Afloat Enterprises completes AGM notice dispatch for Sept 30 meeting
- Afloat Enterprises completed dispatch of its 11th AGM notice on September 4, 2026
- The AGM is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 1:30 pm in New Delhi
- Shareholders will vote on appointing three new independent directors and new auditors
- E-voting window runs from September 27 to September 29, 2026
- Record date for the meeting is fixed as September 30, 2026

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Afloat Enterprises Limited has confirmed the completion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) notice dispatch. The company informed the BSE on September 5, 2026, that the notices were sent to shareholders on September 4, 2026, ahead of the scheduled meeting on September 30.
The 11th AGM is set for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:30 pm at the company’s registered office in New Delhi. Physical letters containing web-links to the AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY25-26 were issued to shareholders who have not registered email addresses with the company or depositories.
Dispatch Details
The Registrar and Transfer Agent, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., confirmed the completion of the email campaign on September 4, 2026. A total of 193 notices were successfully sent, with 31 opens and only 3 bounces recorded.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Notices Sent | 193 |
| Total Opens | 31 |
| Total Bounces | 3 |
Record Date and Book Closure
The record date for determining eligibility for the AGM is fixed as September 30, 2026. Consequently, the share transfer books and registers of members will remain closed from Thursday, September 24, 2026, through Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
E-Voting Schedule
Shareholders are offered a remote e-voting facility. The cut-off date for determining eligibility for electronic voting is September 23, 2026. The e-voting window opens on September 27, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Board Appointments
The AGM will seek shareholder approval for the appointment of three Non-Executive Independent Directors for a first term of five consecutive years, effective from September 3, 2026:
- Mr. Indrajeet Pradhan (DIN: 10148955): A finance professional with experience in capital markets and financial services.
- Mr. Mohit Lochan (DIN: 11896430): An MBA in Finance with expertise in banking, insurance, and capital markets.
- Mrs. Ritika Bachhawat (DIN: 08615248): A Company Secretary and legal consultant with experience in corporate law and securities regulations.
Additionally, Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal, Non-Executive Director, is liable to retire by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment.
Auditor Appointments
Shareholders will vote on the appointment of new statutory and secretarial auditors:
- Statutory Auditor: M/s S K Handa & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 016424N), is proposed to replace M/s V N Purohit & Co., who completed their term. The proposed remuneration for FY26-27 is ₹1 lakh.
- Secretarial Auditor: M/s Rohit Bhatia & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, is proposed to replace M/s G Aakash & Associates, who resigned on September 2, 2026. The proposed remuneration for FY26-27 is ₹1 lakh.
KYC and Demat Reminder
The communication serves as a reminder for shareholders to update their KYC details pursuant to SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/37 dated May 7, 2024. Shareholders holding securities in physical mode must update PAN, address, mobile number, bank account details, specimen signature, and nomination choice.
Payments such as dividends or interest will be made only electronically for folios lacking these updated details, effective from April 1, 2024. Shareholders are also urged to dematerialise physical securities and register email addresses to continue receiving documents electronically.
The intimation was issued under Regulations 30 and 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Pawan Kumar Mittal, Director, signed the communication dated September 4, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Adishakti Loha & Ispat
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.58% | 0.0% | +0.48% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -45.26% |
How might the appointment of three new independent directors with expertise in finance and corporate law influence Afloat Enterprises' strategic direction and governance standards?
What impact could the low email open rate (16%) among shareholders have on the final e-voting turnout and the approval of key agenda items at the AGM?
Are there any anticipated changes in audit scope or compliance focus under the new statutory and secretarial auditors replacing the outgoing firms?


































