TVS Motor Company has appointed Ms. Kalpana Unadkat as an Additional and Non-Executive Independent Director, effective December 15, 2025. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. Ms. Unadkat, an experienced Independent Director, specializes in cross-border legal and governance matters and has held leadership positions at Khaitan & Co. and Ashurst’s India Practice.
New Board Addition
Ms. Kalpana Unadkat has been appointed as an Additional Director and Non-Executive Independent Director of TVS Motor Company. The board approved her appointment at a meeting held on December 15, 2025. Her term will be for five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot.
Kalpana Unadkat’s Background
Ms. Unadkat brings extensive experience as an Independent Director with over a decade of boardroom experience and more than 25 years in cross-border legal and governance. She is a dual-qualified solicitor (India and UK) and previously served as a senior partner at Khaitan & Co. and Co-Head of Ashurst’s India Practice (London). Her expertise includes:
- Cross-border joint ventures and M&As.
- Corporate governance laws.
- Advising clients on doing business in India.
- Leading diverse teams in competitive markets.
Current Directorships
In addition to this appointment, Ms. Unadkat currently serves as an independent director on the boards of:
- Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMart).
- TVS Credit Services Ltd.
- Eris Lifesciences Ltd.
Recognition and Awards
Ms. Unadkat has received several awards, including:
- Trailblazer, Women Achiever Awards 2023 by FICCI FLO.
- Corporate Governance Lawyer for India and Corporate Governance Lawyer of the Year Award in 2018 & 2019.
- The Rising Women of the Year Award in 2019 by Economic Times and Spencer Stuart.
Source: BSE
