NSEChange in Director(s)5d ago · 9 Oct 2026, 02:48 pm
Change in Director(s)
United Spirits Limited · UNITDSPR
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United Spirits Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company. Mr. V K Viswanathan, Independent Director, has completed his second term and ceased to be the Chairperson of the Board and of the Company, while Mr. Narayan K Seshadri has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board and of the Company effective 17th October 2026.
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United Spirits Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company.
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United Spirits Limited
Registered Office:
UB Tower
#24, Vittal Mallya Road,
Bengaluru 560 001
Tel: +91 80 2221 0705
Fax: +91 80 2224 5253
www.diageoindia.com
9th October 2026
BSE Limited The National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Listing Department Exchange Plaza, C-1 Block G,
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001 Bandra East, Mumbai – 400 051
Scrip Code: 532432 Scrip Code: UNITDSPR
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing
Regulations”)
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 30 and Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations, this is to
inform you that the Board at its meeting held today, inter-alia considered the following:
1) Noted the completion of second term of Mr. V K Viswanathan, Independent Director of the
Company (DIN: 01782934) from end of business hours on 16th October 2026 and consequently,
ceases to be:
• The Chairperson of Board and of the Company;
• The Chairperson of the Committee of Directors; and
• The Member of Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Board placed on record its appreciation for services rendered by Mr. V K Viswanathan during
the last decade and thanked Mr. V K Viswanathan for leading the Board and the Company towards
progress with the highest standards of integrity.
2) Consequent to the above, approved appointment of Mr. Narayan K Seshadri (DIN: 00053563), an
Independent Director of the Company since October 2025, as the Chairperson of the Board and of
the Company effective 17th October 2026.
Mr. Narayan K. Seshadri is a Chartered Accountant and business transformation leader with over
four decades of experience across manufacturing, financial services, retail and technology sectors.
He is the Founder of Tranzmute and has previously held leadership roles at Arthur Andersen,
including leading its Business Consulting practice and serving on Andersen’s Global CEO Council.
He has advised leading companies and Boards on strategy, transformation, risk management, capital
structuring and succession planning.
Corporate Identity Number: L01551KA1999PLC024991 contactus.india@diageo.com
Continuation Sheet
Relevant information as required are enclosed as an Annexure.
The meeting commenced at 14:00 hours IST and concluded at 14:30 hours IST.
This is for your information and records.
Thank you,
For United Spirits Limited
Pragya Kaul
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Corporate Identity Number: L01551KA1999PLC024991 contactus.india@diageo.com
Continuation Sheet
ANNEXURE
# Disclosure Requirement Details Details
1 Name of the Director Mr. V K Viswanathan Mr. Narayan K Seshadri
(DIN: 01782934) (DIN: 00053563)
2 Reason for change viz., Completion of second term as Appointment as Chairperson
appointment, re-appointment, an Independent Director of the of the Board and of the
resignation, removal, death or Company. Company, effective 17th
otherwise October 2026.
3 Date of appointment/ re- Ceases to be an Independent
appointment/ cessation (as Director of the Company
applicable) & term of effective from close of
appointment/re-appointment business hours of 16th October
2026.
4 Brief Profile (In case of Not applicable.
appointment)
5 Disclosure of relationship Not applicable.
between Directors (In case of
appointment of a Director)
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Corporate Identity Number: L01551KA1999PLC024991 contactus.india@diageo.com