Dr. Neelam Yashpal Arora Reappointed As Independent Woman Director Of Supriya Lifescience
Dr. Neelam Yashpal Arora has been reappointed as Non-Executive Independent Woman Director of Supriya Lifescience Limited, with effect from March 25, 2026, subject to approval of the shareholders.
Manish Panchal and Kothandaraman Hari have been appointed as Independent Directors (Additional Directors) of the company, with effect from February 9, 2026, subject to the approval of the shareholders.
Dr. Arora has over 31 years of teaching experience and around 10 years of administrative experience in the education sector. Her areas of work include education, commerce, taxation, economics, and law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and a master’s degree in commerce from SNDT College of Arts and Smt. C.B. College of Commerce and Economics for Women, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai. She also holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in law from the University of Mumbai and a PhD in commerce from the University of Mumbai.
Panchal is associated with several organisations, including IL&FS AMC Ltd., Nesco Ltd., the Patil Group, Vashi Integrated Solutions, Aaji Care Home Health Services Pvt. Ltd., Aaji Care Sevak Foundation, Arujiva, FICCI, Tata Strategic Management Group, and Abbott Laboratories. He is a business leader with more than 32 years of cross-industry experience across chemicals and new energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare. He is active in the investment banking domain, supporting companies in raising growth capital through venture capital, private equity, and public offerings. He also advises companies on scaling operations through a structured growth framework focused on profits, products, processes, people, and performance.
Hari is a capital markets professional with over 28 years of experience and has played a role in the growth of the National Stock Exchange of India. As Executive Vice President at NSE, he led initiatives across asset classes, including equities, debt, derivatives, and listings, and contributed to policy development, regulatory frameworks, and business expansion. He is the founder of Mumbai-based Onspin Consultants LLP. Hari has served on the Boards of NSE Academy, NSE Cogencis, and the India International Bullion Exchange, where he contributed to governance, strategic planning, and risk oversight. His experience spans regulatory, institutional, and entrepreneurial roles, enabling him to combine market structure knowledge with execution.
