* Joined the Board with effect from 24 July, 2009 (appointed as Additional Director)

** Joined the Board with effect from 23 January, 2010 (appointed as Additional Director)

B N Kalyani

Baba Kalyani is the Chairman of the Kalyani Group of companies and Chairman & Managing Director of the group’s flagship – Bharat Forge Limited - India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of automotive components. Born on 7th January 1949, Mr. Kalyani is a Mechanical Engineer from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science at Pilani, Rajasthan. He also has an M.S. in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

The Kalyani group’s business interests are in Specialty Steel, Forgings, Auto Components, Infrastructure, Specialty chemicals and Renewable Energy. The group’s annual turnover is USD 2.5 billion and it has joint ventures with leading global companies that include ArvinMeritor, USA, Carpenter Technology Corporation, USA, Hayes Lemmerz, USA, FAW Corporation, China, Gerdau SA, Brazil, Alstom, NTPC., etc..

Baba Kalyani joined Bharat Forge in 1972 when the company's annual turnover was about US $ 1.3 million. Under his leadership, Bharat Forge has transformed into a global company with 11 manufacturing facilities spread across India, USA, Germany, Sweden, and China. His strong entrepreneurial capabilities have resulted in the company having achieved global leadership in the forging industry.

Mr. Kalyani pioneered export of automobile components from India to China in 2002. Bharat Forge is country's No.1 exporter of automotive components for eight consecutive years, with exports contributing almost 50% to company's total sales. Every second heavy truck manufactured in USA runs on a "Made by Bharat Forge, India" front axle beam. Bharat Forge’s global customer base is perhaps the most comprehensive in the forging industry comprising 38 automobile manufacturers besides several Tier suppliers to the industry. Some of the company’s prestigious customers include General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Renault, Volvo, Cummins, Caterpillar-Perkins, ArvinMeritor and Dana Corporation.

As part of company’s diversification into non-automotive business, Bharat Forge has entered into a Joint Venture with ALSTOM Power & NTPC to manufacture various equipments for super critical power plants coming up in the country. Besides, it has an MOU with AREVA for manufacture of heavy forgings that would be required for nuclear power plants.

Mr. Kalyani serves on the Boards of many prestigious companies and represents industry on several Industry, Trade and Educational institutions in India and abroad. Notable amongst these are the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council [NMCC] and the National Knowledge Commission [NKC].

Mr. Kalyani is the Founder Chairman of Pratham Pune Education Foundation, an NGO that is engaged in providing primary education to children belonging to under privileged sections of the local community. Since its inception in 2000, Pratham Pune has made a difference in the lives of over 100,000 children in Pune society. Mr. Kalyani is also steering a unique initiative to empower rural youth at a Taluka in Pune district by providing free technical and vocational training at a government Industrial Training Institute [ITI] that is being run as a Public-Private partnership. The pioneering model is being replicated in other parts of the country. Mr. Kalyani also supports various other NGOs and charitable institutes engaged in education and in uplifting quality of lives of the disadvantaged and needy.

In pursuance of his vision to contribute to a clean and emission free environment, Mr. Kalyani has set up a new venture Kenersys Limited to manufacture various energy efficient wind turbines for domestic and international markets. The company also has its own wind turbines in Maharashtra which generate “green energy” for the group’s manufacturing operations. Mr. Kalyani is also engaged in developing solar energy equipment that would contribute in further strengthening his group’s footprint in the non conventional energy sector. In a joint venture with KPIT Cummins, Bharat Forge is developing a unique hybrid solution that would contribute in the country being able to meet its vehicular emission targets.

Mr. Kalyani’s significant contributions to industry and the community have been recognized through various prestigious awards that he has received. Notable among these are “PADMA BHUSHAN”, one of the most distinguished civilian awards by Government of India for his contributions to Trade and Industry., “COMMANDER FIRST CLASS” of the ‘ROYAL ORDER OF THE POLAR STAR” by the Swedish government in recognition of his contribution in furthering Trade and Business cooperation between Sweden and India, Global Economy Prize 2009 for Business by Kiel Institute, German “Businessman of the Year-2006” by Business India Magazine, “Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 for Manufacturing” by Ernst & Young and “CEO of the Year 2004” by the Business Standard group.

S M Thakore

Mr. S.M. Thakore, a solicitor, is a Partner in at solicitors’ firm Talwar Thakore & Associates. Born on 23rd July 1947, Mr. Thakore has been on the Board of the Company since 27 June 1986. Mr. Thakore also serves on the Boards of Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited, Carraro India Private Limited, Carraro PNH Components (India) Private Limited, Morarjee Textiles Limited, Carborundum Universal Limited, DSP Merrill Lynch Fund Managers, Uni Deritend Limited and Uni Klinger Limited.

