EU To Introduce Quantum Act In 2026 To Govern & Advance Quantum Technologies
The European Commission is preparing to propose the Quantum Act in the second quarter of 2026 to establish governance, standardisation, and industrial policy for quantum technologies.
Marks & Spencer Appoints Former Asda Chief Roger Burnley As Director
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Roger Burnley, former Chief Executive of Asda, as a Non-Executive Director effective December 1, 2025.
Dr. Urjit Patel Steps Down from Britannia Industries Board Following IMF Appointment
Dr. Urjit Patel has resigned from the Board of Britannia Industries Limited, effective October 30, 2025, following his appointment as Executive Director representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Amitabh Kant To Join ITC As Independent Director; Hemant Malik Reappointed As Whole-Time Director
Amitabh Kant has been appointed as an Independent Director of ITC Limited with effect from January 1, 2026.
Achin Gupta To Succeed Umang Vohra As Cipla’s Global CEO & MD
Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been elevated as the Global Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of Cipla Limited with effect from April 1, 2026, subject to the approval of the shareholders.
Pratik Oswal & Vaibhav Agrawal Join Motilal Oswal Board; CMO Sandeep Walunj Resigns
Pratik Oswal and Vaibhav Agrawal have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, effective November 1, 2025.
Akira Kato Appointed As Deputy Managing Director Of Escorts Kubota
The Board of Escorts Kubota Limited has approved the appointment of Akira Kato as Deputy Managing Director (Whole-Time Director) on October 30, 2025, through a postal ballot notice dated August 4, 2025.
UTI Asset Management Company Appoints Five New Directors To Its Board
Atul Dhawan, P. V. Bharathi, Philip Mathew, and Vishakha R.M. have been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Directors of UTI Asset Management Company Limited, effective October 30, 2025.
Amitabh Kant, Preetha Reddy & B. Santhanam Join Larsen & Toubro As Independent Directors
Amitabh Kant and B. Santhanam have been appointed as Independent Directors of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), with effect from October 29, 2025, and Preetha Reddy will be joining for the same role from March 1, 2026.
Akhil K. Gupta To Join NDTV As Chief Financial Officer
Akhil Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel (CFO & KMP) of New Delhi Television Limited, effective December 1, 2025.
