He joins the company in full-time employment.

Beig holds an M.Sc. (Agri) in Entomology and brings over 30 years of experience in managing integrated sugar and distillery units.

The company confirmed that the appointment does not involve any inter-se relationships with existing directors.

Avadh Sugar & Energy is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of sugar and its by-products (molasses, bagasse and press-mud), spirits (including ethanol) and power. The Company has operations in India.

The company reported standalone net loss of Rs 6.59 crore Q2 FY26 as against net profit of Rs 0.83 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations jumped 5.7% to Rs 668.15 crore in Q2 FY25.

Shares of Avadh Sugar & Energy shed 0.51% to Rs 380 on the BSE.