Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited announce the appointment of Mr. Vikram Rao as an Independent Director of the Company. With a view to comply the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ["Act"] and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board [on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee] has re-designated Mr. Rao as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.