Kkalpana Industries has appointed Mrs. Deepika Bhutra as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the company, effective from October 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors during its meeting held on September 28, 2026.

In addition to her primary role, Mrs. Bhutra will serve as the Nodal Officer pursuant to the Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with over a decade of professional experience across listed entities, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and other corporate entities.

Appointment details and qualifications

Mrs. Bhutra holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Maldah College, University of Gour Banga, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Mayurbhanj Law College, North Odhisa University. Her professional background includes extensive exposure to secretarial, legal, and compliance matters, with sound knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, and RBI compliances.

The Board also nominated Mr. Indar Chand Dakalia, the Chief Financial Officer of the company, as the Deputy Nodal Officer under the same IEPF Rules, effective from October 1, 2026.

Governance structure updates

The following table summarizes the key appointments disclosed in the board meeting outcome:

Mrs. Bhutra’s appointment is on terms and conditions approved by the Board and in accordance with the Human Resource Policy applicable to employees. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No: HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Kkalpana Industries (India) Limited concluded its 41st Annual General Meeting on September 26, 2026, adopting the audited financial statements for FY26 and approving key governance resolutions.

The meeting was conducted through video conferencing in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars. A total of 56 members, representing 70,660,001 equity shares or 75.11% of the paid-up capital, participated in the proceedings. Promoter and promoter group holdings accounted for 74.99% of the total shares present.

Key Resolutions Passed

Shareholders approved several ordinary and special business items during the session:

• Adoption of the audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2026, along with the Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow Statement for FY26.
• Reappointment of Ddev Surana (DIN: 08357094) as a director retiring by rotation.
• Approval of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors for FY27.
• Appointment of Rajni Mishra (DIN: 07706571) as an independent director.

Governance and Attendance Details

Narrindra Suranna, Chairman and Managing Director, chaired the meeting alongside Whole Time Director P. R. Mukherjee and other board members who joined remotely from Kolkata, Mumbai, and Puri. The company’s statutory auditors, M/s B. Chakrabarti & Associates, attended virtually to address any queries regarding the financial statements, though no qualifications or adverse remarks were noted in the audit report.

Shareholder Engagement

During the question-and-answer segment, shareholders raised queries concerning the company’s future prospects, raw material sourcing amidst geopolitical tensions, and operational growth opportunities. The management addressed these concerns directly, highlighting efforts to improve performance and streamline operations.

Voting results from remote e-voting and live e-voting are scheduled to be published on the company’s website and NSDL portal within two working days of the meeting’s conclusion.