Gautam Exim has accepted the resignation of CS Vishad Jaiswal from his positions as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective August 6, 2026. The Board of Directors formally approved the resignation at its meeting held on August 12, 2026, via video conferencing. The departure is attributed to Jaiswal’s personal commitments, with no material concerns or unresolved disputes cited in the filing.

The intimation was submitted to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Rajkumar Agrawal, Managing Director of Gautam Exim Limited, authorized the communication to the stock exchange. The disclosure aligns with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, which mandates continuous disclosure of material events.

Resignation Details

CS Vishad Jaiswal tendered his resignation vide letter dated August 6, 2026, stating that he would step down from the close of business hours on the same day. He confirmed that there are no material concerns, disputes, or unresolved issues impacting his decision to leave. The resignation was processed without any stated conflicts with the Board of Directors.

Regulatory Compliance and Next Steps

Gautam Exim Limited stated it will take necessary steps to fill the casual vacancy caused by Jaiswal’s resignation. The appointment of a new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer will be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company will intimate the Stock Exchange(s) regarding the new appointment in due course.

Jaiswal also requested the company to file necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad, as part of the procedural closure of his tenure. The disclosure includes Annexure-A detailing the material event, confirming no relationship disclosures were required between directors and the departing officer.

What This Means for Governance

The exit of a Compliance Officer requires immediate attention to ensure uninterrupted regulatory reporting. Gautam Exim must appoint a replacement promptly to maintain adherence to SEBI’s listing obligations. The absence of any stated disputes suggests an amicable transition, minimizing potential governance risks during the interim period.

Gautam Exim Limited has restructured its senior leadership and compliance teams following a Board meeting held on August 12, 2026. Parmeshwar Ojha has been redesignated from Whole-time Director to Non-Executive Director, effective August 12, 2026, citing personal pre-occupations. Concurrently, the Board accepted the resignations of Company Secretary CS Vishad Jaiswal, Statutory Auditors M/s B. A. Desai & Associates, and Internal Auditors M/s Mahesh C. Tamakuwala & Co., all effective August 6, 2026.

To fill the resulting vacancies, Gautam Exim appointed M/s SASA & Associates as Statutory Auditors and M/s Gajendra Singh Solanki & Associates as Internal Auditors for Financial Year 2026-27. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval where required by law. The changes were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023.

Leadership and Compliance Changes

Parmeshwar Ojha (DIN: 11129072) will retain his seat on the Board but will no longer be involved in day-to-day executive operations. Rajkumar Agrawal, Managing Director of Gautam Exim Limited, signed the disclosure letter submitted to BSE Limited. The company confirmed that Ojha is not related to any other Director or Key Managerial Personnel.

The resignation of CS Vishad Jaiswal from the position of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer was also accepted with effect from August 6, 2026, due to personal commitments. No immediate replacement for this Key Managerial Personnel role was announced in the filing.

Auditor Appointments

The Board moved quickly to appoint new audit firms to ensure continuity in statutory and internal oversight. M/s SASA & Associates (FRN: 024712C), led by CA Vivek Goyal (M. No. 452970), was appointed as Statutory Auditor to fill the casual vacancy left by M/s B. A. Desai & Associates. Their appointment is effective August 12, 2026, and they will hold office until the conclusion of the upcoming Annual General Meeting, as per Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.

For internal audits, M/s Gajendra Singh Solanki & Associates (FCS: 10868, CP No.: 12279) was appointed to replace M/s Mahesh C. Tamakuwala & Co. They will serve as Internal Auditors for Financial Year 2026-27, effective August 12, 2026.

The Board also took note of quarterly compliance reports for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, including the Share Capital Reconciliation Audit Report and Corporate Governance Report.