S D Kulkarni

Mr S D Kulkarni, born on 20th September, 1934 is an Independent and Non- executive Director. He is a Chartered Accountant and was formerly Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Larsen and Toubro Limited. Mr. Kulkarni joined the Board with effect from 24 July 1999. Mr. Kulkarni also serves on the Boards of Sesa Goa Limited, SICOM Capital Management Private Limited, Syngenta India Limited, Syngenta Foundation India and Voltas Limited.

P G Pawar

Mr. P.G Pawar, B.E. (BITS, Pilani), born on 15th October 1944, is an Independent and Non executive Director. He joined the Company with effect from 24 May 2005.

Mr. Pawar also serves on the Board of P.P Holdings Ltd., Sakal Papers Ltd., Yog Industries Ltd., Finolex Cabels Ltd., Kirloskar Oil Engine Ltd., Force Motors Ltd., Pan Gulf Group Ltd., Ajay Metachem Sud Chemie Pvt. Ltd., Sakal Printers Pvt. Ltd., United Risk Insurance Broking Company Pvt. Ltd., United Metachem Pvt. Ltd., Panhala Investment Pvt. Ltd., International Conventions India Pvt. Ltd., Karha Developers & Miners Pvt. Ltd., Rajgadh Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd., Pasle Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd., Bhimthadi Developers & Miners Pvt. Ltd., Karha Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and World Association of Newspapers.

Prof. Dr. Uwe Loos

Prof. Dr. Uwe Loos, Graduate Engineer, PhD, born on 6th March 1946, is an independent and Non-Executive Director. Dr Loos was a Member of the Management Board of Porsche AG (1993), for production and logistics and was responsible for the introduction and implementation of a programme to establish worldwide competitiveness in manufacturing. He joined FAG in 1998, a leading ball bearing manufacturer and was appointed Chairman of the Board. During his tenure at FAG, he gained experience with its global operations including India.

Dr. Loos also serves on the Boards of Gildemeiste AG, Bielefeld, Class GmbH, Dorma GmbH, Trumpf GmbH, CDP Bharat Forge GmbH, EDAC GmbH and Rodenstock GmbH, Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik & Co. KG. , Bharat Forge Daun GmbH, HP Peizer GmbH and OPEL GmbH.

P C Bhalerao

Mr. P.C. Bhalerao, B.E., M.B.A., D.T.M., born on 4 March 1950, is a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from July 31, 2005.

Mr. Bhalerao also serves on the Boards of Meritor HVS (India) Limited, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Limited, Kumar Housing &Land Development Limited, Sanghvi Movers Limited, Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises Limited, CDP Bharat Forge GmbH, Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik & Co. KG. and Bharat Forge Daun GmbH.

Lalita D. Gupte

Mrs. Lalita Gupte, born on 4th October 1948, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Business Management. Mrs. Gupte is an Independent Director of the Company since 5th December 2006. She retired, in October 2006, as the Joint Managing Director of ICICI Bank Ltd. At ICICI Bank, she has vast experience in International Business of the Bank and held leading positions in the areas of Retail and Corporate Banking, Leasing, Planning & Resources and other areas. She was instrumental in transforming ICICI Bank into a technology led leader in diversified financial services business.

She is also a director of ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited, Godrej Properties Ltd., Firstsource Solutions Ltd., HPCL- Mittal Energy Ltd., Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Swadhaar Finserve Pvt. Ltd., Nokia Corporation and Swadhaar Finaccess.

P H Ravikumar

Mr. P.H. Ravikumar, born on 20th July 1951, is an Independent and Non-executive Director on the Board with effect from 20 May 2009. Mr. Ravikumar has done Bachelors in Commerce and CAIIB, AIB from London. He has also done a Senior Diploma in French. He has total work experience of 36 years in Banking and financial services.

Mr. P.H. Ravikumar is also Director, amongst others, on the Board of Directors of Federal Bank Ltd., Federal Bank Financial Services Ltd., Eveready Industries Ltd., Akruti City Ltd., SKS Microfinance Pvt. Ltd., and NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Akruti City Venture Capital Mgt. Pvt. Ltd. and Fundamental Value Partners (FVP) Kairos Credit Fund India Ltd.

Alan Spencer

Mr. Alan Spencer born on 3rd December 1933 is M.A. from Balliol College, Oxford. Mr. Alan Spencer is on the Board from 21st January 2008. He has vast knowledge and experience of the Automotive industry, being associated with Ford Motors Company for 38 years. Mr. Alan Spencer also serves on the Board of NEFAZ, Russia and RABA, Hungary.

Naresh Narad

Mr. Naresh Narad, B.A., LL.B. and a Veteran IAS Civil Servant, born on 5th May 1944, is an Independent and Non-executive Director on the Board with effect from 24 July 2009.

Mr. Naresh Narad has held various important positions in the Govt. of India and Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.

He has also held directorships in SAIL, IISCO, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd., National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. and in four major Petroleum Companies viz. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and IBP Ltd.

