Kalpataru Projects International Appoints Gautam Mehra as Independent Director for Five-Year Term
Board Strengthens Governance with Four-Decade Tax Regulatory Expert
Kalpataru Projects International Limited's Board of Directors approved the appointment of Gautam Mehra as an Additional Director designated as an Independent Director for a period of five consecutive years with effect from June 9, 2026, subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mehra's Professional Background
Mr. Mehra is a business advisor with four decades of experience, including over a decade of entrepreneurship and over two decades as a partner at PwC. At PwC, he led the India Tax and Regulatory practice and Asset Management Sector, served on the Core India Leadership Team and stewarded global strategic client relationships.
He has advised funds invested in India and worked with multinational corporations and Indian business groups on investments, acquisitions, and succession planning. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Lawyer, he is also a Certified Coach with executive education from Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
Committee Memberships and Industry Roles
Mr. Mehra is currently a member of two committees constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. He has served on the boards and committees of industry organizations such as APREA, CII, Amcham India, and the ICAI.
Governance Compliance
Mr. Mehra meets independence criteria under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations. The Board approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Shareholder Approval Timeline
The dividend, recommended by the Board on May 14, 2026, is subject to approval at the 45th AGM scheduled for July 15, 2026. The appointment will be presented to shareholders for formal approval at the same meeting. The remote e-voting period will commence on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. IST and conclude on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. IST.
About Kalpataru Projects International
Kalpataru Projects International Limited is a specialized engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company. It is engaged in Power Transmission & Distribution, Buildings & Factories, Water Supply & Irrigation, Railways, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Urban Mobility (Flyovers & Metro Rail), Highways and Airports. It is executing projects in over 30 countries and has a global footprint in 73 countries.
The company's operations span EPC contracting in railway infrastructure space and turnkey solutions for conventional rail lines and metro rail, including railway projects for overhead electrification, traction substations, track-laying, earthwork, bridges, buildings, stations, signaling and telecommunications.