Unitech Appoints Sh. Giridhar Aramane as Chairman & Managing Director
Sh. Giridhar Aramane, IAS (Retd.) appointed Chairman & Managing Director of Unitech Limited for two years from August 25, 2026. Appointment follows MCA and Supreme Court orders. Mr. Aramane has over 32 years of administrative experience. He will receive ₹5 lakh monthly remuneration plus accommodation.
The appointment of a new CMD, especially one with significant administrative experience, can impact the company's operational direction and corporate governance. However, the appointment is under specific court and government orders, which may limit the company's strategic flexibility.
The appointment of a new Chairman and Managing Director is a significant corporate event, but it is mandated by regulatory and judicial orders, not a strategic business decision by the company. Therefore, the sentiment is neutral.
Unitech Limited announced the appointment of Sh. Giridhar Aramane, IAS (Retd.), as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This appointment is in compliance with an order from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) dated August 19, 2026, and follows the approval granted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on August 17, 2026.
Sh. Giridhar Aramane assumed his role on August 25, 2026, for a tenure of two years. He replaces Sh. Yudhvir Singh Malik, whose term concluded on July 20, 2026. Mr. Aramane is a retired IAS officer from the 1988 batch, with extensive experience in various government portfolios, including serving as Defence Secretary. He is not related to any existing directors on Unitech's board and is not debarred from holding a directorial office by any authority.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs order specified that Sh. Giridhar Aramane would be appointed for a period of two years from his joining date and would receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹5 lakhs per month, plus company-leased accommodation.
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