Asian Paints Appoints Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani as Additional and Non-Executive Director

Asian Paints Appoints Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani as Additional and Non-Executive Director​

Asian Paints Limited has appointed Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani as an Additional and Non-Executive Director. This decision was made by the company's Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Ms. Dani's appointment is immediately effective and she will serve as a Non-Executive Director liable to retire by rotation. The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's shareholders, which will be sought through Postal Ballot.

Background and Relationship Details​

The appointment places Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani within the extended management circle of Asian Paints Limited. She is the spouse of Mr. Hasit Dani, a former Non-Executive Director, and the sister-in-law of Mr. Malav Dani, who is currently a Non-Executive Director and part of the Promoter Group of the Company. The company stated that she is not related to any other Directors or Key Managerial Personnel.

Professional Profile​

Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani, aged 51, brings diverse experience spanning corporate governance, sustainability, and family business. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, along with Diplomas in Web Engineering from Arena Multimedia and Textile Designing from Rachana Sansad's Academy of Architecture.

In addition to her role at Asian Paints Limited, Ms. Dani is the Whole-time Director of Shubhit Holdings Private Limited, an RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company, where she oversees governance, strategic planning, operations, compliance, and investment oversight. She is also a co-founder of Life is Beautiful, a home and lifestyle brand committed to offering thoughtfully curated products made in India.

Ms. Dani’s commitment extends into philanthropic work as the founder of Geeta Seva Kitchen, a community initiative focused on nutrition security and sustainable food distribution, and she leads the charitable efforts of Paramarth Charitable Trust. Furthermore, she is a member of the Executive Directors Advisory Council at the Boston Conservatory at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

ASIANPAINT Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Asian Paints Limited are rallying slightly as of 11:06 AM, trading at ₹2759.8 after gaining ₹23.60 or 0.86%. The stock has seen brisk intraday activity, with a total volume of 350,018 shares traded so far.