Kumar Shankar Datta and Pritha Sarkar have been appointed as Independent Directors to the Board of Halder Venture Limited, one of India’s foremost players in the parboiled rice and edible oil sector. Their inclusion signals the company’s sharpened focus on robust corporate governance, regulatory rigour, and strategic financial direction.
Mr Datta, a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, brings over four decades of experience in corporate finance, governance, and ERP-driven transformation. His professional journey includes key roles at ITC Ltd, PwC India, KPMG, and Haldia Petrochemicals. Currently Executive Director at Aingenious Consultants, he also serves 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.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr Datta said, “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.”
Ms Sarkar, also a Chartered Accountant and a Registered Valuer, possesses over 30 years of expertise in statutory audits, compliance advisory, and internal control systems. A former Director in PwC’s Assurance practice, she currently heads P. Sarkar & Associates and is a partner at Amit Patni & Associates.
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She will chair the Audit and Stakeholders Relationship Committees and contribute to the Nomination and CSR Committees.
On her appointment, she noted, “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.” Her addition also furthers Halder Venture’s commitment to enhancing gender diversity within its leadership.
Welcoming the appointments, Mr Keshab Kumar Halder, Managing Director of 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 induction of Mr Datta and Ms Sarkar marks a pivotal development in Halder Venture’s leadership journey. Their collective experience is expected to play a central role in shaping a forward-looking governance structure and guiding the company through its next phase of growth and value creation.
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