Info Edge Appoints Naresh Gupta as Independent Director, Himanshu Agarwal as CFO
Info Edge appointed Naresh Chand Gupta as an Additional Director (Independent Category) effective October 1, 2026, for five years. Himanshu Agarwal will become CFO and Additional Director (Whole-time) from September 17, 2026. Ambarish Raghuvanshi's interim CFO tenure ends September 16, 2026, and he will act as Finance Advisor until October 31, 2026.
The appointment of a new CFO and an Independent Director are significant for the company's governance and strategic direction. These changes can influence future decision-making and investor confidence.
The announcement details routine leadership changes and appointments, which are standard corporate governance procedures. While positive for the company's long-term structure, there are no immediate financial gains or losses reported.
Info Edge (India) Limited announced key leadership changes following its Board Meeting on September 14, 2026. Mr. Naresh Chand Gupta has been appointed as an Additional Director, designated as Non-Executive Independent Director, for a term of five years starting October 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Gupta brings extensive experience in leadership, business management, and technology, having previously served as an Independent Director for the company and held leadership positions at Adobe Systems India Private Limited.
In a significant transition, Mr. Himanshu Agarwal will assume office as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Additional Director, designated as Whole-time Director and CFO, effective September 17, 2026. Consequently, Mr. Ambarish Raghuvanshi's tenure as Interim Chief Financial Officer will conclude at the close of business hours on September 16, 2026. Mr. Raghuvanshi will continue to support the company as a Finance Advisor until October 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth handover.
The Board also reconstituted its Risk Management Committee and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Committee, inducting Mr. Himanshu Agarwal as a member effective September 17, 2026. The authorization for determining the materiality of events and making disclosures to stock exchanges has also been revised in view of these KMP changes.
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