Blue Dart Appoints Rabindra Purohit as New Company Secretary, Tushar Gunderia Transitions to Counsel Role
Blue Dart appointed Rabindra Purohit as Vice President, Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary from October 10, 2026. Tushar Gunderia ceases as Company Secretary on October 9, 2026, and will serve as Corporate Affairs and Legal Counsel until December 31, 2026. The Board acknowledged Gunderia's 28-year tenure.
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel, especially the Company Secretary and Head of Legal & Compliance, can have a significant impact on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The appointment of a new, experienced professional suggests a continuation of robust governance practices.
The announcement details a planned transition in key management roles, including the cessation of the Company Secretary and their appointment to a new role, along with the appointment of a successor. This is a routine corporate event without explicit positive or negative financial implications.
Blue Dart Express Limited announced significant changes in its Key Managerial Personnel following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 9, 2026.
Mr. Tushar Gunderia, who served as Head (Legal & Compliance) & Company Secretary for approximately 28 years, will cease to hold these positions effective close of business hours on October 9, 2026. This cessation is to facilitate a smooth transition. Mr. Gunderia will continue his association with the company as a 'Corporate Affairs and Legal Counsel' until his superannuation date on December 31, 2026. The Board acknowledged his valuable contributions during his tenure.
Concurrently, Mr. Rabindra Purohit has been appointed as Vice President, Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary, effective October 10, 2026. He will also serve as the Compliance Officer under Listing Regulations and be a Key Managerial Personnel. Mr. Purohit brings around 25 years of experience in legal, secretarial, and compliance functions across various industries. He is a qualified Company Secretary, a Fellow Member of ICSI, and a law graduate. He will be authorized for determining Materiality of Event or Information and making Disclosures to the Stock Exchanges under Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations, replacing Mr. Gunderia in this capacity from October 10, 2026.
The Board meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. (IST) and concluded at 01:25 p.m. (IST).
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