Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 22, 2026.
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TNPL's Board meeting on May 22, 2026 approved two key appointments as part of a government-directed leadership change. Thiru Kumar Jayant, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary) was appointed Chairman and Managing Director effective May 1, 2026, replacing Dr. Sandeep Saxena, IAS. Dr. S Vijayakumar, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary) was appointed as Director effective May 20, 2026, replacing Thiru V Arun Roy, IAS. Both are IAS officers from the Tamil Nadu cadre. A postal ballot has been initiated to seek shareholder approval for these appointments, with CDSL providing e-voting facilities and a scrutinizer appointed. The company confirmed neither appointee holds any shares in TNPL or has any relationship with existing directors.
The government-directed change in leadership reflects TNPL's status as a state-owned enterprise. Shareholders will vote on these appointments via postal ballot. The market may view the IAS officer appointments as routine government transfers in a PSU, unlikely to materially impact operations.