AAR SHYAM INDIA appoints director, accepts resignation
AAR SHYAM INDIA INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED announced the appointment of Ms. Pooja Manish Pandey as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director effective May 20, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Deepa Garg as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director effective May 19, 2026, due to pre-occupation. Additionally, the Board approved steps to revoke the suspension of the company's equity shares on the Calcutta Stock Exchange.

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AAR SHYAM INDIA INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED has announced changes to its Board of Directors following a meeting held on May 20, 2026. The company appointed Ms. Pooja Manish Pandey as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective immediately. The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members in the ensuing General Meeting.
Ms. Pooja Manish Pandey is an Associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and a Law Graduate from Rizvi Law College, Mumbai University. The company confirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of director pursuant to any SEBI order or any other authority. She currently holds NIL shares in the company.
Resignation of Independent Director
Simultaneously, the Board took note of the resignation letter received from Ms. Deepa Garg, who served as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director. Her resignation is effective from the close of business hours on May 19, 2026. In her resignation letter, Ms. Garg cited pre-occupation as the reason for stepping down and confirmed that there were no other material reasons for her departure.
Ms. Deepa Garg holds directorships in other listed entities, including Consecutive Commodities Limited and Patback Business Limited. In these roles, she served as Chairman and member of various committees such as the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Stakeholder Relationship Committee.
Board Approvals
During the meeting, the Board also approved the submission of applications and documents required for the revocation of the suspension in trading of the company's equity shares on The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE). The Board authorized Ms. Perla Pavani, Director of the Company, and Key Managerial Personnel to execute the necessary listing agreements and other documents with CSE to facilitate the revocation of suspension and continued listing of the securities.
The following table summarizes the key changes in the company's directorship:
| Director | Action | Effective Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Pooja Manish Pandey | Appointment | May 20, 2026 | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Ms. Deepa Garg | Resignation | May 19, 2026 | Additional Non-Executive Independent Director |
What specific governance reforms or strategic initiatives might Ms. Pooja Manish Pandey prioritize as the new Independent Director, given her legal and secretarial background?
How soon could AAR Shyam India Investment Company's equity shares resume trading on the Calcutta Stock Exchange, and what conditions must be met for the suspension revocation to be approved?
Could Ms. Deepa Garg's simultaneous resignation from AAR Shyam and her active roles at Consecutive Commodities Limited and Patback Business Limited signal any broader concerns about corporate governance in small-cap investment companies?





























