Blue Dart Express Limited said on April 12, 2026, that Prakash Apte, who serves as Chairman and Independent Director of the company, has tendered his resignation for health reasons. The resignation will take effect at the conclusion of the Board meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026. The move will also see him step down from the Chairmanship and from his positions as a member of the Audit Committee, and as a member of the NRC, Risk Management Committee, CSR Committee and Stakeholder Relationship Committee.
In the accompanying disclosure, the company noted that the board will record its appreciation for Mr. Apte’s valuable contributions during his tenure, and it signaled that the organization would focus on succession planning to ensure a smooth transition. The resignation letter filed with the exchanges provides the detailed context for his decision, which the board has acknowledged as a prudent step in light of his health considerations.
Beyond Blue Dart, the annexure shows Mr. Apte’s other directorships: he is an Independent Director at Fine Organics Industries Ltd. and is Independent Director and Chairman at GMM Pfaudler Ltd., with committee roles at both organizations. The board emphasized that his ongoing professional engagements across the industry are separate from his duties at Blue Dart and expressed best wishes for his recovery and future endeavors.