Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd Updates Board Composition and Committee Memberships for Q1 FY2026-27
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited (TNPL) has detailed its board structure, committee memberships, and officer changes as of the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company remains listed in the Top 2000 entities category and maintained full compliance with governance reporting requirements for the period.The Board of Directors features a mix of Executive, Non-Executive, Nominee, and Independent Directors. Key movements within the senior leadership include appointments and retirements reported during the quarter.
Board Composition Highlights
A total of 12 members constitute the Board of Directors. The Board maintains relevant roles related to governance structure, including having a Regular Chairperson, though the chairperson is not directly related to the Managing Director or CEO, according to records.The composition data for the directors and their tenures are presented below:
| S. No | Name of the Director | Category | Date of Appointment | Tenure (in months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KUMAR JAYANT | Executive Director / Chairperson / MD | 01-05-2026 | Not provided |
| 2 | DR SANDEEP SAXENA | Executive Director / MD | 03-07-2024 | 14.9 (Reported Cessation on 30-04-2026) |
| 3 | DRS VIJAYAKUMAR | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 20-05-2026 | Not provided |
| 4 | VARUNROY | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 10-11-2023 | 20.5 (Reported Cessation on 20-05-2026) |
| 5 | PRATIK TAYAL | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 13-08-2024 | 10.6 (Reported Cessation on 10-06-2026) |
| 6 | TANBALAGAN | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 13-08-2024 | 8.6 (Reported Cessation on 08-06-2026) |
| 7 | DRN SUNDARADEVAN | Non-Executive Independent Director | 12-09-2022 | 45.18 |
| 8 | MATHEW THOMAS | Non-Executive Independent Director | 27-10-2025 | 8.3 |
| 9 | SRIGANESH PADMANABAN | Non-Executive Independent Director | 23-12-2025 | 6.7 |
| 10 | M SATHIYAVATHY | Non-Executive Independent Director | 27-11-2023 | 31.3 |
| 11 | RKANNAN | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 08-06-2026 | Not provided |
| 12 | NVENKATESH | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 10-06-2026 | Not provided |
Governance Committee Memberships
TNPL maintains several key committees, all of which are affirmed to be in compliance with relevant listing obligations. All committees reported having a Regular Chairperson during the reviewed period.Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is chaired by DRN SUNDARADEVAN (Non-Executive Independent Director). The committee members and their tenures are as follows:| S. No | Name of Member | Category | Date of Appointment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR N SUNDARADEVAN | Non-Executive Independent Director | 22-09-2022 | Member |
| 2 | VARUNROY | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 10-11-2023 | Member (Cessated 20-05-2026) |
| 3 | M SATHIYAVATHY | Non-Executive Independent Director | 29-11-2023 | Member |
| 4 | MATHEW THOMAS | Non-Executive Independent Director | 29-01-2026 | Member |
| 5 | SRIGANESH PADMANABAN | Non-Executive Independent Director | 29-01-2026 | Chairperson |
| 6 | PRATIK TAYAL | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 29-01-2026 | Member (Cessated 10-06-2026) |
| 7 | S VIJAYAKUMAR | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 20-05-2026 | Member |
| 8 | NVENKATESH | Non-Executive Nominee Director | 10-06-2026 | Member |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
DRN SUNDARADEVAN (Non-Executive Independent Director) serves as the Chairperson of the committee. The membership details include M SATHIYAVATHY and VARUNROY among members, with specific tenure dates provided for key roles.Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The committee is chaired by M SATHIYAVATHY (Non-Executive Independent Director). Members serving on the committee include DRN SUNDARADEVAN and TANBALAGAN. This committee met on March 27, 2026, reporting the requirement of Quorum was met with 3 directors present out of a total of 4.Risk Management Committee (RMC)
MATHEW THOMAS (Non-Executive Independent Director) chairs the RMC. The committee includes DRN SUNDARADEVAN and TANBALAGAN among members. The committee reported having sufficient members present during its meetings, which were conducted in April and June of 2026.Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR)
MATHEW THOMAS is appointed as the Chairperson for the CSR committee. M SATHIYAVATHY and DRN SUNDARADEVAN are listed among the other members, with TANBALAGAN also serving on the committee during a portion of the reporting period.Financial and Administrative Details
Details pertaining to investor grievance handling show zero complaints received or pending at the beginning of the quarter, resulting in no issues remaining unresolved at the end of the Quarter. Furthermore, there were no reported cybersecurity incidents or breaches during the specified quarter.TNPL Stock Price Movement
As of 2:26 PM, shares of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited are edging higher in live trading, rallying to ₹150.09 as they surge 4.88% against their previous close. The stock sees robust afternoon interest, with nearly 2.3 million shares exchanging hands in the market so far today.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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