Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Joshi (DIN: 01656787) as an Additional and Non-Executive Independent Director. This appointment is effective from January 1, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Joshi is a chemical engineer with over four decades of experience in leadership roles across various industries, including oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, and energy transition. He has held positions with leading engineering companies in India, Oman, Abu Dhabi, and the United Kingdom. He is currently an independent director at Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. and Ion Exchange Engineering and Projects Limited, and a non-executive director at SLB Capturi India Private Ltd. GACL's Board of Directors has also approved a notice of Postal Ballot to seek shareholder approval for this appointment.