Rane (Madras) Appoints Ramesh Natarajan as Independent Director, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan to Retire by Rotation
Rane (Madras) Limited approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ramesh Rajan Natarajan as Independent Director from May 21, 2026, for 5 years, pending shareholder approval at the 22nd AGM. Mr. Ganesh Lakshminarayanan retires by rotation and seeks re-appointment. Mr. Pradip Kumar Bishnoi retires as Independent Director on July 01, 2026.
Changes in directorship, especially re-appointments and retirements, can influence corporate governance and strategic direction, thus having a medium-term impact on the company.
The announcement details management changes including re-appointments and retirements, which are routine corporate governance activities. There are no significant positive or negative financial implications mentioned.
Rane (Madras) Limited announced changes in its management following a Board of Directors meeting. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Ramesh Rajan Natarajan as an Independent Director for a second term of 5 years, effective May 21, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Additionally, Mr. Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, a Non-Executive Director, retires by rotation and will offer himself for re-appointment at the ensuing AGM. The company also noted the retirement of Mr. Pradip Kumar Bishnoi, an Independent Director, upon completion of his second term, effective July 01, 2026. Mr. Bishnoi will cease to be a member of the Audit, Stakeholders Relationship, and Nomination and Remuneration Committees upon his retirement.
Mr. Ramesh Rajan Natarajan brings over 42 years of experience in audit, finance, strategy, and operations, having previously served as Chairman and Senior Partner at PwC India. Mr. Ganesh Lakshminarayanan has over 50 years of industrial experience and has held leadership positions in industry forums such as ACMA and CII.
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