This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held today i.e. Friday, 29th May 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, have unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Sudhir Sitapati (DIN: 09197063), as an Additional and Independent Director on the Board of the Company, commencing from 29th May 2026 to 28th May 2031, subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company

Asian Paints' Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Sudhir Sitapati as an Additional and Independent Director for a 5-year term from 29th May 2026 to 28th May 2031. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 80th Annual General Meeting. Mr. Sitapati, aged 49, is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products, a role he has held since 2021. He brings over two decades of experience from Unilever, where he most recently served as Executive Director - Foods and Refreshments at Hindustan Unilever. He is not related to any directors, key managerial personnel, or promoter group members and meets the independence criteria under the Companies Act, 2013.