Kakatiya Cement Sugar and Industries Limited at its EGM held on March 27, 2024 approved the appointment of Sri Karumanchi Rama Rao as an Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. April 1, 2024 for a period of 5 years. Shri Karumanchi Rama Rao, aged about 60 years, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, holding Membership No. 225606, with more than Thirty Three(33) years of experience in Accounts, Financial Management & Planning, Auditing and as an advisor of Portfolio Management Services.

Presently he is a Partner in M/s. ASRV Prasad & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad, with proven expertise in ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards and financial analysis. Auditing, Assurance, Risk Management and Compliance and Governance are his key skills. At present he is holding the offices of the (i) Member of the Managing Committee of Hyderabad branch and (ii) Chairman of Southern India Chartered Accountants Students Association (SICASA) of Hyderabad branch of SIRC of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Presently, he is associated with M/s. Cosyn Limited, a Listed Company at Bombay Stock Exchange, as an Independent Director. He is also holding the Office of Chairman of the Audit Committee of M/s. Cosyn Limited.