Alkali Metals Limited appoints Sivarama Prasad Bhamidi as Independent Director to strengthen governance

Alkali Metals Limited has appointed Sivarama Prasad Bhamidi as an Independent Director, effective July 20, 2026, for a five-year term. The board approved the appointment at its meeting held on that date and recommended the resolution for member approval at the upcoming AGM, signaling a deliberate step to bolster governance and independent oversight at the metals group.

Sivarama Prasad Bhamidi is described as an insolvency professional with about 37 years of industrial experience across production management, marketing, business development and finance. He previously served as Executive Director at Bharat Dynamics Limited, where he led strategic defence projects and negotiations with MoD/OEMs. In his current capacity, he functions as Resolution Professional, Liquidator and Bankruptcy Trustee under the IBC regime established in 2016.

Education and professional credentials accompany his track record: a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Cost Accountancy, a PGDBA in Marketing and the Limited Insolvency Examination (IBBI). The company notes that there are no disclosed relationships between directors in connection with this appointment, underscoring the independent designation aimed at strengthening board governance. The industry veteran’s blend of engineering, finance and turnaround experience is positioned to contribute to Alkali Metals Limited’s governance and strategic oversight as it navigates a dynamic market landscape.