EPL wins the prestigious 'Best Governed Company' award at the 21st ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance

EPL Limited, the largest global specialty packaging company, is delighted to be awarded the "Best Governed Company" in the 21st edition of the "ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance". This prestigious Award has been conferred to EPL for observing and implementing the best practices in Corporate Governance. EPL was adjudged the winner by the Jury, comprising distinguished experts from various fields, headed by the Hon'ble Justice Shri P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India.

Award winners are selected through a comprehensive evaluation process including compliance, principles of good corporate governance, interaction with Independent Directors, regulatory response about credentials of the company and screening of shortlisted companies by experts leading to final selection by the Jury.

The Award was received by Suresh Savaliya, SVP Legal and Company Secretary from the hands of Hon'ble Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Government of India, in presence of Hon'ble Justice Shri P. Sathasivam, at the ICSI National Award ceremony held on 18 December 2021. Additionally, Mr Suresh Savaliya, Company Secretary is conferred with the award "The Governance Professional of the Year".

Mr. Davinder Singh Brar, Chairman of EPL said, "We at EPL have always been committed to follow the highest standard of corporate governance. I am pleased that EPL received this recognition by the Hon'ble Jury and ICSI. Being selected as the best governed company among top-notch corporates is a great achievement and will inspire us to continue to follow the best practices."

Mr. Anand Kripalu, Managing Director and Global CEO of EPL Limited said, "Team EPL is proud to be recognised with this honour from a premier professional institute like ICSI. At EPL, responsible corporate conduct and sustainability is a way of doing business. EPL with heritage of over three decades, has a governance framework with the highest standards of responsible conduct."

Shares of EPL Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 204.60 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 201.30. The total number of shares traded during the day was 9312 in over 515 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 207.50 and intraday low of 200.85. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 1900498.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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