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Agro Phos India Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on Wednesday, 31st December 2025. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Samir Kumar Biswas (DIN: 01664091) as an Additional Director, designated as Non-Executive Independent Director. His tenure will be for 5 consecutive years, effective from 31st December 2025, subject to shareholder approval.

Mr. Biswas brings extensive experience, including approximately 7 years as a Director in Chemical Companies (CPSEs), 9 years in Finance, Infrastructure, and Textile Companies as CEO, and 7 years in the Government of India facilitating the chemical and petrochemical industry. He has also headed an academic institution serving the polymer industry.

His educational qualifications include a B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras, a PG Diploma in Public Policy & Management from IIM Bangalore, a Master of Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, and an Executive Public Policy certificate from UC Berkeley.

The Board also accorded its in-principle approval for the dilution of stake in M/s. Shri Tulsi Phosphate Limited, an associate company. The stake will be reduced to a level that may fall below 20%, causing it to cease being an associate company of Agro Phos India Limited, effective from the date of shareholding disposal.

Other routine business matters were also discussed and approved during the meeting, which commenced at 01:30 PM and concluded at 02:05 PM.