Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced the appointment of Shri. Partha Pratim Pathak as a Non-Official Director (Independent Director) on its Board. Appointed by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, his term will be for a period of three years commencing from August 18, 2026. Shri. Pathak is stated to have no relationship with other directors and is not disqualified from holding the office.
New Independent Director Appointed
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has officially announced the appointment of Shri. Partha Pratim Pathak as a Non-Official Director, designated as an Independent Director, to its Board. The appointment was made by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, via a letter dated August 17, 2026.
Appointment Details and Term
Shri. Pathak’s tenure as an Independent Director will be for a period of three (03) years from the date of his appointment. The Board of Directors, through a circular resolution, formally appointed Shri. Partha Pratim Pathak (DIN: 02692935) as an Additional Director (Independent Director) effective August 18, 2026.
Director’s Qualifications and Background
It is confirmed that Shri. Partha Pratim Pathak has no relationship with any other Directors of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any statutory authority. Furthermore, he is not disqualified from holding the office of Director pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. A brief profile of Shri. Pathak, detailing his entrepreneurial background and contributions to waste management and environmental sustainability, is enclosed as Annexure-1.
Additional Information Provided
Details as required under Regulation 30 read with para A(7) of Part A of Schedule-III of the Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular No.SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, including amendments, are also provided in Annexure-2. The company has confirmed that Shri. Pathak’s appointment is for a period of three years from the date of appointment or until further orders.
Source: BSE
