Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Mamata Biswal as an Additional Director (Independent, Non-Executive). The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. This move, effective August 20, 2026, is for a term of three years, subject to shareholder approval.
Board Strengthened with New Appointment
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has officially announced a significant change in its directorate with the appointment of Dr. Mamata Biswal. This appointment was made as an Additional Director, holding the position of an Independent and Non-Executive Director. The decision was formally approved by the Board of Directors, acting upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Appointment Details and Term
The appointment of Dr. Mamata Biswal is effective immediately, starting from August 20, 2026. She will serve for an initial term of three consecutive years, concluding on August 19, 2029. This appointment is contingent upon the subsequent approval of the company’s Members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Biswal has confirmed that she meets the independence criteria as per the Companies Act, 2013, and the Listing Regulations, and has not been debarred from holding a director position by any authority.
Dr. Mamata Biswal’s Profile
Dr. Mamata Biswal brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to the board. She is a Professor of Law and an ICSSR Senior Research Fellow at Gujarat National Law University, possessing over 25 years of experience in teaching and research. Her qualifications include a Ph.D. in Law, an LL.M. in Commercial Law, and a B.Sc. (Honours). She has also qualified UGC-NET and served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. Her expertise extends to resource person roles for various training programs and her contributions in legal education through research papers, articles, and books are notable.
Source: BSE
