The Board of Directors at Cyient Ltd. approved the reappointment of Mr. Krishna Bodanapu as Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director for a three-year term, effective April 3, 2026, pending shareholder approval. Additionally, the Board appointed independent directors to material subsidiaries and restructured the Audit & Risk Management Committees, naming Mr. Sunil Bhumralkar as the Lead Independent Director.
Key Board Approvals and Appointments
Cyient Ltd. announced that following the recommendation of the Leadership Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board has approved the reappointment of Mr. Krishna Bodanapu (DIN 00605187) as Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director. This appointment is for a period of three consecutive years, commencing from April 3, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Bodanapu, an alumnus of the Kellogg School of Management, has served on the Board since 2014. The filing also noted his relationship with the Founder Chairman, as he is the son of BVR Mohan Reddy.
Appointments in Material Subsidiaries
The Board also approved the appointment of independent directors on the Boards of the company’s material subsidiaries as mandated by regulations. The appointments include:
- Cyient Inc., US: Appointment of Mr. Sunil Bhumralkar.
- Cyient Europe Limited, UK: Appointment of Prof. Madan Pillutla.
Lead Independent Director Nomination
In a significant governance move, the Board formally nominated Mr. Sunil Bhumralkar, an existing Independent Director, to serve as the Lead Independent Director of the Company.
Audit & Risk Management Committee Reconstitution
The reconstitution of the Audit & Risk Management Committees was also approved. The new composition highlights the roles assigned to key directors:
| Name of Director | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Sunil Bhumralkar | Independent Director | Chairperson |
| Mr. PR Ramesh | Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. MM Murugappan | Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director | Member |
The corporate filing confirming these decisions occurred on 31 March 2026 at 7:55 pm (IST).
Source: BSE