Datiware Maritime Infra Ltd informed BSE on October 2, 2026, that its Independent Director, Pradeep Vinayak Kadekar, had passed away that day. The company said he consequently ceased to be an Independent Director with effect from October 2, 2026.

The disclosure, published on BSE at 5:04 pm, was filed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The exchange announcement identifies the company by its BSE scrip code 519413 and classifies the disclosure as a cessation.

In its accompanying annexure, Datiware Maritime Infra specified death as the reason for the change in its board. The effective date of cessation was the same as the date of Kadekar's passing and the company's intimation to the exchange.

Company recalls contributions to governance

Datiware Maritime Infra said Kadekar had been associated with the company for several years and had made valuable contributions to its affairs. It highlighted the experience, guidance and insights he provided during his tenure as an Independent Director.

The company particularly acknowledged his work in matters relating to compliance, governance and its overall functioning. The filing described his passing as a great loss to the company.

The board of directors and management expressed grief over his death and extended their condolences to his family and loved ones. The disclosure did not specify when Kadekar first joined the board or provide further details of his tenure.

Details submitted to BSE

Director Nachiket Patil signed the intimation and the accompanying Annexure A on behalf of Datiware Maritime Infra. The company asked BSE's Department of Corporate Services to take the information on record.

Annexure A set out the reason for the board change and the cessation date. It marked the brief profile and disclosure of relationships between directors as not applicable, with both fields identified as requirements relating to a director's appointment.

The filing did not name a successor or announce a replacement appointment.