Titan Industries Ltd has appointed N.S. Palaniappan, Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, nominee of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (TIDCO), as Chairman and Director on the company board.

In a release to exchanges, the company said Vikram Kapur, nominee Director of TIDCO, has resigned as Chairman and Director of the company consequent upon his transfer of posting.

The decision to this effect was taken at the board meeting held on January 30, 2013.

The company has also appointed Ireena Vittal as an independent director on the board.

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