Pokarna Reappoints Rahul Jain and Gautam Chand Jain for Fresh Leadership Terms

Pokarna Limited has announced the reappointment of Mr. Rahul Jain and Mr. Gautam Chand Jain to key leadership positions in the company for fresh five-year terms. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors during its meeting held on April 29, 2026.

The company disclosed the development through stock exchange filings submitted to both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The reappointments were approved based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and remain subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Rahul Jain Reappointed as Managing Director

The board approved the reappointment of Mr. Rahul Jain (DIN: 00576447) as the Managing Director of Pokarna Limited.

His fresh term will begin from May 2, 2026 and continue until May 1, 2031, covering a period of five years.

The company stated that Rahul Jain has played a major role in the growth and strategic direction of Pokarna over the years, particularly in areas related to marketing, policy planning, branding, technology, and business expansion.

Gautam Chand Jain Reappointed as Chairman and Managing Director

The board also approved the reappointment of Mr. Gautam Chand Jain (DIN: 00004775) as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company.

His renewed term will start from July 1, 2026 and continue until June 30, 2031 for another five-year period.

Mr. Gautam Chand Jain is one of the key promoters of Pokarna Limited and is widely recognized for leading the company’s transformation into a globally competitive natural stone and engineered quartz surfaces business.

Shareholder Approval Still Required

Although the board has approved the reappointments, the appointments will become effective only after receiving approval from shareholders during the company’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

This is a standard corporate governance process followed by listed companies in India for appointments and reappointments of key managerial personnel.

Board Meeting Details

According to the company filing:

• The board meeting commenced at 11:00 AM
• The meeting concluded at 12:30 PM
• The disclosure was signed by Pratima Khandu Gulankar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

The company also confirmed that the information has been uploaded on its official website.

About Rahul Jain

Educational Background

Mr. Rahul Jain is a graduate from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

He has expertise in:

• Marketing
• Corporate planning
• Information technology
• Business strategy
• Corporate management

Experience in Business Leadership

Rahul Jain has more than two decades of experience in the fields of industry and corporate management.

He has played a significant role in:

• Apparel business development
• Granite division expansion
• Brand creation
• Retail business strategy
• Long-term policy planning

Contribution to STANZA Brand

One of the major highlights of Rahul Jain’s leadership journey has been his involvement in the creation and expansion of the STANZA apparel brand.

The company stated that he actively contributed to the successful launch of the apparel retailing venture and helped the brand gain recognition in the market.

Under his leadership, STANZA received awards including:

• Best Brand Award
• Brand Excellence Award

These recognitions were presented by reputed management institutions and consumer award platforms in India.

Current Role in Granite Division

At present, Rahul Jain is heading the Granite Division of Pokarna Limited.

He is involved in:

• Strategic planning
• Marketing initiatives
• Policy development
• Long-term growth activities

His continued leadership is expected to support the company’s growth strategy across domestic and international markets.

About Gautam Chand Jain

Early Career Journey

Mr. Gautam Chand Jain began his business career during 1979–80 in the family business involving retail and wholesale distribution of Raymond fabrics.

Over time, he became one of the top distributors of Raymond products in India.

Entry Into Natural Stone Business

In 1991, he diversified into the natural stone sector by entering the granite quarrying and processing business.

He adopted a backward-integrated business model, starting from granite quarrying operations before moving into stone processing and exports.

Under his leadership, Pokarna emerged as a recognized exporter of premium granite products in global markets, especially in the United States.

Expansion Into Apparel Manufacturing

In 2003–04, Gautam Chand Jain led Pokarna’s diversification into the apparel segment under the STANZA brand.

This diversification allowed the company to expand beyond the natural stone business and create a presence in the fashion and apparel sector.

Vision Behind QUANTRA Engineered Quartz

One of the most important milestones in Pokarna’s growth journey came in 2006, when Gautam Chand Jain conceptualized the company’s entry into the engineered quartz surfaces segment.

The company established a modern manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh using advanced Breton technology.

The products manufactured under this division are marketed globally under the brand:

QUANTRA

Today, QUANTRA is recognized internationally for engineered quartz surfaces used in:

• Kitchen countertops
• Commercial interiors
• Residential applications
• Luxury architectural projects

The brand has helped Pokarna strengthen its position in the international surfaces market.

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