Filmcity Media Limited has appointed Shivi Jindal and Iti Goel as additional non-executive independent directors, strengthening its Board composition with professionals holding expertise in compliance, finance, and business advisory. The appointments, effective August 12, 2026, are for terms of five consecutive years, concluding on August 11, 2031, and remain subject to shareholder approval.

The Board made these decisions during a meeting held on August 12, 2026, acting on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The company disclosed the appointments in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Both appointees have furnished their consent to act as directors and provided declarations of independence under the Companies Act, 2013. They confirmed they are not debarred from holding office by any order passed by SEBI or other authorities and are not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Neither director is related to any existing member of the Board.

Director Profiles

Shivi Jindal brings multidisciplinary experience in human resources, business administration, insurance, and compliance support. She holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com.), a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (HR), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). Jindal has also passed the Independent Director Proficiency Test under the Independent Directors Databank framework.

Iti Goel is a Master of Commerce (M.Com.) graduate with experience in accounts and finance, insurance, compliance support, and business advisory services. Both directors emphasized their commitment to corporate governance, ethical leadership, and long-term stakeholder value creation.

Appointment Details

The disclosures comply with BSE Circular ref. no. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 dated June 20, 2018. The full details are available on the company’s website.

Filmcity Media Limited reported a net loss of ₹5.51 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a slight increase from the ₹5.47 lakh loss recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The Mumbai-based media company continued to generate no revenue from operations, with its financial performance defined entirely by cost management rather than income generation. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results on August 12, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company’s total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹5.51 lakh, comprising ₹1.44 lakh in employee benefits expense and ₹4.07 lakh in other expenses. This represents a decrease from the ₹10.18 lakh in total expenses incurred in the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2026. Depreciation and amortization expenses were nil for the current quarter, whereas they stood at ₹0.04 lakh in the corresponding quarter of FY26. The limited review report on the financial results was issued by M/s Bhatker & Associates, the statutory auditors of the company.

Beyond the financial results, the Board undertook significant governance changes during the meeting. It appointed Ms. Shivi Jindal and Ms. Iti Goel as Additional Directors in the category of Non-Executive Independent Directors, effective August 12, 2026. Both appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing general meeting and are valid for a five-year term until August 11, 2031. Concurrently, the Board accepted the resignations of Mr. Nitesh Singh and Ms. Priyanka Singh, both Non-Executive Independent Directors, effective August 14, 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

The company also sought approval for a change in its name to "Filmcity Media and Investment Infrastructure Limited," subject to approvals from shareholders, the Central Government, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This alteration will require amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Board also approved the draft notice for the 32nd Annual General Meeting.

What the Numbers Show

The primary analytical observation from the filing is the stabilization of operational burn rates despite the absence of revenue. While the company remains in a loss-making position with zero operational revenue, the reduction in quarterly expenses from ₹10.18 lakh in Q4FY26 to ₹5.51 lakh in Q1FY27 indicates a deliberate effort to control costs. The near-parity between the current quarter's loss (₹5.51 lakh) and the same quarter last year (₹5.47 lakh) suggests that the company has reached a baseline level of fixed expenditures, primarily driven by employee benefits and administrative overheads, without the pressure of variable operational costs associated with active business projects.