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Crompton Appoints Sundaram Damodarannair as Chairman Effective Sep 18

Crompton Appoints Sundaram Damodarannair as Chairman Effective Sep 18

September 15, 2025 / 15:56 IST
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    Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair as the Chairman of the Board, effective September 18, 2025. The decision was made during the board meeting held on September 15, 2025.

    Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair (DIN: 00016304) will also serve as an Additional Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the company. His tenure as a Non-Executive, Independent Director concluded on September 17, 2025, after serving two consecutive terms.

    The board has approved Mr. Damodarannair’s appointment until he reaches the age of seventy-five, i.e., up to April 15, 2028, subject to the approval of the company's members. The decision was based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (N&RC).

     

    Reconstitution of Committees


     

    The Board also approved the reconstitution of the following committees, effective September 18, 2025:

     

    Audit Committee


     
    Audit Committee
    NamePositionNature of Directorship
    Mr. Sanjiv KakkarChairpersonNon-Executive, Independent Director
    Mr. P R RameshMemberNon-Executive, Independent Director
    Mr. Sundaram DamodarannairMemberNon-Executive, Non- Independent Director

     

    Nomination & Remuneration Committee


     
    Nomination & Remuneration Committee
    NamePositionNature of Directorship
    Ms. Smita AnandChairpersonNon-Executive, Independent Director
    Mr. Sundaram DamodarannairMemberNon-Executive, Non-Independent Director
    Mr. Anil ChaudhryMemberNon-Executive, Independent Director

     

    Stakeholders' Relationship Committee


     
    Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
    NamePositionNature of Directorship
    Mr. Sundaram DamodarannairChairpersonNon-Executive, Non- Independent Director
    Ms. Hiroo MirchandaniMemberNon-Executive, Independent Director
    Mr. Shantanu KhoslaMemberNon-Executive, Non- Independent Director
    Mr. Promeet GhoshMemberManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer

     

    Corporate Social Responsibility Committee


     
    Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
    NamePositionNature of Directorship
    Mr. Shantanu KhoslaChairpersonNon-Executive, Non- Independent Director
    Ms. Smita AnandMemberNon-Executive, Independent Director
    Mr. Sundaram DamodarannairMemberNon-Executive, Non- Independent Director
    Mr. Promeet GhoshMemberManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer

     

    Risk Management Committee


     
    Risk Management Committee
    NamePositionNature of Directorship
    Mr. P R RameshChairpersonNon-Executive Independent Director
    Mr. Anil ChaudhryMemberNon-Executive Independent Director
    Mr. Sundaram DamodarannairMemberNon-Executive, Non-Independent Director

     

    Postal Ballot Notice


     

    The Board also approved a Postal Ballot Notice to seek the consent of the Members for the appointment of Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.

     

    Approval of Board Diversity Policy


     

    The Board approved the Board Diversity Policy to strengthen corporate governance, enhance decision-making, and ensure better stakeholder representation. The policy will be available on the company's website.

    The Board Meeting commenced at 2.45 P.M. and concluded at 3.20 P.M.

    This intimation will also be uploaded on the Company's website at www.crompton.co.in in accordance with the SEBI LODR.

     

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    first published: Sep 15, 2025 03:56 pm

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