• India win T20 World Cup after beating New Zealand in the final    • Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals change hands    • India enter semifinals of T20 World Cup with five-wicket win over West Indies    • Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana in India squad for T20 World Cup    • India take 3-0 unassailable lead in the T20I series against South Africa    • India beat South Africa in T20I series 3-1    • Delhi beat Andhra by four wickets and Gujarat by seven runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy    • South Africa beat India in second T20I by 51 runs    • Delhi beat Uttarakhand in the final SMAT 2025 match but fail to qualify for next round    • India beat South Africa by nine wickets in final ODI to win series 2-1    


Business

Apurva Chandra, ex-secy of I&B Ministry, joins Synergy Advanced Metals Limited as Non-Executive Director

Chandra brings over 32 years of experience and was previously associated with the Government of India, including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Ministry of Defence

TDJ News Service

08 Dec, 2025

New Delhi: Synergy Advanced Metals Limited has announced the appointment of Apurva Chandra as an Independent Director with effect from October 15, 2025.

Chandra brings over 32 years of experience and was previously associated with the Government of India, including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Ministry of Defence.

Welcoming him to the Board, Anubhav Kathuria, Managing Director, Synergy Advanced Metals Limited, said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Apurva Chandra join our Board. His policy insights, administrative experience, and strategic perspective will enrich our governance and decision-making.”

This appointment comes after the company has onboarded Neelkamal Darbari, former Chairperson, National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention, Government of India, and Arundhati Kar as Independent Directors, underlining the commitment of Synergy Advanced Metals Limited to enhance the diversity of its Board, while reinforcing its focus on governance.

About Synergy Advanced Metals Limited

Established in 1973, Synergy Advanced Metals Limited’s product portfolio includes billets, wires, wire rods, stainless steel rebars, bright bars, fasteners and flats. Synergy Advanced Metals Limited operates its facilities across India.

Tags : Apurva Chandra, I&B Ministry, Synergy Advanced Metals