DCM Shriram Limited has taken a decisive step to strengthen its board by appointing two distinguished independent voices. Justice (Retd.) Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Rumjhum Chatterjee have been named as Non-Executive Independent Directors, effective 9 August 2026, for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval. The move underscores the company’s emphasis on robust governance and diversified perspectives at the board level.
Justice (Retd.) Sanjay Kishan Kaul brings a storied legal career to the table. A graduate of Economics (Hons.) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, Kaul has served in top judicial roles across India’s courts, including Chief Justice positions at the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Madras High Court, and as a Judge of the Supreme Court. More recently, he headed the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court, and has been involved in cross-border judicial engagement, including international appointments. This background places a premium on governance, access to justice, and mediation—capabilities that can enrich the board’s oversight in areas spanning risk, ethics, and stakeholder engagement.
Ms. Rumjhum Chatterjee, a psychologist by training, is a noted thinker-practitioner in infrastructure policy and social development. She is the Co-Founder and Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation and a key figure behind the Feedback infra Group. Chatterjee has steered CSR and women’s empowerment initiatives through leadership roles with the CII, including chairing the National Women’s Empowerment Committee and other national committees on CSR and skills. Her focus on policy, governance, and social impact complements DCM Shriram’s broader expectations from an independent director’s lens.
Together, the appointments signal a boardroom intent to blend legal governance with social and policy insights. As independent voices, Kaul and Chatterjee are positioned to contribute to strategic oversight, governance rigor, and ESG dialogue—areas increasingly central to mid- to large-cap manufacturers navigating regulatory expectations, stakeholder trust, and long-term value creation.