Archies seeks nod to re-appoint Varun Moolchandani as ED
Archies Limited has initiated a postal ballot process for the re-appointment of Mr. Varun Moolchandani as Executive Director for a five-year term starting June 24, 2026, requiring a Special Resolution. Mr. Moolchandani will receive a monthly basic salary of ₹2,07,700, potentially rising to ₹2,45,000, along with perquisites. The voting process is managed by M/s Dayal & Maur Company Secretaries, with e-voting facility provided by MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

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Archies Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Varun Moolchandani as Executive Director for a period of five years effective June 24, 2026. The resolution requires shareholder consent as a Special Resolution under the Companies Act, 2013. The Board has approved the re-appointment based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
Mr. Varun Moolchandani will receive a basic salary of ₹2,07,700 per month, with the Board authorized to revise it up to a ceiling of ₹2,45,000 per month based on performance. He is also entitled to perquisites, restricted to an amount not exceeding 60% of basic salary, covering benefits such as housing, medical reimbursement, and leave travel concession. The remuneration is guaranteed as a minimum payment even in the event of absence or inadequacy of profits, subject to Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.
To facilitate the voting process, the Board has appointed M/s Dayal & Maur Company Secretaries as the scrutinizer. The company has engaged MUFG Intime India Private Limited to provide the remote e-voting facility. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on June 24, 2026, are eligible to vote.
Key Dates and Voting Schedule
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | June 24, 2026 |
| E-voting Commences | June 29, 2026, 09:00 a.m. IST |
| E-voting Ends | July 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Result Declaration | On or before July 30, 2026 |
Mr. Varun Moolchandani holds 1,844,890 shares in the company as on March 31, 2026. He has 26 years of experience across business categories including Fragrance & Cosmetics and International Brand Tie-ups. He affirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority. The postal ballot notice is available on the company's website at www.archiesinvestors.in .
Historical Stock Returns for Archies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.21% | +2.46% | 0.0% | -17.64% | -33.94% | -32.94% |
What strategic initiatives does Mr. Moolchandani plan to prioritize during his next five-year term to drive growth?
How will the performance-based salary revisions be measured to justify the potential increase to ₹2,45,000 per month?
What is the expected shareholder sentiment regarding the re-appointment, given the guaranteed remuneration clause?































