Adishakti Loha sets AGM date, appoints three independent directors
- Board sets AGM for September 30, 2026, with e-voting starting September 27
- Three independent directors appointed subject to shareholder approval
- S K Handa & Associates proposed as Statutory Auditor for five years
- Rohit Bhatia & Associates named Secretarial Auditor replacing resigned firm
- Voting eligibility cut-off fixed at September 23, 2026
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Adishakti Loha & Ispat board approved its 11th Annual General Meeting for September 30, 2026, alongside key governance appointments. The company also finalized statutory and secretarial auditor changes.
The board meeting, held on September 3, 2026, in Delhi, focused on regulatory compliance and shareholder engagement logistics. Management approved the Directors' Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Director Appointments
The company appointed three additional non-executive independent directors effective September 3, 2026. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing AGM:
- Mr. Indrajeet Pradhan (DIN: 10148955)
- Mr. Mohit Lochan (DIN: 11896430)
- Mrs. Ritika Bachhawat (DIN: 08615248)
All three directors hold no shares in the company and have no disclosed relationships with existing directors. Their terms span five consecutive years from the appointment date.
Auditor Changes
On the Audit Committee's recommendation, the board proposed M/s S K Handa & Associates as the new Statutory Auditor. This replaces retiring auditors M/s V.N Purohit & Co. The term covers five years, from the conclusion of the 11th AGM to the 16th AGM.
Additionally, M/s Rohit Bhatia & Associates was appointed as Secretarial Auditor for a five-year term starting FY27. This fills a casual vacancy left by M/s G Aakash & Associates, who resigned due to preoccupation with other assignments.
AGM Logistics
The 11th AGM will be held at the company's registered office in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:30 pm. The cut-off date for voting eligibility is September 23, 2026.
Remote e-voting runs from September 27, 2026, at 9:00 am to September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm. M/s G Aakash & Associates will act as scrutinizers for the e-voting process.
Historical Stock Returns for Adishakti Loha & Ispat
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.55% | -10.84% | -46.37% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How might the appointment of three new independent directors influence Adishakti Loha & Ispat's strategic direction and corporate governance standards?
What potential impact could the change in statutory auditors from M/s V.N Purohit & Co. to M/s S K Handa & Associates have on the company's financial reporting practices?
Could the resignation of the previous secretarial auditor due to 'preoccupation' signal any underlying compliance or operational challenges for the company?
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