Network18 seeks shareholder approval to appoint Raj Kumar Jain as Independent Director
Jain was first appointed as an Additional Director on 25 March 2026
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Published: May 12, 2026 9:08 AM | 2 min read
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- Network18 Media & Investments Limited is conducting a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Raj Kumar Jain as an Independent Director on its board.
- Jain was initially appointed as an Additional Director on March 25, 2026, and the current proposal aims to confirm his appointment for a five-year term.
- The e-voting process will take place from May 12 at 9 AM to June 10 at 5 PM, with results expected to be announced on or after June 11.
- Jain, a former CEO of Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd., has held senior roles at various companies and currently serves on the boards of several listed firms, bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing, and corporate governance to Network18.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited has initiated a postal ballot process seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Raj Kumar Jain as an Independent Director on its board, according to a regulatory filing made under SEBI norms.
The company stated that Jain was first appointed as an Additional Director on 25 March 2026. The current proposal seeks to confirm his appointment as an Independent Director for a five-year term through a special resolution.
The voting process will be conducted entirely via electronic means. E-voting will open on 12 May at 9am and close on 10 June at 5pm. The results are expected to be announced on or after 11 June. Network18 has said the postal ballot notice is being sent electronically to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories. KFin Technologies Limited has been appointed as the agency to manage the e-voting process.
Raj Kumar Jain is a former Chief Executive Officer of Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd., the publisher of The Times of India. Over the course of his career, he has also held senior leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation, Walmart Inc. and Hindustan Unilever Limited.
According to the company, Jain’s extensive experience across sales, marketing, supply chain, strategy and corporate governance is expected to add value to Network18’s board. He currently serves on the boards of several listed companies, including SRF Limited, Relaxo Footwears Limited and JK Agri Genetics Limited.
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