Avenue Supermarts' DMART Appoints Kalpana Unadkat as Chairperson

Avenue Supermarts Limited Appoints Kalpana Unadkat as Chairperson

Key Highlights:

• Kalpana Unadkat appointed as Chairperson of Avenue Supermarts Limited, effective April 1, 2026
• Replaces Chandrashekhar Bhave, who will complete his second term as Independent Director on May 16, 2026

Appointment Details:

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• Kalpana Unadkat, a dual-qualified solicitor in India and the United Kingdom, has 25 years of experience in corporate law, governance, and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Unadkat brings expertise in corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and board effectiveness to the Board.
• Her term as chairman will end on May 16, 2026.

Background:

• Kalpana Unadkat has a strong professional background, having served as a Senior Partner at Khaitan & Co and Co-Head (India Practice) at Ashurst, an international law firm based in London.
• Unadkat has advised global corporations on cross-border M&A and strategic joint ventures, and is widely recognized as an authority on corporate governance and board leadership.

Leadership Approach:

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• Unadkat brings a collaborative leadership approach, encouraging open dialogue, balanced deliberation, and strong board engagement.
• She has mentored and influenced more than 200 directors and senior leaders, contributing to stronger boardroom leadership and governance standards across organizations.