Mr. Chandra Shekhar Verma was appointed as an Independent Director of our Company on 4th July, 2024. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Legislature and Master’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration. Mr. Verma served as the Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) from June 2010 to June 2015. Under his leadership, SAIL achieved significant milestones including substantial capacity expansion, strategic partnerships, and international recognition. He also held additional charges such as CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and Chairman of International Coal Ventures Limited (ICVL). Throughout his career, Mr. Verma has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the industry, receiving prestigious awards such as the ‘CEO of the Year’ Platts Global Metals Awards and the IIM-JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership in Metallurgical Industries.