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Appointment of Shanti Ekambaram as an Independent Director of the Company
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd · 500420
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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd has appointed Shanti Ekambaram as an Additional Independent Director for a term of 3 consecutive years, effective from 30th July, 2026, subject to approval of the shareholders.
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28th July, 2026
The Dy. General Manager (Listing Dept.) The Manager – Listing Dept.,
BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.,
Corporate Relationship Dept., Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor,
1st Floor, New Trading Ring, Plot No. C/1, G. Block,
P. J. Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Bandra - Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai - 400 001 Mumbai – 400 051
(BSE Scrip Code: 500420) (NSE Scrip Code: TORNTPHARM)
Dear Sir,
Sub: Disclosure under Reg 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 - Appointment of Shanti Ekambaram as an Additional Independent
Director of the Company
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), we hereby inform you that based on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors has
approved the appointment of Shanti Ekambaram (DIN: 00004889) as an Additional Independent
Director of the Company for a term of 3 consecutive years effective from 30th July, 2026, subject
to approval of the shareholders of the Company.
She is not related to any other Director of the Company. Further, we would like to inform that she
is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other
authority.
The details as required under Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular No.
HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January, 2026, with respect to
appointment are enclosed herewith as Annexure – A.
Email – investorservices@torrentpharma.com
The above is for your information and record.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
For TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
CHINTAN M. TRIVEDI
COMPANY SECRETARY
Encl: as above
Email – investorservices@torrentpharma.com
Annexure – A
Particulars Details
Reason for change viz. Appointment of Shanti Ekambaram (DIN: 00004889) as an
appointment, reappointment, Additional Independent Director of the Company.
resignation, removal, death or
otherwise
Date of appointment / 30th July, 2026
reappointment / cessation (as
applicable) & term of Appointment for a term of 3 consecutive years commencing
appointment/re-appointment from 30th July, 2026, subject to approval of Shareholders of
the Company.
Brief Profile (In case of Shanti Ekambaram, aged 63 years, is a distinguished
appointment) banking business and governance leader with 39 years of
financial services experience, including an exceptional 35
year tenure at Kotak Mahindra Bank where she was a part
of the team that shaped the institution's transformation from
a pre-IPO non-banking financial company to one of India's
most respected universal banks. As Deputy Managing
Director and Whole-time Director (2022-2025), she
provided strategic oversight across Digital Banking,
Treasury, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Vigilance,
CSR/ESG, and Capital Market subsidiaries.
Ms. Ekambaram's career is distinguished by her institution-
building capabilities across multiple business verticals and
she has a unique blend of Corporate, Retail and Digital
business experience. On the India's capital markets side, she
served as the CEO of Kotak Mahindra Capital Company
(1997-2003), the investment banking joint venture with
Goldman Sachs.
She led a team that pioneered the transformation of India's
equity capital markets by leading the Hughes Software IPO
in 1999 – the country's first book-building transaction. This
landmark achievement required intensive collaboration with
SEBI, investors, and market participants to fundamentally
Email – investorservices@torrentpharma.com
reform IPO mechanisms, replacing archaic systems with
global standards.
She currently serves on the boards of Kotak Mahindra
Capital Company, Kotak Securities, Havells India Limited
and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, where
she contributes strategic direction to India's premier
business education institution.
Ms. Ekambaram's industry recognition underscores her
standing as a preeminent business leader. She was ranked
No. 1 on the Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025
and named Business woman of the Year 2025 by The CEO
Magazine. She has been consistently recognized by Fortune
India's '50 Most Powerful Women in Business' and Business
Today's 'Most Powerful Women in Indian Business'
throughout her career, reflecting sustained excellence and
impact.
Ms. Ekambaram is a Chartered Accountant and Cost
Accountant.
Disclosure of relationships Shanti Ekambaram is not related to any Director of the
between directors (in case of Company.
appointment of Director)
Email – investorservices@torrentpharma.com