Advit Jewels AGM approves Abhishek Gilara as Joint Managing Director
- All four ordinary resolutions passed with requisite majority at the 7th AGM
- Promoters cast 100% of their 32,010,000 shares in favour of all resolutions
- Public non-institutional investors showed low turnout, voting only 0.92% of their holding
- Total votes polled represented 74.36% of the company's outstanding share capital

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Advit Jewels Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Abhishek Gilara as Joint Managing Director during the company's seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026. The meeting also ratified the re-appointment of Prateek Gilara as a director retiring by rotation.
The virtual meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means, commenced at 4:00 pm and concluded at 5:20 pm. Chairman and Managing Director Nitin Gilara presided over the proceedings, with Chief Financial Officer Deepesh Sharma briefing members on the company's performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Key resolutions passed
The following ordinary resolutions were adopted by the shareholders:
| Item | Resolution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 | Approved |
| 2 | Re-appointment of Prateek Gilara (DIN: 03499186) | Approved |
| 3 | Appointment of ATCS & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for five years | Approved |
| 4 | Appointment of Abhishek Gilara as Joint Managing Director | Approved |
Voting results and attendance
The scrutinizer’s report submitted on September 29, 2026, confirmed that all resolutions were passed with requisite majority. A total of 34,065,477 votes were polled across all categories, representing 74.36% of the total outstanding shares of 45,810,000. The promoter group held 32,010,000 shares, while public institutions held 3,579,085 shares and public non-institutions held 10,220,915 shares.
Voting participation was high among promoters, with 100% of their shares voted in favor of all resolutions. Public institutions voted 54.80% of their holding in favor. Public non-institutions saw a lower turnout, with only 0.92% of their shares voted; however, 99.95% of those votes were in favor, with just 50 votes cast against certain resolutions.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Votes in Favour | % Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 32,010,000 | 32,010,000 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Public Institutions | 3,579,085 | 1,961,212 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 10,220,915 | 94,265 | 99.95% | 0.05% |
| Total | 45,810,000 | 34,065,477 | 99.99% | 0.00% |
Governance and attendance
The board saw significant participation from both executive and independent directors. Promoter group members and public shareholders collectively attended the meeting, with a total of 36 members present in person or through proxy during the AGM session, alongside 62 members who voted through remote e-voting prior to the meeting.
Directors Present:
- Nitin Gilara: Chairperson & Managing Director
- Prateek Gilara: Whole Time Director
- Vipul Gilara: Whole Time Director and CEO
- Abhishek Gilara: Additional Director (now Joint Managing Director)
- Amit Bardia: Independent Director
- Arzoo Mantri: Independent Director
- Divyank Bader: Independent Director
- Sidharth Bafna: Independent Director
The statutory auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on the financial statements for FY26. The e-voting results were scrutinized by Tara Chand Sharma of ATCS & Associates, who was also appointed as the new Secretarial Auditor firm alongside Keyur Shah and Associates acting in a supporting capacity for the scrutiny process.
Historical Stock Returns for Advit Jewels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9.79% | -4.30% | +16.15% | +110.85% | +110.85% | +110.85% |
How will Abhishek Gilara's appointment as Joint Managing Director influence Advit Jewels' strategic expansion plans for the upcoming fiscal year?
What specific operational or financial targets has the new leadership team set to improve the notably low voting participation among public non-institutional shareholders?
In what ways might the re-appointment of Prateek Gilara and the addition of a Joint MD affect the company's corporate governance ratings among institutional investors?

































