Dish TV India Appoints Arun Kumar Kapoor, Heena Bhatt, Ashok Paranjpe as Independent Directors
Dish TV India appointed Arun Kumar Kapoor, Heena Naishadh Bhatt, and Ashok Anant Paranjpe as Independent Directors. Kapoor and Bhatt's terms begin August 14, 2025, and end August 13, 2030. Paranjpe's appointment is effective upon Ministry approval. All bring extensive experience in business, finance, and law.
The appointment of independent directors is a significant corporate governance event that can influence strategic decisions and oversight.
The announcement pertains to routine board appointments and does not contain significant positive or negative financial news.
Dish TV India Limited announced the appointment of three new Independent Directors to its Board, following the approval of members in a Postal Ballot completed on April 17, 2026.
Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor and Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt have been appointed for a first term of five consecutive years, commencing from August 14, 2025, and concluding on August 13, 2030. Mr. Kapoor brings over 34 years of experience across diverse sectors including FMCG, Telecom, and Media Distribution, with a notable role in digitizing India's cable industry. Ms. Bhatt has extensive experience spanning over 34 years in the banking and finance sector, with a strong background in retail banking, microfinance, and agricultural finance.
The appointment of Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe as an Independent Director is also approved, with his term effective from a date to be determined upon receipt of approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Mr. Paranjpe is a senior legal professional with over two decades of experience as a Partner at Wadia Ghandy & Company, specializing in Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution.
All three appointees are not related to any existing Director on the Board of Dish TV India Limited. The company has filed the necessary application with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for the approval of Mr. Paranjpe's appointment.
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