Iykot Hitech Toolroom appoints three independent directors
Iykot Hitech Toolroom Ltd appointed Vaibhav Agarwal, Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani, and Arjun Bikas Dutta as Independent Directors on July 21, 2026. The Board accepted resignations from Velli Paramasivam, Syed Munnawar Hussain, and Suresh Rajasekar. The company subsequently reconstituted its Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, Stakeholders Relationship, and Rights Issue committees.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
iykot hitech toolroom appointed Vaibhav Agarwal, Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani, and Arjun Bikas Dutta as Additional Directors in the Non-Executive Independent Category on July 21, 2026. The Board of Directors also accepted the resignations of Velli Paramasivam, Syed Munnawar Hussain, and Suresh Rajasekar from their positions as Non-Executive Independent Directors. These changes were approved during a board meeting held on July 21, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
The new appointees bring significant experience in banking, financial services, and regulatory governance. Mr. Vaibhav Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 23 years of experience in strategy and risk management. Mr. Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani holds a Master's in Management Studies and has over 41 years of experience, including leadership roles at UTI Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance. Mr. Arjun Bikas Dutta is a financial consultant with over 35 years of experience, including leadership roles at the Reserve Bank of India and HDB Financial Services.
The resignations of Mr. Syed Munnawar Hussain and Mr. Suresh Rajasekar were effective from the close of business hours on July 21, 2026, due to personal reasons and preoccupation, respectively. Both directors confirmed there were no material reasons for their resignations other than those stated. The resignation of Mr. Velli Paramasivam was also noted by the Board.
Following these appointments and resignations, the Board reconstituted its committees. Mr. Vaibhav Agarwal has been appointed Chairperson of the Audit Committee, while Mr. Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani will chair the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee will be chaired by Mr. Sukumar Anand Shetty.
The Rights Issue Committee has also been reconstituted, with Vaishali Sharad Lad serving as Chairperson. The appointments of the new directors are subject to shareholder approval and are valid up to the date of the next Annual General Meeting or the last date on which the Annual General Meeting is required to be held, whichever is earlier.
Committee Composition
| Committee | Name | DIN | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Vaibhav Agarwal | 11267514 | Chairperson |
| Arjun Bikas Dutta | DIN to be applied | Member | |
| Sukumar Anand Shetty | 03540525 | Member | |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani | 01804482 | Chairperson |
| Vaibhav Agarwal | 11267514 | Member | |
| Vaishali Sharad Lad | 10252839 | Member | |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Sukumar Anand Shetty | 03540525 | Chairperson |
| Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani | 01804482 | Member | |
| Arjun Bikas Dutta | DIN to be applied | Member | |
| Rights Issue Committee | Vaishali Sharad Lad | 10252839 | Chairperson |
| Sukumar Anand Shetty | 03540525 | Member | |
| Rajesh Chunilal Bhojani | 01804482 | Member |
What strategic shifts can be expected given the new directors' extensive backgrounds in banking and risk management?
How will the reconstituted Rights Issue Committee impact the company's upcoming capital raising plans?
What factors will influence shareholder approval during the upcoming Annual General Meeting regarding these appointments?
































