Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of Postal Ballot
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TNPL's Board meeting on 22nd May 2026 approved two key appointments. Thiru Kumar Jayant, a 1992 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director effective 1st May 2026, replacing Dr. Sandeep Saxena, IAS. Additionally, Dr. S. Vijayakumar, a 1993 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Director effective 20th May 2026, replacing Thiru V. Arun Roy, IAS. Both are senior government officials from the Tamil Nadu cadre. The appointments require shareholder approval through a Postal Ballot, with the e-voting cut-off date set as 22nd May 2026. Both appointees do not hold any shares in TNPL and have no inter-se relationship with existing directors.
The change in leadership involves senior IAS officers taking charge of both the top executive role and board position, reflecting government control over the company. Shareholders will vote on these appointments via postal ballot. The change may bring new governance approaches aligned with state government priorities.