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August 05, 2026
The General Manager,
Department of Corporate Services,
BSE Limited,
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai- 400 001.
COMPANY CODE : BAYERCROP
SCRIP CODE : 506285 Bayer CropScience Ltd.
CIN: L24210MH1958PLC011173
Dear Sir/Madam, Registered and Corporate Office:
Bayer House
Central Avenue
Sub.: Outcome of Board Meeting & Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Hiranandani Estate
Thane (West) – 400 607
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Maharashtra, India
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Tel : +91 22 2531 1234
Fax : +91 22 2545 5063
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that the Board of
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Directors at their duly convened meeting held on August 05, 2026, considered, www.cropscience.bayer.com
noted, and approved the following:
1. Completion of the second consecutive term of Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel
(DIN: 00131852), as the Chairman and Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of
September 11, 2026. Consequently, he shall also cease to be the Chairman
of the Company and member of the Company’s Audit Committee &
Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social and Governance
Committee and Chairman of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
effective same date.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the invaluable
leadership, guidance, and contribution of Mr. Pankaj Patel during his tenure
as Chairman of the Company. Mr. Patel's extensive experience, wisdom,
and integrity earned the trust and respect of the Board, the management,
and all stakeholders of the Company.
2. Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr. Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN:
02613688) as an Additional Independent Director of the Company for a
term of five consecutive years with effect from September 01, 2026 until
August 31, 2031 as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Company, subject to the approval of the Shareholders of
the Company. Further the Board has appointed Mr. Ravi Kirpalani as the
Chairman of the Board/Company with effect from September 12, 2026,
being the date immediately following the expiry of the tenure of Mr. Pankaj
Patel as Chairman.
The details required under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular No
SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 dated July 11, 2023, are given in
Annexure A.
for Bayer CropScience Limited
Bharati Shetty
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
(Membership No. ACS 24199)
Annexure - A
Information as required under Regulation 30 - Part A of Para A of Schedule III of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015
A. For completion of term of Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (DIN: 00131852)
Sl No. Particulars Description
1. Reason for Change Completion of the second consecutive term of
Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (DIN: 00131852),
as a Non-Executive Independent Director of
the Company with effect from the close of
business hours of September 11, 2026.
2. Date of appointment/cessation & Close of business hours on September 11,
term of appointment 2026.
3. Brief Profile Not Applicable
4. Disclosure of relationships between Not Applicable
directors
5. Information as required under BSE Not Applicable
circular Number
LIST/COM/14/2018-19 and NSE
circular no. NSE/CML/2018/24
dated June 20, 2018.
6. Letter of Resignation along with Not Applicable
detailed reason for resignation
B. For Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr. Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN: 02613688) as an
Additional Independent Director
Sl No. Particulars Description
1. Reason for Change Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr.
Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN: 02613688) as an
Additional Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company for a term of five
consecutive years with effect from September
01, 2026 until August 31, 2031.
2. Date of appointment/cessation & Appointment as an Additional Independent
term of appointment Director of the Company for a term of five
consecutive years with effect from September
01, 2026 until August 31, 2031, as
recommended by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and approved by the
Board, subject to approval of the shareholders
of the Company.
3. Brief Profile Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is an Independent Director,
Chairman, and former Chief Executive with
over four decades of experience across sales,
marketing, strategy, business transformation,
and corporate leadership in large, listed, and
multinational organizations.
Mr. Kirpalani served as Managing Director and
CEO of Thyssenkrupp India Pvt. Ltd. from
March 2016 to March 2021, where he provided
strategic direction and oversight for
Thyssenkrupp's group companies in India,
reporting to the global board of Thyssenkrupp
AG. During his tenure, the India business
employed more than 6,000 people and operated
across a broad portfolio of industrial products
and services. Key accomplishments included
establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility for the Elevator division, supporting
significant business growth, consolidating legal
entities to enhance value creation, and
strengthening the culture of corporate
governance, safety, and compliance.
Prior to Thyssenkrupp, Mr. Kirpalani was
Managing Director of Castrol India Ltd. from
May 2009 to February 2016, during a career
spanning more than 16 years with BP/Castrol,
including as Global Strategy Director for the
lubricants business. Under his leadership at
Castrol India, net profit doubled and market
capitalization quadrupled, reflecting a period of
sustained performance and value creation.
Earlier in his career, he spent 12 years with
Reckitt Benckiser in a range of sales and
marketing roles, building a strong foundation in
commercial leadership and brand development.
Mr. Kirpalani has served as Independent
Director and Chairman of Foseco India Ltd.
since 2018. Foseco India is part of the UK-
based Vesuvius group and supplies
consumables and services to the foundry
industry. Since May 2021, he has also served on
the Board of Greaves Cotton Limited, an end-
to-end energy solutions company focused on
sustainable mobility. In May 2023, following
Greaves Cotton Limited’s acquisition of Excel
Controlinkage Pvt. Ltd., he joined its Board. In
October 2025, he joined the Board of Versuni
India Home Solutions Ltd. (previously Philips
Domestic Appliances India Ltd.), which
manufactures and markets industry-leading
small domestic appliances under the Philips and
Preethi brands. He has also served as a Director
on the boards of the Indo-German Chamber
of Commerce and the Bombay Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Kirpalani brings board and operating
experience, with deep strengths in governance,
strategic oversight, performance improvement,
brand and commercial leadership, and building
values-led, high-performing organizations.
4. Disclosure of relationships between Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is not related to any
directors Director(s) of the Company as defined under
the provisions of Section 2(77) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
5. Information as required under Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is not debarred from holding
BSE circular Number the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI
LIST/COM/14/2018-19 and NSE order or any other statutory authority.
circular no. NSE/CML/2018/24
dated June 20, 2018.