Coromandel International announced key changes following its Board Meeting on March 30, 2026. Mr. Narayanan Vellayan was redesignated from Whole Time Director to Executive Director – Nutrient Business, effective April 20, 2026. The board also noted several changes in Senior Management, including the resignation of Mr. Bharat Chaba, effective April 24, 2026, and the cessation of Mr. Roshan Mammen’s SMP role due to organizational shifts.
Outcomes of the Board Meeting on March 30, 2026
The Board of Directors of Coromandel International Limited met on March 30, 2026, and finalized several significant organizational decisions, effective from April 20, 2026, unless otherwise stated.
Key Redesignation Approved
The Board approved the redesignation of Mr. Narayanan Vellayan, who currently serves as Whole Time Director – Strategic Sourcing, to the role of Executive Director – Nutrient Business. This redesignation is effective from April 20, 2026. All existing terms and conditions of his appointment remain unchanged.
Changes in Senior Management Personnel (SMP)
The Board noted comprehensive changes within the Senior Management Personnel, effective April 20, 2026, pursuant to broader organizational restructuring. Furthermore, the status of three other personnel was confirmed:
- Mr. Bharat Chaba, Vice President – Strategic Initiatives, resigned from his services, effective closing hours of April 24, 2026.
- Mr. Roshan Mammen, Vice President -Business Head – Nano Fertilisers, ceased from being an SMP due to organizational changes, effective March 30, 2026.
- Mr. Amir Alvi, Chief Operating Officer – Fertilizer, transitioned, effective April 20, 2026.
Profile Updates for Newly Designated SMPs
The announcement included profiles for several key personnel who are confirmed as continuing Senior Management:
- Mr. Madhab Adhikari (Sr. Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing for Fertilisers and SSP) brings over two decades of experience in the agri-input sector, having joined in 2003. He currently oversees Nano fertiliser business and drone-based spraying services.
- Mr. Avinash Thakur (Vice President and Business Head of Specialty Nutrients and Organic Business) has 25 years of experience and has strengthened leadership through programs at Harvard and ISB.
- Mr. G. Babu (Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Business) has been associated with the Murugappa Group for over 30 years, previously holding key finance roles, including Head of Corporate Finance at Tube Investments.
- Mr. Saurabh Kumar Jain (Senior AVP & Head – Procurement, Crop Protection) has around 23 years of work experience across Manufacturing, Automotive, and ITES industries, and holds a PGDM from IIM, Calcutta.
- Mr. Vishal Sharma (Head – Corporate Affairs) holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from MDI, Gurgaon, and has significant experience in Corporate Affairs, Public policy, and managing Public-Private Partnerships.
The Board Meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded at 13:10 p.m.
Source: BSE
