NSEChange in Director(s)29 Aug 2026 · 29 Aug 2026, 12:28 am
Change in Director(s)
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited · PVSL
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Popular Vehicles and Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company. The company has re-appointed Mr. John K. Paul as Director and appointed Mr. Paul Francis Kuttukaran as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The directors are not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other such authority.
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Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd
Kuttukaran Centre
Mamangalam, Kochi 682025
t 0484 2341134
e cs@popularv.com
www.popularvehicles.in
CIN L50102KL1983PLC003741
KERALA – GSTIN 32AABCP3805G1ZW
TAMIL NADU- GSTIN 33AABCP3805G1ZU
KARNATAKA - GSTIN 29AABCP3805G1ZJ
TELANGANA - GSTIN 36AABCP3805G1ZO
Ref No: PVSL/SEC/51/2026-27
Date: 28th August 2026
To, To,
BSE Limited (“BSE”), National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Corporate Relationship Department, (“NSE”),
2nd Floor, New Trading Ring, Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C-1, Block G,
P.J. Towers, Dalal Street, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
Mumbai – 400 001. Mumbai – 400 051.
Scrip Code: 544144 NSE Code: PVSL
ISIN: INE772T01024 ISIN: INE772T01024
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Intimation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 - Appointment of Directors
Pursuant to Regulation 30, read with clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, it is hereby intimated
that the Shareholders have approved via ordinary resolutions passed at the 42nd Annual
General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on Friday, 28th August, 2026, the
appointment/reappointment of following director:
1. Re-appointment of Mr. John K. Paul (DIN: 00016513), as Director of the Company,
who retires by rotation and, being eligible, offered himself for re-appointment.
2. Appointment of Mr. Paul Francis Kuttukaran (DIN: 11727635) as a Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, to hold office
with effect from the date of this Annual General Meeting.
www.kuttukaran.in
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd
Kuttukaran Centre
Mamangalam, Kochi 682025
t 0484 2341134
e cs@popularv.com
www.popularvehicles.in
CIN L50102KL1983PLC003741
KERALA – GSTIN 32AABCP3805G1ZW
TAMIL NADU- GSTIN 33AABCP3805G1ZU
KARNATAKA - GSTIN 29AABCP3805G1ZJ
TELANGANA - GSTIN 36AABCP3805G1ZO
Further, Pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD- PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated
July 13, 2023, read with BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/ 2018-19 and NSE Circular No.
NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018, we hereby affirm that the above directors are not
debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other such
authority.
Further, we hereby affirm that they are not disqualified from holding the office of Directors
pursuant to the provisions of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The requisite disclosures pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations read with
SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026, last updated on
January 30, are enclosed as Annexure A and Annexure B.
The above announcement shall also be available on the website of the Company at
www.popularvehicles.in.
Submitted for your information and records.
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
For Popular Vehicles and Services Limited
Varun T.V.
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Membership No: A22044
Place: Kochi
www.kuttukaran.in
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd
Kuttukaran Centre
Mamangalam, Kochi 682025
t 0484 2341134
e cs@popularv.com
www.popularvehicles.in
CIN L50102KL1983PLC003741
KERALA – GSTIN 32AABCP3805G1ZW
TAMIL NADU- GSTIN 33AABCP3805G1ZU
KARNATAKA - GSTIN 29AABCP3805G1ZJ
TELANGANA - GSTIN 36AABCP3805G1ZO
ANNEXURE A
(Disclosure under Regulation 30 read with clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015) as per
SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026, last updated
on: January 30, 2026.
Appointment of Mr. Paul Francis Kuttukaran (DIN: 11727635) as the Non-
Executive Non Independent Director of the Company
Particulars Description
Name of the Director Mr. Paul Francis Kuttukaran
Designation Non-Executive Non Independent Director of the
Company
Date of appointment/ cessation Appointment is effective from 28th August, 2026.
& term of appointment
Reason for change viz The appointment of Mr. Paul Francis Kuttukaran
appointment (DIN: 11727635) is proposed to ensure continued
representation of all three promoter families on
the Board, following the cessation of Mr. Francis
Kuttukaran Paul (DIN: 00018825) as a Director of
the Company with effect from 31st March, 2026.
Paul Francis Kuttukaran is a senior commercial
Brief Profile and strategy leader with broad international
experience across automotive, high-tech
manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystems. He
has built a proven track record in market
intelligence, product and portfolio strategy,
contract negotiation and cross functional
leadership, with a clear ability to turn customer
needs and market signals into practical business
decisions. Throughout his career, he has led
strategic accounts, worked closely on major global
OEM programs and helped deliver commercial
www.kuttukaran.in
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd
Kuttukaran Centre
Mamangalam, Kochi 682025
t 0484 2341134
e cs@popularv.com
www.popularvehicles.in
CIN L50102KL1983PLC003741
KERALA – GSTIN 32AABCP3805G1ZW
TAMIL NADU- GSTIN 33AABCP3805G1ZU
KARNATAKA - GSTIN 29AABCP3805G1ZJ
TELANGANA - GSTIN 36AABCP3805G1ZO
success across Europe a nd Asia. He brings together
operational discipline, customer focus and strong
executive stakeholder management, backed by an
MBA from Rotterdam School of Management,
Erasmus University and a Mechanical Engineering
degree from PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore.
Age 46 years
Qualifications MBA from Rotterdam School of Management,
Erasmus University
Mechanical Engineering degree from PSG College
of Technology, Coimbatore.
Nature of expertise, experience Broad international experience across automotive,
in specific functional areas. high-tech manufacturing and semiconductor
ecosystems. He has built a strong track record in
market intelligence, product and portfolio strategy,
contract negotiation and cross-functional
leadership, with a clear ability to turn customer
needs and market signals into practical business
decisions.
Terms and conditions of Appointment as a Non-Executive Non-Independent
appointment/ re-appointment Director, liable to retire by rotation.
including Remuneration to be
paid.
Number of shares held in the NIL.
Company including shares held (Note: Mr. Francis K Paul, Father of Mr. Paul K
as a Beneficial Owner as on Francis and one of the promoters of the Company
March 31, 2026. holds 1,45,19,362 (20.39%) shares of the
Company.
Relationship with other Relative of Mr. Naveen Philip, Managing Director
Directors / KMPs. (cousin) and Mr. John Kuttukaran Paul, Whole
Time Director (nephew).
www.kuttukaran.in
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd
Kuttukaran Centre
Mamangalam, Kochi 682025
t 0484 2341134
e cs@popularv.com
www.popularvehicles.in
CIN L50102KL1983PLC003741
KERALA – GSTIN 32AABCP3805G1ZW
TAMIL NADU- GSTIN 33AABCP3805G1ZU
KARNATAKA - GSTIN 29AABCP3805G1ZJ
TELANGANA - GSTIN 36AABCP3805G1ZO
ANNEXURE B
(Disclosure under Regulation 30 read with clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015) as per
SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026, last updated
on: January 30, 2026.
Name of the Director Mr. John Kuttukaran Paul
Brief Profile Mr. John K. Paul is the Whole-Time Director of the
Company. He is responsible for the Maruti Suzuki
dealership operations of the group. With over 50
years of experience in the automobile industry, he
is currently the President of the Kerala
Automobiles Dealers Association and a member of
the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association’s
Governing Council. Additionally, he is a trustee of
the Lawrence School Lovedale Alumni Foundation.
Age 73 years
Date of First Appointment on 05th July, 1983
the Board
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from
the University of Calicut.
Nature of expertise, experience Over 50 years of experience in the automobile
in specific functional areas. industry and responsible for the Maruti Suz
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