Mishra Dhatu Nigam Appoints Two New Independent Directors
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited has appointed Shri A. Pugazhenthi and Shri Sameer Mundra as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Both appointments are effective August 21, 2026, for a period of three years or until further orders. Shri Pugazhenthi has a background in law and agriculture, while Shri Mundra brings extensive experience in business management and engineering.
The appointment of independent directors is a standard governance practice and typically has a low immediate impact on the company's operations or financial performance.
The announcement pertains to routine board appointments as per regulatory requirements and does not inherently contain positive or negative financial or operational news.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Independent Directors to its Board of Directors. The appointments were conveyed by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, effective August 21, 2026.
Shri A. Pugazhenthi has been appointed as a part-time, non-official Independent Director. His appointment is effective from the date of allotment of his Director Identification Number (DIN) and will be for a period of three years or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence, whichever is earlier. Shri A. Pugazhenthi holds an M.Sc. and LL.B. degree and is currently engaged in legal practice and agriculture, with experience in law, management, and agricultural activities.
Shri Sameer Mundra (DIN: 00078727) has also been appointed as a part-time, non-official Independent Director, effective August 21, 2026. His tenure will also be for three years or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence. Shri Mundra holds a B.E. in Production Engineering from NIT Surat and has extensive experience in business management, engineering, and trading activities, with nearly three decades of professional career. He is associated with Hytech Engineers and Precision Engineering as Proprietor and has served as Director for MPJFC Industries Private Limited and LUB E-Mart Advanced Platform Foundation.
Both appointees are not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority and are not disqualified from holding the office of Director.
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