Hari Govind International Limited Confirms EGM for April 14, 2026 with E-Voting
Hari Govind International Limited has officially confirmed its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting for April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM through video conference with NSDL e-voting facility. The primary agenda includes changing the company name to Popees Baby Care India Limited, regularizing appointments of Managing Director Shaju Thomas and Non-Executive Director Linta P Jose, and approving multiple financial resolutions with limits up to Rs. 100 Crores each for borrowings, investments, and related party transactions.

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Hari Govind International Limited has officially confirmed its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST through Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The company submitted formal intimation to BSE Limited on March 23, 2026, confirming regulatory compliance under Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 42 of SEBI Listing Regulations for the comprehensive EGM proceedings.
Book Closure and E-Voting Timeline
The company has established a detailed timeline for the EGM proceedings with NSDL providing e-voting facilities under Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013:
| Parameter: | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Monday, April 06, 2026 |
| Remote E-Voting Commencement: | Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Remote E-Voting End: | Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Register Closure Period: | April 11-13, 2026 (both days inclusive) |
| EGM Date: | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
The Register of Beneficial Owners, Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed during the specified period to determine eligible shareholders for voting and meeting participation. CS Liya Antony (M. No. 39611, CP No. 19314) has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.
Primary Resolution: Strategic Name Change Initiative
The foremost resolution seeks shareholder approval for changing the company name from "Hari Govind International Limited" to "Popees Baby Care India Limited". This strategic transformation follows management transition and aligns with the company's future business plans and branding strategy. The Registrar of Companies has provided name availability approval dated February 18, 2026.
Additionally, shareholders will consider adopting new Articles of Association compliant with the Companies Act, 2013, replacing existing articles based on the Companies Act, 1956. A certificate from practicing chartered accountant C.V. Paturkar & Co. confirms compliance with Regulation 45 conditions for the name change.
Leadership Appointments and Regularization
Two key leadership appointments require regularization following their appointment on February 07, 2026:
| Position: | Name | DIN | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Director: | Mr. Shaju Thomas | 06412983 | 18+ years in kids wear industry |
| Non-Executive Director: | Mrs. Linta P Jose | 06413031 | 15+ years manufacturing experience |
Mr. Shaju Thomas brings extensive experience with a PG Diploma in advertising and journalism, having worked as a journalist covering kids wear manufacturing. Mrs. Linta P Jose, co-founder of Popees and wife of Mr. Shaju Thomas, was awarded 'Best Women Entrepreneur' in 2013-14 by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala.
Promoter Reclassification and Financial Authorizations
The meeting will address reclassification of Mr. Jugal Kishor Maniyar (HUF) and Mrs. Sunita Maniyar from "Promoter and Promoter Group" category to "Public" category under Regulation 31A of SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board confirmed these shareholders no longer exercise control over the company.
Shareholders will consider multiple financial resolutions, each with limits up to Rs. 100 Crores:
| Authorization Type: | Purpose | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Security Creation: | Mortgage/charge/hypothecation for borrowings | Rs. 100 Crores |
| Borrowing Powers: | Enhanced borrowing limits under Section 180(1)(c) | Rs. 100 Crores |
| Related Party Transactions: | Loans/guarantees to entities with director interest | Rs. 100 Crores |
| General Investments: | Loans/guarantees/securities/investments under Section 186 | Rs. 100 Crores |
E-Voting Participation Framework
Members holding shares in physical or dematerialized form as on the cut-off date are entitled to avail remote e-voting facility. Those who vote remotely may attend the meeting but cannot vote again during the proceedings. Members attending the meeting who have not cast their vote through e-voting shall be able to vote at the EGM through remote e-voting facility provided at the meeting.
Any person who becomes a member after dispatch of notice and holds shares as on cut-off date may obtain the sequence number from the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. For e-voting queries or grievances, members can contact NSDL at Tel: 022-4886 7000 or visit www.evoting.nsdl.com .
The EGM notice is available on the company website ( www.hgil.in ), BSE website ( www.bseindia.com ), and NSDL e-voting portal ( www.evoting.nsdl.com ). The company's registered office is located at 125, Wardhman Nagar, Near Radha Krishna Mandir, Nagpur-440008, Maharashtra, with CIN: L99999MH1989PLC050528.























