Mumbai, March 6 -- The board of UltraTech Cement at its meeting held on 06 March 2026 has approved the appointment of Jayant Dua as Managing Director (Designate) of the Company with effect from 1 April 2026. He will be a Senior Management Personnel from the said date.

The Board also approved Dua's appointment as Additional Director; Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company effective 1 January 2027, upon completion of the term of K. C. Jhanwar as Managing Director on 31 December 2026. Dua's term as Managing Director would be for 4 (four) years beginning 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, subject to approval of the Company's shareholders.

Dua is a seasoned leader with 37 years of experience. He joined the Aditya Birl...