Diligent Media Corporation Limited appointed Ms. Aanchal David as an Additional Director and Independent Woman Director for a five-year term effective September 26, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board on September 25, 2026, subject to shareholder ratification.

The Board meeting, which commenced at 1:45 pm and concluded at 2:00 pm, acted upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ms. David’s tenure extends through September 25, 2031. She has affirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other authority.

Profile and professional background

Ms. David brings over 17 years of experience in media communication, digital marketing, the education industry, and news and current affairs. Her expertise lies in building cross-sector collaborations aligned with national priorities, strengthening institutional credibility, brand equity, and revenue growth.

Her recent roles include serving as Lead – Projects & Partnerships at the National Book Trust (Ministry of Education), where she secured government projects and curated the national-level Reading India Samvāad 2026 event at Bharat Mandapam. At Edovu Ventures, she drove CSR fundraising and partnerships with the UN and USAID. Earlier positions included Outreach & Communication Specialist at The Cambridge Schools and Coordinator – Communications at Genesis Global School.

Appointment details

Ms. David holds a Post Graduate degree in Mass Communication from Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management, Mumbai, and a bachelor's degree in economics from Delhi University.

Diligent Media Corporation Limited has scheduled its 21st Annual General Meeting for Friday, September 25, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through video conferencing or other audio-visual means.

The company disclosed the schedule under Regulation 30 and Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was sent to shareholders who have not registered email addresses with the company, registrar, or depository participants.

Meeting Details

The AGM is scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm IST. Shareholders can access the complete Annual Report for FY26 via the provided web link. The report is also available on the websites of NSDL, BSE Limited, and NSE India.

E-Voting Schedule

E-voting will be conducted by NSDL. The key dates for the voting process are as follows:

Shareholder Compliance

Shareholders are requested to update their KYC details if not already registered. Physical share holders must submit service requests using forms available on the company or RTA website. Electronic share holders must update details with their depository participants.

The cut-off date for dispatch of the Annual Report was August 28, 2026. Shareholders are encouraged to register email addresses to receive future communications digitally.