Berger Paints India Limited has announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on August 31, 2026. The board approved the appointment of Mr. Navjeet Singh Sobti as an Independent Director and Mr. Amardeep Jain as a Whole-time Director, both for a term of 5 years, effective from September 1, 2026. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval. A postal ballot process will be initiated to seek consent.
Berger Paints Board Approves Key Director Appointments
Berger Paints India Limited has announced significant changes to its directorial board, following a meeting held on August 31, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of two key individuals to strategic positions within the organization, with both appointments set to commence from September 1, 2026.
New Independent Director Appointed
Mr. Navjeet Singh Sobti (DIN: 00008393) has been appointed as an Independent Director. His term will span 5 (five) consecutive years, concluding on August 31, 2031. This appointment is not liable to retire by rotation and is subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders. Mr. Sobti is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and brings extensive experience in business development, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
Whole-time Director Reappointed
Additionally, Mr. Amardeep Jain (DIN: 11172624) has been appointed as a Whole-time Director. His tenure will also be for 5 (five) consecutive years, from September 1, 2026, up to August 31, 2031. Unlike Mr. Sobti’s appointment, Mr. Jain will be liable to retire by rotation, pending shareholder approval. Mr. Jain is a Chemical Engineer from IIT Delhi with over 20 years of experience in the paint and process industry, including expertise in manufacturing process optimization and strategic project execution.
Shareholder Approval Process
To formalize these appointments, the company will initiate a Postal Ballot process. Shareholders will be requested to provide their consent for the appointment of both Mr. Sobti and Mr. Jain. Further details regarding the disclosure requirements as per SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, are provided in the annexed disclosures.
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