, or Promoters of the company. Furthermore, he is not debarred from accessing the capital markets or restrained from holding directorship positions in any listed company by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.
This appointment marks a significant step for Titan Company, bringing in expertise from the hospitality sector to its diverse consumer goods portfolio. As the company continues to evolve in the dynamic Indian market, Mr. Chhatwal's experience and industry insights could prove valuable in shaping its future strategies and growth initiatives.
Historical Stock Returns for Titan
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