ATN International approves Dabriwal as director, rejects Ojha's appointment
- ATN International approved Raj Kumar Dabriwal as Executive Director at its 42nd AGM
- Shareholders rejected the appointment of Kawarlal Kanhaiyalal Ojha as Non-Executive Director
- Krishna Banerjee was re-appointed as Director after retiring by rotation
- The AGM adopted standalone audited financial statements for FY26 with no audit qualifications

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ATN International Limited approved the appointment of Raj Kumar Dabriwal as an Executive and Non-Independent Director at its 42nd Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2026. However, the proposal to appoint Kawarlal Kanhaiyalal Ojha as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director was rejected by shareholders.
The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing, commenced at 12:10 pm and concluded at 12:40 pm. Mrs. Khusboo Baheti chaired the session after permanent Chairman Santosh Kumar Jain was unable to attend due to a family emergency. Members were informed that the reports of the Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Secretarial Auditors contained no qualifications or adverse remarks for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Resolutions and voting outcomes
The meeting addressed both ordinary and special business items. Remote e-voting was open from September 25 to September 27, 2026. While most resolutions passed, the rejection of Mr. Ojha’s appointment marks a significant deviation from the board's recommendations.
| Resolution | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Ordinary | Adopt standalone audited financial statements for FY26 |
| No. 2 | Ordinary | Re-appoint Krishna Banerjee as Director |
| No. 3 | Special | Appoint Raj Kumar Dabriwal as Executive Director (Approved) |
| No. 4 | Special | Appoint Kawarlal Kanhaiyalal Ojha as Non-Executive Director (Rejected) |
| No. 5 | Special | Ratify related party transactions for FY25-26 |
Leadership changes
Two new directors were proposed under special business. Raj Kumar Dabriwal is slated to join as an Executive and Non-Independent Director following shareholder approval. Conversely, the said appointment of Kawarlal Kanhaiyalal Ojha has not taken effect as the members did not approve the proposal. Additionally, Krishna Banerjee, who retired by rotation, offered herself for re-appointment under ordinary business and was re-appointed.
The company confirmed that all statutory audits for FY26 were clean, signaling no immediate regulatory red flags in the financial reporting process. Disclosures required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations regarding the directors' profiles were previously provided to stock exchanges.
What specific concerns led shareholders to reject the appointment of Kawarlal Kanhaiyalal Ojha despite the board's recommendation?
How will the rejection of a proposed director impact ATN International's corporate governance rating and future institutional investor confidence?
Will the board propose an alternative candidate for the vacant Non-Executive Director seat in the upcoming board meeting?































