Inflame Appliances appoints Amit Kaushik as MD, changes Aditya Kaushik's role
- Amit Kaushik appointed as Managing Director for three years starting September 7, 2026
- Aditya Kaushik's role changed to Chairman and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director from August 12, 2026
- Shareholders approved all eight resolutions with a total voting turnout of 45.09%
- Promoter group participation stood at 99.57%, while public non-institutional participation was 1.02%

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Inflame Appliances shareholders approved the appointment of Amit Kaushik as Managing Director and a change in Aditya Kaushik’s designation at its ninth annual general meeting held on September 7, 2026.
The consolidated voting results, declared on September 9, 2026, showed a total turnout of 45.09% of the 7,491,000 outstanding shares. All eight resolutions passed without any invalid votes recorded across promoter and public categories.
Board Appointments and Designation Changes
The key governance changes approved via special resolutions include:
- Amit Kaushik: Appointed as Managing Director with effect from September 7, 2026, for a term of three years until September 6, 2029. He will serve as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Mr. Kaushik brings over 31 years of experience in business development and strategic management.
- Aditya Kaushik: Designation changed from Chairman and Managing Director to Chairman and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director with effect from August 12, 2026. He has been associated with the company since January 5, 2018.
- Anusheel Kaushik: Re-appointed as a director retiring by rotation.
- Naveen Kumar: Re-appointed as whole-time director.
The disclosures highlight that Amit Kaushik is the brother of Aditya Kaushik and the father of Anusheel Kaushik. Neither director is debarred from holding office by SEBI or other authorities.
Voting Participation
Promoters and the promoter group held 3,350,000 shares, representing approximately 44.72% of the total equity base. This block cast 3,335,600 votes in favor of every resolution, resulting in a 99.57% participation rate within the promoter segment.
Public non-institutional investors held 4,122,750 shares but participated at a lower rate of 1.02%, casting 42,250 votes. Public institutional holders, with 18,250 shares, did not participate in the voting process.
Other Resolutions
Shareholders adopted the standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, with the statutory auditor’s report containing no qualifications. The meeting also ratified remuneration for cost auditors M/s. Balwinder & Associates for FY26 and FY27 and approved loans or guarantees under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The secretarial audit report for FY25-26 contained certain observations along with management replies. Remote electronic voting was enabled by National Securities Depository Limited, with M/s. SCS & Co. LLP serving as the scrutinizer.
Historical Stock Returns for Inflame Appliances
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.67% | -3.02% | -4.99% | -2.15% | -14.37% | -18.92% |
How might the transition of leadership from Aditya Kaushik to his brother Amit Kaushik impact Inflame Appliances' strategic direction and operational execution over the next three years?
Given the extremely low participation rate (1.02%) among public non-institutional investors, what steps is the company taking to improve minority shareholder engagement and governance transparency?
Will the change in Aditya Kaushik's role to a non-executive position affect the company's decision-making speed or corporate culture, and how does he plan to contribute in this new capacity?


































