Asian Hotels (North) approves appointments of independent directors
Asian Hotels (North) Limited secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Yogesh Chander Modi and re-appoint Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain as Independent Directors for two-year terms. The resolutions were passed via remote e-voting on June 17, 2026, with 99.996% of votes in favour. The appointments are effective from March 25, 2026, and May 29, 2026, respectively.

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Asian Hotels (North) Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Yogesh Chander Modi and re-appoint Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain as Independent Directors. The special resolutions were passed via remote e-voting, which concluded on June 17, 2026. These appointments are effective for two-year terms, ensuring continued governance oversight at the hospitality company.
The postal ballot process sought approval for Mr. Yogesh Chander Modi (DIN: 11574896) to serve as an Independent Director for a period of two years from March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2028. Additionally, shareholders voted on the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain (DIN: 01281538) for a second two-year term from May 29, 2026, to May 28, 2028. The resolutions also included approval for Mr. Jain to continue as an Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years, in compliance with SEBI regulations.
The e-voting facility was open from Tuesday, May 19, 2026, until Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A total of 114 members participated in the voting process, representing 36,820,213 shares. The results indicated strong support from institutional and non-institutional public shareholders, with the requisite majority obtained for both special resolutions.
The detailed voting results for the appointment of directors are summarised below:
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | Total Votes Polled | % For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Mr. Yogesh Chander Modi | 36,818,650 | 1,563 | 36,820,213 | 99.996 |
| Re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain | 36,818,650 | 1,563 | 36,820,213 | 99.996 |
Public institutions held 24,997,154 shares, with 23,900,050 votes polled in favour of the resolutions. Public non-institutions, holding 17,636,075 shares, cast 12,918,600 votes in favour. There were no votes cast by the promoter and promoter group. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the resolutions were passed with the required majority and deemed to be passed on June 17, 2026.
The postal ballot notice was dispatched on May 18, 2026, to members whose email IDs were registered with the depositories or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. M/s. KFin Technologies Limited acted as the agency providing the e-voting facility. Shashikant Tiwari, Partner of M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates, Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer for the process.
Historical Stock Returns for Asian Hotels (North)
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.22% | +0.10% | +0.52% | -7.45% | -11.64% | +225.91% |
How will the expertise of the newly appointed directors influence Asian Hotels (North)'s strategic expansion plans over the next two years?
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