Arman Holdings sets Aug 26 AGM date, ratifies independent director appointment
Arman Holdings Limited concluded its board meeting on July 24, 2026, approving the notice for its 44th AGM scheduled for August 26, 2026. The Board fixed the record date for voting as August 19, 2026, and closed the register from August 20 to August 26. Key governance updates include the ratification of Ravi Jitendra Modi as a Non-Executive Independent Director for five years and the reappointment of Priyadarshani Babel as a Non-Executive Director. Ms. Binu H Singh was appointed as the scrutinizer for e-voting.

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Arman Holdings Limited has finalized the schedule for its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and approved key director appointments during its board meeting held on July 24, 2026. The Board fixed the book closure period from August 20 to August 26, 2026, with the AGM scheduled to take place on August 26, 2026, via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. Shareholders must hold shares on the record date of August 19, 2026, to be eligible to vote.
The Board also ratified the appointment of Mr. Ravi Jitendra Modi as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term. Additionally, Mrs. Priyadarshani Babel was reappointed as a Non-Executive Director after retiring by rotation. The Board appointed Ms. Binu H Singh, a practicing Company Secretary, as the scrutinizer for e-voting at the upcoming AGM.
AGM and Voting Details
The meeting outcomes were submitted to BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Key dates for shareholders are outlined below:
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date for Voting | August 19, 2026 |
| Book Closure Start | August 20, 2026 |
| Book Closure End | August 26, 2026 |
| AGM Date | August 26, 2026 |
The cut-off date for voting entitlements was fixed in accordance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014. The book closure dates were determined under Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Director Appointments
The Board took note of the compliance report and shareholding pattern for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, under Regulation 29 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. It then proceeded with director appointments:
- Ravi Jitendra Modi: Ratified as Non-Executive Independent Director for five years. He is a Chartered Accountant with expertise in accounting, audit, finance, and taxation. He currently serves on the boards of Bhatia Colour Chem Limited, Varvee Global Limited, and Barflex Polyfilms Limited. He resigned from Vertex Cotfab Limited on December 29, 2025.
- Priyadarshani Babel: Reappointed as Non-Executive Director. She holds a Master of Arts degree and has over 16 years of experience in marketing and administration. She is the wife of Managing Director Deepak Kumar Babel and holds 4,850 shares in the company.
Both directors receive a sitting fee of ₹4,000 per board or committee meeting. The Board confirmed that neither director is debarred by SEBI or any other authority from holding office.
Historical Stock Returns for Arman Holdings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.85% | +1.31% | -2.08% | +2.74% | +49.66% | +208.24% |
How might the addition of Ravi Jitendra Modi's financial expertise influence Arman Holdings' strategic direction and audit practices over the next five years?
What impact could the reappointment of Priyadarshani Babel, who is related to the Managing Director, have on corporate governance perceptions and board independence?
Will the shift to a virtual AGM format via Video Conferencing significantly increase shareholder participation and engagement compared to previous in-person meetings?


































