Kolkata: Halder Venture Limited, a key player in India’s parboiled rice and edible oil sector, has announced the appointment of Kumar Shankar Datta and Pritha Sarkar as Independent Directors to its Board. The appointments reaffirm the company’s commitment to strengthening corporate governance, financial discipline, and regulatory oversight as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation.
Datta, a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, brings over 45 years of extensive experience in corporate finance, business transformation, and governance. His professional background spans marquee organizations including ITC Ltd, PwC India, KPMG, and Haldia Petrochemicals. Currently serving as Executive Director at Aingenious Consultants, he is also on the boards of Senco Gold Ltd and Shristi Infrastructure. At Halder Venture, he will chair the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and serve on the Audit, CSR, and Stakeholders Relationship Committees.
“Halder Venture Limited, with its century-long legacy, now stands at a pivotal moment of transformation driven by bold plans for geographical expansion, product portfolio balancing, and modernisation across its value chain. I am honoured to join the Board as an Independent Director and look forward to contributing meaningfully to the company’s growth trajectory through strategic inputs in revenue segmentation, optimisation & profitability, internal financial controls and risk management. With a visionary leadership team at the helm, I am confident that Halder Venture Limited is poised to scale new heights responsibly, sustainably, and with enduring value creation,” said Datta.
Ms. Pritha Sarkar, also a Chartered Accountant and Registered Valuer, brings more than 30 years of expertise in statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance. A former Director in PwC’s Assurance Practice, she now leads P. Sarkar & Associates and is a partner at Amit Patni & Associates. Sarkar will chair the Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and be a member of the Nomination and CSR Committees.
“Halder Venture Limited is at a significant stage of its growth journey. I look forward to working closely with the team and contributing to its efforts in building strong governance, transparency, and long-term value for all stakeholders,” said Sarkar.
Her appointment also advances the company’s efforts toward gender diversity in board leadership.
Commenting on the appointments, Keshab Kumar Halder, Managing Director, Halder Venture Limited, said, “These appointments mark a critical step in strengthening our Board’s strategic capabilities, financial prudence, and regulatory oversight. As we continue to lead the rice and edible oil sector, their guidance will be invaluable in helping us navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead and propel our growth trajectory.”
The inclusion of Datta and Sarkar further fortifies Halder Venture Limited’s efforts in establishing a resilient and forward-looking governance framework, ready to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
Last month, Halder Venture announced the acquisition of KS Oil Limited’s Edible Oil Refinery Unit in Haldia, a strategic move expected to enhance its distribution network and potentially increase revenue by INR 1,500 crore in the next financial year.
