RCF Appoints Shivakumar Subramaniam as CMD, Nazhat J. Shaikh's Additional Charge Ceases
RCF appointed Shivakumar Subramaniam as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) effective February 13, 2026. His term extends until July 31, 2030. Concurrently, Nazhat J. Shaikh's additional charge as CMD ceases on the same date. Subramaniam has over 27 years of experience in the fertilizer industry.
The appointment of a new Chairman & Managing Director is a significant leadership change that can influence the company's strategic direction and operational execution. This warrants a medium impact assessment.
The announcement details a change in board leadership, which is a routine corporate governance event. While a new CMD has been appointed, there are no immediate financial performance indicators or strategic shifts mentioned that would strongly influence a positive or negative sentiment.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) announced a significant change in its board leadership following a meeting held on February 13, 2026. The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Shri. Shivakumar Subramaniam (DIN: 10784187) as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the company.
Shri. Shivakumar Subramaniam's tenure as CMD will commence from February 13, 2026, and will continue until his superannuation on July 31, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This appointment is in line with the order issued by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, on February 13, 2026.
Furthermore, the company stated that the additional charge previously entrusted to Ms. Nazhat J. Shaikh (DIN: 07348075) as Chairman & Managing Director, which was communicated in letters dated November 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, will cease to be effective from February 13, 2026.
Shri. Shivakumar Subramaniam brings extensive experience to the role, holding a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and an MBA in Finance, along with being a certified Costing Module-Consultant. He joined RCF in 1998 and has over 27 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, managing areas such as Treasury, Taxation, Corporate Accounts, Financial Strategy, and Ministry Coordination. He has also been involved in project evaluation, financing, and joint venture investments. The Board meeting commenced at 05:15 p.m. and concluded at 05:45 p.m.
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