Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The Board of Directors approved this appointment, effective from November 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of extensive experience in corporate secretarial practice, governance, and capital markets, having worked with numerous listed and unlisted companies.
Key Managerial Personnel Appointment
In a significant governance development, the Board of Directors of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited has approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. This pivotal role, designated as Key Managerial Personnel, will be effective from November 1, 2026. The decision was made following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Profile of Mr. Pankaj Gupta
Mr. Pankaj Gupta is a distinguished professional, holding the designation of Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and is also a law graduate. With a career spanning over 25 years, he possesses comprehensive experience in various facets of corporate operations. His expertise includes corporate secretarial practice, corporate governance, capital markets, fund raising, corporate law, regulatory compliance, restructuring, and stakeholder relations. Mr. Gupta has a proven track record of working with both listed and unlisted entities, managing complex domestic and international transactions such as debt and equity listings, mergers, and schemes of arrangement. He has also been instrumental in engaging with Boards, senior management, regulators, and financial institutions. Mr. Gupta has been associated with the Deepak Fertilisers group since 2018.
Board Meeting Details
The Board Meeting where this appointment was approved commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 1:30 p.m. on October 27, 2026. The information regarding this appointment will also be made available on the company’s official website, www.dfpcl.com, for public access.
Source: BSE
