Minda Industries Limited approved the appointment of Mr. Rakesh Batra as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Director of the Company for a period of three years effective July 19, 2021. Further his appointment will be regularized in upcoming Annual General meeting of the Company. Mr. Batra, aged about 66 years has a very rich experience in both corporate and consulting roles, working with Indian and multinational clients, especially in auto sector. He was partner of Ersnt & Young and National Leader Auto Sector from 2008 to 2019 for approximately 11 years. He was also partner of Accenture from 2005 to 2008. He brings significant management and consulting experience of 40 years in India, U.S. and Australia in the Automotive, Industrial Equipment and Manufacturing industries with deep corporate strategy and business transformation experience. He is a regular speaker in industry forums and has presented over the years at key industry conferences of ACMA, ATMA, CII, SIAM and various OEM's and Suppliers. Currently, Mr. Rakesh Batra is a Director on the Board of Sterling Tools Limited and Mahindra USA Inc.