Shekhar Bajaj to step down as Executive Chairman
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Shekhar Bajaj will step down as Executive Chairman on December 31, 2026, stay a non-executive non-independent director subject to shareholder approval, and become Chairman Emeritus for five years from January 2027. Sudarshan Sampathkumar becomes non-executive Chairman from January 2027. Sanjay Sachdeva's managing director and chief executive term runs April 2027 to March 2032. Standalone Q2 profit was Rs 25.3 crore, up 73% from Rs 14.6 crore.
Succession may improve governance and reduce promoter-family executive influence. Stronger Q2 profit supports sentiment, but approvals are pending.