Asian Paints Shareholders Approve Appointment of New Independent Directors
Asian Paints shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Sudhir Sitapati and re-appointment of Mr. Milind Sarwate as Independent Directors at the 80th AGM on July 9, 2026. Their terms are for five years each.
The appointment of independent directors is a standard corporate governance practice and does not typically have a significant immediate financial impact on the company.
The appointment and re-appointment of independent directors are routine corporate governance activities that strengthen the board's oversight and strategic direction.
Asian Paints Limited announced that its shareholders, at the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 9, 2026, have approved the appointment and re-appointment of two Independent Directors.
Shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Sudhir Sitapati (DIN: 09197063) as an Additional and Independent Director for a term of five years, commencing May 29, 2026, and concluding on May 28, 2031. They also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Milind Sarwate (DIN: 00109854) as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, commencing October 21, 2026, and concluding on October 20, 2031.
These appointments were initially approved by the Board of Directors on May 29, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Both Mr. Sitapati and Mr. Sarwate meet the criteria for independence as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, and Listing Regulations, and are not related to any Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or Promoter(s) of the company. Brief profiles of both individuals are attached as Annexure A.
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