Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. This key managerial personnel appointment is effective from November 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of experience in corporate secretarial practice, corporate governance, and capital markets, having worked with numerous listed and unlisted companies.
Key Managerial Appointment
Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited has announced a significant change in its leadership team. At a board meeting held on October 27, 2026, the company’s directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
This appointment, designated as a Key Managerial Personnel role, will be effective from November 1, 2026. The board meeting commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 1:30 p.m. on the same day.
About the Appointee
Mr. Pankaj Gupta is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law graduate. He possesses more than 25 years of experience across various domains including corporate secretarial practice, corporate governance, capital markets, fund raising, corporate law, regulatory compliance, restructuring, and stakeholder relations. His professional background includes working with both listed and unlisted companies, where he has managed significant transactions such as domestic and international fund-raising, debt and equity listings, mergers, and governance-related matters.
Mr. Gupta has been associated with the Deepak Fertilisers group since 2018. The company has stated that there are no disclosures of relationships between directors required in this case.
The information regarding this board meeting outcome will also be made available on the company’s website, www.dfpcl.com.
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