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 to be Company Secretary on October 9, 2026, and will continue as Corporate Affairs and Legal Counsel until December 31, 2026. Gunderia served for 28 years.
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel, especially the Company Secretary role, can have a medium-term impact on compliance and governance functions. The appointment of an experienced professional like Rabindra Purohit is significant.
The announcement details a planned transition of key managerial personnel, including a retirement and a new appointment, which is a routine corporate event. While acknowledging the outgoing personnel's contributions, the overall tone is neutral.
Blue Dart Express Limited announced significant changes in its Key Managerial Personnel. In a Board meeting held on October 9, 2026, the company approved the transition of Mr. Tushar Gunderia from his role as Head (Legal & Compliance) and Company Secretary. Mr. Gunderia will continue with the company as 'Corporate Affairs and Legal Counsel' until his superannuation on December 31, 2026. He ceases to hold the office of Head (Legal & Compliance) and Company Secretary, and as Key Managerial Personnel, effective close of business hours on October 9, 2026. The Board acknowledged Mr. Gunderia's nearly 28 years of service.
Concurrently, the Board appointed Mr. Rabindra Purohit as Vice President, Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary, effective October 10, 2026. Mr. Purohit, a qualified Company Secretary and law graduate with approximately 25 years of experience, will also serve as the Compliance Officer under Listing Regulations and will be authorized for determining and disclosing material events. He is not related to any Director of the company. Mr. Gunderia, who has been with Blue Dart since 1998, brings over 32 years of experience in corporate laws, regulatory compliance, and governance.
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