Hisar Metal appoints two independent directors for five-year term
Hisar Metal Industries appointed Mr. Manish Jain and Mr. Shreyaskar Chaudhary as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors for a term of five years from May 30, 2026, to May 29, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Concurrently, the board accepted the resignations of Mr. Rajender Kumar Leekha and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain as Independent Directors effective May 30, 2026, due to their failure to qualify the online proficiency test and other pre-occupations.

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Hisar Metal Industries appointed Mr. Manish Jain and Mr. Shreyaskar Chaudhary as Additional Directors designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a term of five years commencing May 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The board accepted the resignations of Mr. Rajender Kumar Leekha and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain from their positions as Independent Directors effective the close of business on May 30, 2026. These changes were approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on May 30, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Manish Jain, aged about 53 years, holds an LL.B. and possesses 25 years of experience in Civil, Arbitration, Commercial, and Corporate Litigation, currently practising as an Advocate in Hisar. Mr. Shreyaskar Chaudhary brings over 25 years of experience in the apparel and fashion industry, with expertise in people management, start-ups, product development, and business operations. He is a Textile Technology graduate from UMIST, Manchester (UK), and holds prominent roles including Vice Chairman of the Textile Sector Skill Council and Chairman of The Madhya Pradesh Textile Mills Association.
The resignations of Mr. Leekha and Mr. Jain were accepted effective May 30, 2026. In their resignation letters, both directors cited that they had not qualified the online proficiency test and were pre-occupied with their own business or elsewhere. They confirmed that there were no other material reasons for their resignations other than those mentioned. The company disclosed that neither resigning director holds directorships in any other listed entities.
The terms of appointment for both new directors are effective from May 30, 2026, up to May 29, 2031, subject to the approval of members by way of a Special Resolution. The company confirmed that neither appointee is debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
Board Composition Changes
| Action | Name | Designation | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment | Mr. Manish Jain | Non-Executive Independent Director | May 30, 2026 |
| Appointment | Mr. Shreyaskar Chaudhary | Non-Executive Independent Director | May 30, 2026 |
| Resignation | Mr. Rajender Kumar Leekha | Independent Director | May 30, 2026 |
| Resignation | Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain | Independent Director | May 30, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Hisar Metal Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.72% | -5.02% | -6.48% | -17.45% | -27.65% | +30.30% |
How will the specialized expertise of the new directors in law and textiles influence Hisar Metal Industries' strategic direction?
Will the company implement specific training programs to ensure current and future board members pass the mandatory proficiency tests?
What impact will these board changes have on shareholder confidence leading up to the vote on the Special Resolution?


































