Unitech Limited Receives Six-Month Extension for Chairman & Managing Director Tenure
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended Sh. Yudhvir Singh Malik's tenure as Chairman & Managing Director of Unitech Limited for six months from January 21, 2026 to July 20, 2026. This follows his initial appointment in 2020 under Supreme Court orders and subsequent extensions in 2021 and 2023. The company's Board acknowledged this extension on January 31, 2026.

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Unitech Limited has announced that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has granted a six-month extension to the tenure of its Chairman & Managing Director, Sh. Yudhvir Singh Malik, IAS (Retd.). The extension, effective from January 21, 2026 to July 20, 2026, continues the leadership arrangement that has been in place since 2020.
Appointment History and Previous Extensions
Sh. Yudhvir Singh Malik was initially appointed by the MCA as Chairman and Managing Director of Unitech Limited for a two-year period through letters dated January 21, 2020 and January 27, 2020. This appointment was made in compliance with an order from the Hon'ble Supreme Court dated January 20, 2020.
The MCA has subsequently extended his tenure multiple times:
| Extension Date | Duration | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2021 | Two years | MCA Letter |
| October 25, 2023 | Two years | MCA Letter with clarification dated November 6, 2023 |
| January 17, 2026 | Six months | MCA Letter No. F. No. 10/01/2020-Legal |
Current Extension Details
The latest extension covers the period from January 21, 2026 to July 20, 2026, or until the current Board is in place, or until further orders from the MCA, whichever occurs earlier. This represents a shorter extension period compared to the previous two-year terms granted in 2021 and 2023.
Board Acknowledgment
The Board of Directors of Unitech Limited formally acknowledged the tenure extension during their meeting held on January 31, 2026. The company communicated this development to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited through a formal compliance letter dated February 17, 2026.
The communication was signed by Anuradha Mishra, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, ensuring proper regulatory disclosure of this significant corporate governance update.
Historical Stock Returns for Unitech Group
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.06% | -6.31% | -0.57% | -26.03% | -32.90% | +197.14% |

































