Vodafone Idea Limited announced a key change in its board leadership. Mr. Sunirmal Talukdar will conclude his tenure as an Independent Director on December 5, 2026, upon completion of his term. Subsequently, Dr. V S Parthasarathy has been appointed as an Additional Director, qualifying as an Independent Director. His five-year term will commence on December 6, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Board Changes at Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea Limited informed the stock exchanges about significant changes to its Board of Directors. The company’s Board, during its meeting held on November 12, 2026, noted the cessation of Mr. Sunirmal Talukdar (DIN: 00920608) as an Independent Director. This change is effective from the close of business hours on December 5, 2026, marking the completion of his tenure. The company expressed its gratitude for Mr. Talukdar’s valuable contributions during his service.
Appointment of New Independent Director
Following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has appointed Dr. V S Parthasarathy (DIN: 00125299) as an Additional Director. Dr. Parthasarathy will serve as an Independent Director for a term of five years, starting from December 6, 2026, and concluding on December 5, 2031. This appointment is subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders at the upcoming General Meeting. Dr. Parthasarathy brings over 40 years of rich experience in leading businesses, corporate transformations, and has a notable track record in M&A transactions. He has served on the boards of various listed and unlisted companies, including Pennar Industries and NIIT. His career highlights include senior roles at Modi Xerox and extensive leadership within the Mahindra Group, where he led the global tractor business and served as Group CFO & Group CIO. He is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI, India, and ICAEW, UK, and holds a PhD from Mumbai University.
Meeting Details
The Board meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m. and concluded at 5:35 p.m. on November 12, 2026. The detailed disclosures required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations have been provided in Annexure A.
Source: BSE
