News ArticleVedanta Oil and Gas Limited Names Rupesh Kumar as New Company Secretary & Compliance Officer from November 1, 2026
Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka resigns effective October 31, 2026, board accepts resignation and approves new appointment
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited announced the resignation of Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer effective October 31, 2026, and appointed Mr. Rupesh Kumar as her successor starting November 1, 2026. Mr. Kumar brings over 12 years of corporate governance and compliance experience to the role.
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited
Change in Management
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited announced a change in its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer following the resignation of Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka, effective October 31, 2026, and the appointment of Mr. Rupesh Kumar effective November 1, 2026.
The Board of Directors, during their meeting on October 29, 2026, approved the resignation and new appointment, following the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation.
Mr. Rupesh Kumar is a qualified Company Secretary with over 12 years of experience in corporate governance, SEBI regulations, compliance management, and legal affairs across listed companies.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kumar served as Senior Manager, Legal & Secretarial at Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited, and previously held leadership roles at HB Stockholdings Limited, Jindal Poly Investment & Finance Company Limited, and TCI Developers Limited.
Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka resigned citing personal reasons and expressed gratitude to the Board and management for their support during her tenure.
Highlights
- Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka will cease to be Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective October 31, 2026.
- Mr. Rupesh Kumar will assume the position effective November 1, 2026.
- Mr. Kumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Delhi and LL.B. from Rajasthan University.
- Mr. Kumar has over 12 years of experience in corporate governance, legal, and compliance roles in listed companies.
- The Board meeting approving these changes was held on October 29, 2026.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited disclosed a change in its Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
- Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka resigned from the position effective October 31, 2026.
- Mr. Rupesh Kumar was appointed to the role effective November 1, 2026.
Key details
- The appointment followed a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Mr. Rupesh Kumar is a seasoned legal and compliance professional with extensive experience in listed companies.
- He has served in senior legal and secretarial roles, including at Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited and HB Stockholdings Limited.
- No relationships between Mr. Kumar and company directors were disclosed.
Background and context
- Ms. Dhanuka resigned due to personal reasons and thanked the Board and management in her resignation letter dated October 29, 2026.
- The Board meeting commenced at 3:07 p.m. IST and concluded at 4:02 p.m. IST on October 29, 2026.
- The company cited compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations for disclosure of this management change.
- Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited was formerly known as Malco Energy Limited.
Highlights
- Ms. Shivangi Dhanuka will cease to be Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective October 31, 2026.
- Mr. Rupesh Kumar will assume the position effective November 1, 2026.
- Mr. Kumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Delhi and LL.B. from Rajasthan University.
- Mr. Kumar has over 12 years of experience in corporate governance, legal, and compliance roles in listed companies.
- The Board meeting approving these changes was held on October 29, 2026.
Disclosures
- SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015
- SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/l 4/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/l/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
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