Titan Company Names Sandhya Venugopal Sharma As New Chairperson From January 4
Titan Company Limited has appointed Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma, a 1995-batch IAS officer, as Chairperson and Additional Director effective January 4, 2026, based on nomination from co-promoter TIDCO. She succeeds Mr. Arun Roy who continues as Director, bringing extensive administrative experience from her recent role with Department of Space and various governance positions across industrial development, finance and education sectors.
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Titan Company Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma, IAS as the new Chairperson and Additional Director of the Board. The appointment, effective January 4, 2026, was approved through a Board Circular Resolution dated December 29, 2025.
Leadership Transition Details
The appointment comes based on nomination from Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO), which serves as a co-promoter of Titan Company. Ms. Sharma will assume the Chairperson role from Mr. Arun Roy, IAS, who will continue serving as a Director on the company's Board.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee: | Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma, IAS |
| DIN: | 08445015 |
| Effective Date: | January 4, 2026 |
| Position: | Chairperson and Additional Director |
| Nominating Entity: | TIDCO (Co-promoter) |
| Outgoing Chairperson: | Mr. Arun Roy, IAS |
Professional Background and Experience
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma brings extensive administrative expertise as a 1995 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. Her career spans diverse key administrative and technical roles across multiple departments and organizations including industrial development, finance, education and governance.
Most recently, she served on central deputation with the Department of Space from April 2019 to October 2025, where she held positions as Joint Secretary and later Additional Secretary in Bengaluru. In this role, she contributed significantly to Indian space and science administration.
Key Career Highlights
| Role: | Details |
|---|---|
| Space Administration: | Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary, Department of Space (April 2019 - October 2025) |
| Education Sector: | State Project Director for Sarva Shiksha Abhigyan during deputation to Government of Karnataka |
| Tamil Nadu Cadre Roles: | Commissioner (Archives and Historical Research), various Joint/Deputy Secretary positions |
| Department Experience: | Commercial Taxes, Education, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| District Administration: | Assistant Collector in Chengalpattu and Tindivanam |
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Ms. Sharma will hold office as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation. The appointment requires shareholder approval as mandated under SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Titan Company will seek this approval through Postal Ballot within prescribed timelines, with detailed communication to follow in due course.
The company has confirmed that Ms. Sharma is not related to any Director, Key Managerial Personnel, or Promoters of the company. Additionally, she is not debarred from accessing capital markets or restricted from holding directorial positions in listed companies by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.
Board Structure and Strategic Direction
Ms. Sharma's appointment strengthens Titan's governance structure while maintaining continuity in leadership as Mr. Arun Roy continues his directorial role. The transition reflects Titan Company's commitment to robust corporate governance and experienced leadership in guiding the company's strategic direction across its diverse business segments in the diamond, gems and jewellery sector.
Historical Stock Returns for Titan
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.24% | +1.02% | +1.70% | +8.40% | +22.00% | +158.04% |
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