Thiru R Kannan Appointed as Director at Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited (TNPL) has appointed Thiru R Kannan, I.A.S., Commissioner of Sugar, as a Director on its Board. This appointment was approved by the company's Board of Directors.Thiru R Kannan assumed the role of Additional Director in the company with effect from June 8, 2026. The Government of Tamil Nadu nominated him for this position as the Commissioner of Sugar, replacing Thiru T Anbalagan, I.A.S., who held the post of Director of Sugar.
The appointment details and qualifications of Thiru R Kannan are provided below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | THIRU R. KANNAN, I.A.S. |
| Age & Date of Birth | 53 years (Born 1972) |
| Educational Qualification | Indian Administrative Service, B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
| Appointment Date | June 8, 2026 |
| Profile Details | Holds the position of Commissioner of Sugar / Chairman & Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation Limited. |
| Shareholding in TNPL | None |
As part of the appointment process, it was affirmed that Thiru R Kannan is not disqualified from holding the office of a director under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Furthermore, he has no inter se relationship with other Directors of the company and does not hold any shares in TNPL.
Thiru R. Kannan brings 16 years of service experience across various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In addition to his role as Commissioner of Sugar, the government ordered that Thiru R Kannan is also Chairman / Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Watershed Development Agency.
TNPL Stock Price Movement
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited shares gained 0.32% on a positive close today, settling at ₹145.39.The equity traded with a volume of 19,088 shares after fluctuating intraday between a low of ₹144.20 and a high of ₹145.99.
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