Universal Cables Limited is signaling a governance refresh as it reshapes its board. In a meeting held on 4 November 2026, the company’s Board of Directors approved two pivotal moves: the completion of the tenure of Kishore Kumar Mehrotra as a Non-Executive Independent Director, and the appointment of Sutirtha Bhattacharya as an Additional Director, designated as a Non-Executive Independent Director, for a fresh five-year term beginning 4 November 2026 and ending 3 November 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
Mehrotra’s tenure, which began on 11 November 2021, comes to a close at the end of business hours on 10 November 2026, marking the culmination of a five-year term approved by shareholders. The board’s decision to conclude his term aligns with standard governance practice, ensuring that the company maintain a balanced and ongoing independent oversight as it advances its strategic agenda.
Bhattacharya will join the board as an Additional Director, not liable to retire by rotation, for a first term of five consecutive years. His appointment follows the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation and is contingent on the approval of the shareholders. Bhattacharya’s distinguished public-sector background includes leadership roles at major state-owned entities and regulatory bodies, underscoring a track record of governance, infrastructure, energy, and finance leadership. The move is presented as part of a broader effort to infuse sector-aligned experience into the board’s oversight as Universal Cables pursues capacity expansion, export growth, and continued execution of its growth strategy.
The company, led by Chairman Harsh V. Lodha and Management, continues to pursue its expansion plans and export momentum, signaling confidence in a governance framework intended to support its next phase of growth.