Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr Upendra Goyal as Non- Executive Independent Director of the company w.e.f. May 01, 2026.
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Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited's Board of Directors met on May 1, 2026 and approved the appointment of four new Non-Executive Independent Directors: Mr. Rajiv Gupta (former CEO of NTPC Green Energy), Ms. Ritu Hastir (logistics and shipping professional), Mr. Subhash Kumar Changoiwala (finance and governance expert, former Executive Director at ONGC), and Mr. Upendra Goyal. All appointments are effective immediately as Additional Directors, with a proposed 5-year term subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. Additionally, the Board approved alterations to the Memorandum of Association, deleting food products business clauses and inserting new sub-clauses under the Objects Clause. The company will seek shareholder approval for both the director appointments and MOA changes through a postal ballot process.
The appointment of four experienced independent directors, including veterans from NTPC, ONGC, and the renewable energy sector, strengthens board governance and brings relevant expertise. Shareholder approval is required before the appointments become permanent.