April 7 (Reuters) - Amara Raja Batteries Ltd AMAR.NS :

* Says S.V. Raghavendra appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective from

April 8

* Source text:

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd has informed BSE that the Audit Committee and the Board at their respective meeting(s) held on April 07, 2014, approved the appointment of Mr. S. V. Raghavendra as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective from April 08, 2014.

Further, the Board noted that Mr. K. Suresh, relinquished his office as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and shall assume responsibilities as President - Finance of the Company in the areas of Strategic Planning, Project Financing and future business opportunities etc effective from April 08, 2014.

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