Mr. P. R. Balasubramanian, 65 years, is an Independent Director on our Board since December 20, 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala. He is fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata and fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration, New Delhi. Mr. Balasubramanian has 39 years of experience in the power and industrial sector and has served for five years as the Director (Power) of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. Prior to joining our Board, he has served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited. He has also served as the Executive Director of Gas Authority of India Limited and has also worked with the Atomic Energy Establishment and Engineers India Limited. He is also an independent director on the board of directors of Indian Rare Earths Limited, a public sector undertaking, under the Department of Atomic Energy, GoI.