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Oriental Hotels Ltd · 500314
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Oriental Hotels Ltd has appointed two new independent directors, Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal and Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje, for a term of five years. The appointments were made at the company's Annual General Meeting on July 30, 2026.
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OHL: 2026-27: 036
July 31, 2026
The Manager – Listing The Manager – Listing Department
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. BSE Ltd.
Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No. C/1G Block, II Floor, New Trading Ring
Bandra Kurla Complex Rountana Building P J Towers,
Bandra (E), Mumbai: 400051 Dalal Street, Mumbai: 400001
Symbol: ORIENTHOT Scrip Code: 500314
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’) – Appointment of Additional
Director
In compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, this is to inform you that the Members of the
Company at its Annual General Meeting held on July 30, 2026 inter-alia, approved: -
1. Appointment of Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal (DIN: 00003625) as a Director and as an
Independent Director of the Company, for a term of five years commencing from May
05, 2026 up to May 04, 2031 (both days inclusive).
2. Appointment of Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje (DIN: 08594844) as a Director and as an
Independent Director of the Company, for a term of five years commencing from May
05, 2026 up to May 04, 2031 (both days inclusive).
The relevant details of the appointment in terms of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI
Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015, dated September 09, 2015 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-
1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023 is enclosed as Annexure I to this intimation.
Kindly take the above information on record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For ORIENTAL HOTELS LIMITED
S Akila
Company Secretary
A15861
Address: Taj Coromandel, No. 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034
Encl: a/a
Annexure – I
Disclosure of information pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circulars No.
CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015, dated 9th September, 2015 and
SEBI/HO/CFD/CFDPoD1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated 13th July, 2023
S. No Particulars Details Details
1. Name of the Director Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje
2. DIN 00003625 08594844
3. Reason for change Appointed as Independent, Appointed as
Non-Executive Director Independent, Non-
Executive Director
4. Date of Appointment Appointment for the first Appointment for the first
and Term of term of 5 years term of 5 years
reappointment commencing from May 05, commencing from May
2026 to May 04, 2031 (both 05, 2026 to May 04, 2031
days inclusive). (both days inclusive).
5. Brief Profile Annexed as Annexure – IA Annexed as Annexure – IA
6. Disclosure of Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal is Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje
relationship between not related to any other is not related to any other
Directors Director of the Company. Director of the Company.
7. Information as required Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal is Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje
pursuant to BSE Circular not debarred from holding is not debarred from
with ref. no. LIST/ the office of Director by holding the office of
COMP/ 14/2018-19 and Director by virtue of SEBI Director by Director by
the National Stock Order or any other such virtue of SEBI Order or
Exchange of India Ltd Authority. any other such Authority.
with ref. no. NSE/CML/
2018/ 24, dated 20th
June 2018
Annexure – IA
Brief Profile of Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal
Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal is a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who served from 1979
to 1989, including as Superintendent of Police, Kanpur. Following his distinguished public
service career, he transitioned to entrepreneurship and founded Celebrity Fashions in 1989,
subsequently launching Indian Terrain in 2000, which has grown into a well-recognised
menswear brand in India. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of both professionally
managed companies, providing strategic direction and governance oversight.
Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal has been actively associated with leading industry and management
bodies, having served as President of the Madras Management Association (MMA) and held
key leadership roles in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
He is also a member of the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Chennai Chapter.
Brief Profile of Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje
Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje is a cross-sector leader, investor and entrepreneur. He is the
Founder of the Eka Fellowship, an initiative focused on enabling economic and social mobility
for students, and Co-Founder of Beyond Trees, a land restoration company. He serves on the
boards of several corporate and nonprofit organisations and is widely recognised for his
contributions to business leadership and social impact. Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje previously
served as CEO of Quess Corp, a leading listed business services company, where he led a
significant transformation of the organisation. Prior to Quess, he spent over two decades with
McKinsey & Company, including leadership roles in its Africa and Philippines operations.