Kajaria Ceramics’ Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of Kajaria Adhesive Private Limited (KAPL) and Kajaria Surfaces Private Limited, making them wholly-owned subsidiaries. Mr. Vinit Kumar has been appointed as the new Company Secretary and General Counsel, effective April 1, 2026, following the superannuation of Mr. Ram Chandra Rawat. The announcement was made on January 30, 2026.
Subsidiary Acquisitions Approved
The Board of Directors at Kajaria Ceramics has given the green light to acquire additional equity shares in two private limited companies, boosting their ownership to 100%. The move aims to consolidate the businesses under the Kajaria Ceramics umbrella.
The acquisitions include:
- Acquisition of 2,500 equity shares of Kajaria Adhesive Private Limited (KAPL) for a total consideration of up to ₹25,000. This will make KAPL a wholly-owned subsidiary.
- Acquisition of 9,50,000 equity shares of Kajaria Surfaces Private Limited for a total consideration of up to ₹1.20 crores, also resulting in it becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Leadership Transition
Kajaria Ceramics is set to undergo a change in its leadership team. Mr. Ram Chandra Rawat will be retiring from his position as COO (A&T) and Company Secretary, effective at the close of working hours on March 31, 2026. Consequently, he will also step down as Compliance Officer, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management.
New Company Secretary Appointed
The company has announced the appointment of Mr. Vinit Kumar as the new Company Secretary and designated him as the General Counsel & Company Secretary. He will also take on the roles of Compliance Officer, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management. His appointment will be effective from April 1, 2026.
Operating Committee Reconstitution
There has also been a reconstitution of the Operating Committee. The latest composition is as follows:
- Mr. Ashok Kajaria – Chairman
- Mr. Chetan Kajaria – Vice Chairman
- Mr. Rishi Kajaria – Managing Director
- Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal – Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Ram Chandra Rawat – COO (A&T) & Company Secretary (until March 31, 2026)
- Mr. Vinit Kumar will replace Mr. Ram Chandra Rawat effective April 1, 2026.
Source: BSE
