Pritika Auto Industries Limited is reshaping its leadership lineup from within, announcing that Ajay Kumar has been elevated to Joint Managing Director, with effect from 8 August 2026. The board, acting on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and pending shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, approved the change in designation for Kumar, who will continue to serve as a key managerial figure in the company. He will assume the expanded role as Joint Managing Director and remain a Key Managerial Personnel under the Companies Act, 2013.
Ajay Kumar, aged 52, holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering and an MBA. With more than 31 years of industry experience, he has been associated with the group for the past 26 years, overseeing multiple functional areas and bringing extensive knowledge of the company’s operations. He is described as having rich experience in production and marketing and is an approved Internal Auditor for ISO.
This internal elevation signals a continued emphasis on operational leadership as the company navigates a growth trajectory. Kumar’s broadened remit is expected to reinforce the group’s strategic focus on production efficiency and market expansion, leveraging his long tenure and deep familiarity with the business’s day-to-day realities.
The announcement underscores a move to deepen executive oversight at the top tier, entrusting Kumar with broader responsibilities at a time when disciplined execution across production and commercial functions could help Pritika Auto Industries sharpen its competitive edge.