Veritas (India) Ltd Regularizes Appointment of Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as Independent Director
Veritas (India) Ltd announced that its members approved the regularization of the appointment of Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The approval followed a Postal Ballot Resolution passed on April 13, 2026.The resolution regularizes Mr. Kannan's initial appointment as an Additional Director in the capacity of a Non-Executive Independent Director. This regularization establishes his tenure as a Non-Executive Independent Director, who is not liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Kannan was initially appointed as an Additional Director on February 05, 2026, pending shareholder approval. Following the Postal Ballot Resolution, his appointment is formalized for a first term of five consecutive years. This term commences on February 05, 2026, and concludes on February 04, 2031.
Director Appointment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name | Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan (DIN: 06551104) |
| Role | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Appointment Start Date | February 05, 2026 |
| Term Duration | First term of 5 consecutive years |
| End Date of Term | February 04, 2031 |
| Relationship to Directors | Not related to any of the Directors of the Company |
Professional Profile
Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan holds a post graduate degree in Management with specialization in Systems and Marketing from the Bajaj Institute of Management, Mumbai. He brings substantial experience to the board, having spent over 30 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in various roles both in India and abroad, and previously retiring from TCS as Vice President, Head - Global Alliances.Currently, Mr. Kannan serves on the boards of AiQOD, Mitraa, Amitech, Manisha Soft Solutions, and Pillar Rocks. He also acts as an Advisor to Check Point, Krya, Method Hub, and Mitraa Deep Tech. Furthermore, he was part of the Proposal Approval Committee of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) between 2016 and 2024.
The company confirmed that Mr. Kannan is not related to any of the existing directors and has verified that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority.
Stock Price Movement
At the close of trade on Monday, shares of Veritas (India) Ltd settled at ₹157.80, up 1.97%. The stock remained completely flat throughout the day, with its intraday high and low both hitting ₹157.80.Source:
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