NSEChange in Management18h ago · 15 Sept 2026, 07:34 pm

Change in Management

Blue Dart Express Limited · BLUEDART

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Blue Dart Express Limited has informed the Exchange about change in Management. Mr. Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, has requested early superannuation effective close of business hours on November 29, 2026, and Mr. R.S. Subramanian has been appointed as the Managing Director for a period from November 30, 2026 till May 25, 2030.

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September 15, 2026 BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd Dalal Street, Fort Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block G Mumbai – 400 001 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400 051 Scrip Code - 526612 NSE Symbol - BLUEDART Dear Sir / Madam, Sub: Intimation under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015’) Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), we wish to inform you that in the Meetings of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC), Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 the following items were reviewed and approved: (a) Noted the request of Mr. Balfour Manuel (DIN: 08416666), Managing Director of the Company vide his letter dated September 15, 2026, for early superannuation effective close of business hours on November 29, 2026 so as to enable smooth and seamless succession in favour of incumbent candidate and in view of certain personal commitments. The NRC and the Board have approved the waiver of the notice period of 6 months applicable to Mr. Balfour Manuel, Managing Director. Mr. Balfour Manuel shall serve as a Sr. Strategic Advisor to the Managing Director upto May 15, 2027. (b) Based on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. R.S. Subramanian (DIN: 02946608) as the Managing Director of the Company for a period from November 30, 2026 till May 25, 2030. The appointment of Mr. R.S. Subramanian as the Managing Director will be subject to approval of Shareholders and other statutory approvals as may be applicable. The Board Meeting commenced at 5.30 PM (IST) and concluded at 6.50 PM (IST). The information in regard to the abovementioned change, in terms of Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular(s) issued in this regard, is enclosed herewith as Annexure 1. A copy of the letter dated September 15, 2026 received from Mr. Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, is enclosed herewith as Annexure 2. The requisite details of appointment pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule Ill of the Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD- POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, are given under Annexure A to this letter. We request you to kindly take the same on record. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For Blue Dart Express Ltd. Tushar Gunderia Head (Legal & Compliance) & Company Secretary Annexure 'A' Disclosure of information pursuant to Regulation 30 (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026: I. Resignation of Mr. Balfour Manuel (DIN: 08416666) Sr. Details of Events that Information of such event(s) No. need to be provided 1. Name Mr. Balfour Manuel 2. Reason for change viz. Request by Mr. Balfour Manuel (DIN: 08416666), appointment, Managing Director, for early superannuation to enable re- appointment, smooth and seamless succession in favour of resignation, incumbent candidate and in view of certain personal removal, death or commitments. Effective close of business hours on otherwise November 29, 2026, Mr. Balfour Manuel shall act as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Managing Director and cease to be a Managing Director/Director. Mr. Balfour Manuel has confirmed that there are no material reasons for his resignation other than those m entioned in his resignation letter. 3. Date of appointment / Effective close of business hours on November 29, resignation 2026. 4. Term of appointment Not Applicable 5. Brief profile Not Applicable 6. Disclosure of relationships Not Applicable between Directors (in case of appointment of a Director) 7. Information required Not Applicable pursuant to BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018- 19 and NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018 II. Appointment of Mr. R. S. Subramanian (DIN: 02946608) Sr. Details of Event that Information of such event No. need to be provided 1. Name Mr. R. S. Subramanian 2. Reason for change viz. Appointment of Mr. R. S. Subramanian (DIN: 02946608) appointment, as a Managing Director of the Company for a period re- appointment, from November 30, 2026 till May 25, 2030, subject to the resignation, approval of Shareholders of the Company. His removal, death or appointment shall be effective from November 30, 2026. otherwise 3. Date of appointment November 30, 2026 4. Term of appointment For a period from November 30, 2026 till May 25, 2030 5. Brief profile Mr. R. S. Subramanian (DIN: 02946608), aged 61, is currently the SVP for South Asia and Managing Director of DHL Express India. He is also a member of the DHL Express Asia Pacific Management Board. With over 30 years of experience in both product-led and service industries, Mr. Subramanian possesses extensive expertise in business strategy, marketing, team development and customer management. He joined DHL Express India as the Head of Sales, subsequently moving up to the position of Vice President, South Asia Cluster (RoSA), where he managed operations in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan. He played a key role in restructuring and developing DHL’s operations in these markets. In 2010, he was appointed Managing Director of DHL Express India. Under his direction, the business experienced significant growth and established itself as a market leader. His emphasis on major investments in best-in-class infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology and strong people processes has been instrumental in driving this success. Under his leadership, DHL Express India has won many accolades and is today recognized and respected as a best practices organization. The company has consistently featured in India’s Best Companies to Work For list by GPTW (Great Places to Work) since 2012. Prior to DHL, Subramanian spent 14 years at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., where he held various roles in sales, marketing and export management. Subramanian is a graduate in Industrial Engineering and holds a Master’s in Management from IIM Bangalore. He is also Gold Certified in First Choice, DHL Group’s internal quality program based on the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. Furthermore, Subramanian is the Vice Chairman of the Express Industry Council of India (EICI) and is part of the Advisory Council of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC). He was first appointed on the Board of Blue Dart Express Limited on March 27, 2019. He is currently a Non- Executive Director on the Board of the Company. 6. Disclosure of relationships Mr. R. S. Subramanian does not have any inter-se between Directors (in relationship with other Directors of the Company case of appointment of a Director) 7. Information required Mr. R. S. Subramanian is not debarred from holding pursuant to BSE Circular the office of Director by virtue of any order passed by No. LIST/COMP/14/2018- the SEBI or any other authority. 19 and NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018 BLUE DART MANAGING DIRECTOR CERTlflED EXPRESS LIMITED September 15, 2026 The Board of Directors Blue Dart Express Limited Blue Dart Centre Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400099 Dear Board Members, In order to enable smooth and seamless succession in favour of incumbent candidate and in view of certain personal commitments, I am opting for an early superannuation with effect from November 29, 2026 as Managing Director. Accordingly, I tend to resign formally as a Managing Director/Director with effect from close of business hours from November 29, 2026. As a consequence, I shall also cease to be Director in the Company's Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company viz: Blue Dart Aviation Ltd. with effect from November 29, 2026. I also request the Company to waive the requirement, [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]