Two Wipro (NYSE: WIT) independent directors to retire in 2026
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Wipro Limited has announced that independent directors Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis will retire from the company’s Board of Directors with effect from the close of business hours on March 31, 2026, upon completion of their tenure under Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Following their retirement, Wipro has reconstituted key board committees effective April 1, 2026. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which also acts as the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, will be chaired by Ms. Tulsi Naidu, with Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar and Ms. Päivi Rekonen as members. The Administrative and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee (Stakeholders Relationship Committee) will be chaired by Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar, with Mr. Rishad A. Premji and Ms. Päivi Rekonen as members.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2026
Commission File Number 001-16139
Wipro Limited
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Not Applicable
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Karnataka, India
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Doddakannelli
Sarjapur Road
Bangalore, Karnataka 560035, India +91-80-2844-0011
(Address of principal executive offices)
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DISCLOSURE OF CHANGES IN BOARD COMPOSITION
On March 31, 2026, Wipro Limited, a company organized under the laws of the Republic of India (the “Company”), informed the securities exchanges in India on which its securities are listed and the New York Stock Exchange that Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis, who were Independent Directors of the Company Board, each retired from the Board, effective March 31, 2026. A copy of the letter to the securities exchanges is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| WIPRO LIMITED |
| /s/ M. Sanaulla Khan |
| M. Sanaulla Khan |
| Senior Vice President and Company Secretary |
Dated: April 6, 2026
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| 99.1 | Letter to Securities Exchanges, dated March 31, 2026, announcing the retirement of Independent Directors of the Company Board, Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis. | |
Exhibit 99.1
March 31, 2026
The Manager - Listing
BSE Limited
(BSE: 507685)
The Manager - Listing
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE: WIPRO)
The Market Operations,
NYSE, New York
(NYSE: WIT)
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, it is informed that Dr. Patrick J. Ennis (DIN: 07463299) and Mr. Patrick Dupuis (DIN: 07480046), Independent Directors, will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors, with effect from close of business hours on March 31, 2026, after completion of their tenure under Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Consequent to the aforesaid retirement, the following Committees of the Board have been re-constituted as under:
| Committees of the Board |
Composition of the Committee with effect from April 1, 2026 | |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also acts as Corporate Social Responsibility Committee) | a) Ms. Tulsi Naidu, Chairperson b) Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar, Member c) Ms. Päivi Rekonen, Member | |
| Administrative and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee (Stakeholders Relationship Committee) | a) Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar, Chairman b) Mr. Rishad A. Premji, Member c) Ms. Päivi Rekonen, Member | |
The details as required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with relevant SEBI Circulars are provided in Annexure-A.
This is for your information and records.
Thanking you.
| For Wipro Limited |
| /s/ M Sanaulla Khan |
| M Sanaulla Khan |
| Company Secretary |
Annexure A
Details as required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with relevant SEBI Circulars
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Particulars |
Details | ||
| 1. | Reason for change viz. appointment, re-appointment, resignation, death or otherwise | Retirement of Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis, Independent Directors, after the completion of their tenure under Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013. | ||
| 2. | Date of appointment / re-appointment / cessation (as applicable) & term of appointment/ re-appointment; | Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis, Independent Directors will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors, with effect from close of business hours on March 31, 2026. | ||
| 3. | Brief profile (in case of appointment) | Not Applicable | ||
| 4. | Disclosure of relationships between Directors (in case of appointment of a director) | Not Applicable | ||