Cropster Agro Appoints Vijaykumar Kalabhai Nayak as MD and CFO
Cropster Agro Limited has appointed Vijaykumar Kalabhai Nayak as Managing Director and CFO effective July 21, 2026, following the resignations of MD Jaivikkumar Patel and Non-Executive Director Jignesh Manilal Shrimali on the same date. The company also reconstituted its Audit, Stakeholders Relationship, and CSR Committees, with all changes disclosed to BSE under SEBI listing regulations.

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Cropster Agro Limited has appointed Mr. Vijaykumar Kalabhai Nayak as its Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 21, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment during a meeting held at the company's registered office in Ahmedabad. Mr. Nayak brings over eight years of experience in finance, business management, and company operations, with expertise in financial management and legal compliance. He is not related to any other director on the Board.
Leadership Changes
The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Jaivikkumar Patel from the post of Managing Director, effective July 21, 2026. Mr. Patel cited personal commitments and professional obligations in other works as the reason for his departure, confirming there were no material reasons for his resignation beyond those stated in his resignation letter. Additionally, the Board took note of the resignation of Mr. Jignesh Manilal Shrimali from the position of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director, effective the same date. Mr. Shrimali resigned due to pre-occupancy in other matters and confirmed no other material reasons for his exit.
Reconstituted Committees
Following these changes, the company reconstituted its key board committees effective July 21, 2026. The Audit Committee and the Stakeholders Relationship Committee now comprise Mr. Dipak Rana as Chairperson, along with Mr. Yatharth Mimrot and Mr. Chirag Jonwal as members. All members of these committees are Non-Executive Independent Directors. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee was also reconstituted with Mr. Yatharth Mimrot as Chairperson, with Ms. Sejalben Rathod and Mr. Chirag Jonwal as members.
| Committee | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Mr. Dipak Rana | Chairperson |
| Mr. Yatharth Mimrot | Member | |
| Mr. Chirag Jonwal | Member | |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Mr. Dipak Rana | Chairperson |
| Mr. Yatharth Mimrot | Member | |
| Mr. Chirag Jonwal | Member | |
| CSR Committee | Mr. Yatharth Mimrot | Chairperson |
| Ms. Sejalben Rathod | Member | |
| Mr. Chirag Jonwal | Member |
These changes were disclosed to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Cropster Agro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.95% | +33.33% | +38.91% | -53.01% | -57.86% | +218.33% |
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