Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced the appointment of Shri Prakash Rajpurohit as a Part-Time Official Director (Government Director). This appointment, effective September 17, 2026, follows an order from the Ministry of Defence. Shri Rajpurohit, an Indian Administrative Service Officer, will serve in place of Ms. Meera Mohanty. His brief profile highlights his experience in government administration and policy-making.
Board Appointment Announcement
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has officially announced a significant change in its board composition. Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the company informed stakeholders about the appointment of Shri Prakash Rajpurohit as a Part-Time Official Director (Government Director). This appointment is effective from September 17, 2026, and will continue until further orders.
Details of the Appointment
Shri Prakash Rajpurohit, who holds DIN 06895578, has been appointed to the Board of BDL in place of Ms. Meera Mohanty (DIN 3379561). The approval for this change was conveyed by the Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, Government of India, through an Office Memorandum dated September 17, 2026.
Profile of the New Director
Shri Prakash Rajpurohit was born on February 28, 1986, and is an Indian Administrative Service Officer from the 2010 Batch of the Rajasthan Cadre. He holds a B.Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production. Prior to his current role, he was a Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and has held key positions within the Government of Rajasthan, including district administration and commercial taxes.
Disclosure of Relationships
It has been confirmed that Shri Prakash Rajpurohit has no disclosed relationships with other Directors on the BDL board. Furthermore, he is not debarred from holding office by any SEBI Order or other authority.
Source: BSE