Dr. T. Mukherjee

Dr. Tridibesh Mukherjee, M. Met., Ph.D., born on 13 October 1942, is an Independent and Non-executive Director on the Board with effect from 23 January 2010.

Dr. Mukherjee, a veteran Metallurgist and a researcher at heart, has authored 134 papers in his career spanning four decades. He has been a Visiting lecturer at University of Sheffield, UK and Adjunct Professor at I.I.T., Kharagpur. He is also a recipient of various prestigious awards.

Dr. Mukherjee has total work experience of 42 years.

Dr. Mukherjee presently serves on the Boards of TIL India Ltd. and NICCO Corporation.

G K Agarwal

Mr. G K Agarwal, born on 17th February 1951, B.E. (Mech), MBA, has been on the Board since 01 April 1998. He is elevated as the Dy. Managing Director with effect from 23 May 2006. Mr Agarwal serves on the board of BF Utilities Limited, CDP Bharat Forge GmbH, Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik GmbH &Co. KG, Bharat Forge Daun GmbH and Bharat Forge Hong Kong Limited.

Amit Kalyani

Mr. Amit Kalyani Born on 26th July 1975, Mr. Amit Kalyani has received his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1998.

He initially worked with Kalyani Steels Ltd, followed by other companies within the group. He then joined Bharat Forge in 1999 as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where he played a critical role responsible for implementing Unified MIS System SAP R3.

He later took charge of investor relations & fund raising such as GDR, FCCB, Rights Issue & ECB’s, to the tune of $ 400 million over a period of 3 years. He was also instrumental in strategizing and execution of the several acquisitions that the group had in Germany.

Mr Kalyani is currently an Executive Director on the board of Bharat Forge Limited, the flagship company of the US $ 2.4 billion Kalyani Group. While he is involved in the company’s strategic planning & global business development initiatives, Mr Kalyani also takes care of the overall group strategy and is responsible for the expansion of its steel business and driving the infrastructure business foray of the group.

Mr. Amit Kalyani also serves on the Boards of Kalyani Infotech Solutions Limited, Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises Limited, Epicenter Technologies Private Limited, Kalyani Steels Limited, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Limited, BF Utilities Limited, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd., CDP Bharat Forge GmbH., Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik GmbH & Co. KG., Bharat Forge America Inc., Bharat Forge Hong Kong Limited, Bharat Forge Kilsta AB, Bharat Forge Scottish Stampings Limited, FAW Bharat Forge (Changchun) Company Limited, Bhalchandra Invt. Ltd., Forge Invt. Ltd., Mundhwa Invt. Ltd.,True Value Holding Pvt. Ltd., Crocus Prop. Pvt. Ltd., Khed Economic Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., Ajinkya Invt. & Trading Co., Jaikamal Invt. & Fin. Ltd., Jaikumbhi Invt. & Fin. Ltd., Khed Developers Ltd., BF-NTPC Energy Systems Ltd., Bharat Forge Daun GmbH and Xapiola Holdings Ltd.

B P Kalyani

Mr. B P Kalyani, B.E.(P), MBA, MS, born 31st July 1962, is an Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 23 May 2006. He has served with the Company for 24 years and was senior Vice President (FMD). He also serves on the Board of Kalyani Utilities Development Ltd.

S E Tandale

Mr. S.E. Tandale, BE (Mech), born 24th September 1968, is an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 23 May 2006. He has served with the Company for 15 years and was Senior Vice President (International Trade Division). He is also a director on the Boards of Bharat Forge America Inc., Bharat Forge Kilsta AB, Bharat Forge Scottish Stampings Ltd., FAW Bharat Forge (Chanchun) Co. Ltd. and Tecnica UK Ltd.

Sunil K. Chaturvedi

Mr. Sunil K. Chaturvedi, born on 5th February 1963, is an Executive Director of the Company. He is a Commerce graduate and Chartered Accountant. He joined Indian Administrative Service, Government of India, in August 1988 and worked in various capacities till January 31, 2008. He has over 23 years of experience. He also serves on the Board of BF-NTPC Energy Systems Ltd.

Vimal Bhandari

Mr. Vimal Bhandari born on 23rd August 1958, is an Independent and Non-executive Director on the Board with effect from 8th February 2013. Mr. Vimal Bhandari is a Commerce graduate from Mumbai University and a Chartered Accountant. Mr. Bhandari is a proficient and a proven top management professional with over twenty five years of experience in a range of businesses in the financial services industry. Mr. Vimal Bhandari sits on the Board of various Public Limited Companies as an Independent Director including Bayer CropScience, DCM Shriram Consolidated, Kalpataru Power Transmission, Mirc Electronics, Piramal Glass, The Ratnakar Bank , JK Tyre & Industries and ING Investment Management (India) Pvt Ltd .