Raymond Appoints Tikka Singh & Ajoy Mehta as Independent Directors
Raymond Limited appointed Mr. Tikka Singh and Mr. Ajoy Mehta as Additional Directors, designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Their appointments are effective from January 1, 2026, for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval.
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Raymond Limited announced the appointment of two Additional Directors, designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors, following recommendations from the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The Board of Directors, in a meeting held on December 29, 2025, approved these appointments.
Mr. Tikka Singh and Mr. Ajoy Mehta have each been appointed for a term of five years, effective from January 1, 2026. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval. The company has provided detailed profiles for both appointees as per SEBI regulations.
Mr. Tikka Singh, a graduate of Doon School and Delhi University, has a background in finance and has held positions in banking and multinational luxury groups like LVMH. He has been instrumental in developing Louis Vuitton's business in India and has also been involved in heritage preservation efforts. He has been awarded the French distinction "Knight of the Legion of Honour". He is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of Raymond Limited.
Mr. Ajoy Mehta, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1984 batch, served as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra and Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai. He has experience in urban development, including affordable housing and sanitation initiatives. He holds an engineering degree from IIT BHU and is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
The Board of Directors' meeting commenced at 02:00 p.m. and concluded at 2:32 p.m. on December 29, 2025.
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