Gulf Lloyds schedules AGM for Sep 30, appoints Verma as director
- Gulf Lloyds schedules 12th AGM for September 30, 2026, via VC/OAVM
- Om Prakash Verma appointed as Independent Director for five years
- M/s. Rishabh Shah and Associates named as Secretarial Auditors
- Remote e-voting opens on September 27 and closes on September 29

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Gulf Lloyds (India) Limited has scheduled its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 30, 2026. The meeting will be held through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
The company filed the notice with the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shareholders on record as of September 23, 2026, are eligible to vote.
AGM Agenda and Resolutions
The AGM will transact both ordinary and special business items. Under ordinary business, shareholders will receive, consider, and adopt the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. Additionally, Mrs. Anitaben Bhagirathkumar Bhavsar (DIN: 06962616), who retires by rotation, offers herself for re-appointment as a director.
Special business includes the appointment of Mr. Om Prakash Verma (DIN: 11461668) as an Independent Director for a term of five years, from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2031. Mr. Verma was initially appointed as an Additional Director in January 2026.
The board also seeks approval to appoint M/s. Rishabh Shah and Associates as Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term, commencing from FY27 till FY31. The proposed fee is ₹50,000 plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses.
Key Appointments
| Name | Role | DIN | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Om Prakash Verma | Independent Director | 11461668 | September 30, 2026 | September 29, 2031 |
| Anitaben Bhavsar | Director (Re-appointment) | 06962616 | N/A | N/A |
Mr. Verma brings over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, including tenure at Indian Oil Corporation Limited. He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and an International MBA. His expertise covers LPG operations, safety inspections, and audits for major oil companies.
Mrs. Bhavsar, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree, has over 10 years of experience in third-party inspection services. She drew remuneration of ₹24,00,000 in FY25-26.
Voting and Meeting Details
Remote e-voting will be facilitated by CDSL. The voting period begins on September 27, 2026, at 9:00 am and ends on September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Physical attendance is dispensed with, and proxy appointments are not available for this virtual meeting.
Jaykumar Bhavsar, Managing Director, signed the regulatory disclosure dated September 4, 2026.
- AGM scheduled for September 30, 2026, via VC/OAVM
- Record date fixed for September 23, 2026
- Appointment of Om Prakash Verma as Independent Director
- Secretarial Auditor appointed for five-year term
Historical Stock Returns for Gulf Lloyds
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.00% | -4.03% | -48.55% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How might the appointment of Om Prakash Verma, with his extensive oil and gas background, influence Gulf Lloyds' strategic direction in energy sector inspections?
What specific governance improvements or risk management protocols are expected under the new five-year tenure of Secretarial Auditor M/s. Rishabh Shah and Associates?
Given Mrs. Bhavsar's re-appointment, what are her key priorities for enhancing third-party inspection services and revenue growth in the upcoming fiscal years?


























