Saurashtra Cement Limited signals leadership continuity with two key boardroom decisions taken at its 68th Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2026. The company approved the re-appointment of Hemang Dhirendra Mehta as a Non-Executive Director and, separately, the re-appointment of M. S. Gilotra as Managing Director for a term spanning January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. The moves underscore the board’s emphasis on stable governance and strategic execution as it heads into the next phase of growth.
M. S. Gilotra, 76, is a mechanical engineering graduate from BITS Pilani and brings four decades of experience in the cement and packaging sectors. His career includes significant leadership roles with Associated Cement Companies (ACC) across India, Kenya, Canada and the United States, with evident strengths in plant operations, project feasibility, execution and management. Notably, Gilotra has been part of Saurashtra Cement’s board since 1995 and has been serving as Managing Director, overseeing day-to-day operations and steering strategic direction. The new resolution locks in a one-year extension of his MD tenure from January 2027 through December 2027.
Hemang Dhirendra Mehta continues in his role as a Non-Executive Director, having been re-appointed to the board. His profile highlights deep expertise in corporate and operational management within the cement and plastics packaging sectors, with a career that includes a substantial stint at ACC across multiple regions, reinforcing governance with seasoned leadership. His ongoing presence on the board complements Gilotra’s executive leadership as the company navigates market challenges and opportunities ahead.
Together, the refreshed leadership slate signals Saurashtra Cement’s commitment to steady execution, leveraging long-standing governance backbone alongside strategic operational guidance to pursue growth, efficiency, and enhanced stakeholder value.