Lake Shore Realty Appoints Narendra Kumar Verma as Independent Director, Reconstitutes Board Committees
Lake Shore Realty Limited (formerly Mahaan Foods Limited) appointed Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma (DIN: 05164866) as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term effective 15 May 2026, subject to member approval at the ensuing General Meeting. Mr. Verma brings over 46 years of Oil & Gas experience, including board-level roles at ONGC and ONGC Videsh. The Board also reconstituted its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, and Stakeholders Relationship Committees following the resignation of Mrs. Ruchi Ghanashyam.

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Lake Shore Realty Limited (formerly Mahaan Foods Limited) convened a Board of Directors meeting on 15 May 2026 at its registered office in Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi. The meeting, which commenced at 12:00 p.m. and concluded at 12:40 p.m., resulted in two significant governance decisions: the appointment of a new Independent Director and the reconstitution of three key board committees. These actions were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment of Additional Non-Executive Independent Director
The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Lake Shore Realty Limited for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years, effective 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2031. The appointment is subject to approval by members at the ensuing General Meeting, and Mr. Verma is not liable to retire by rotation. The company has affirmed that Mr. Verma is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other such authority. His shareholding in the company is nil, and no relationship exists between him and the other directors.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma |
| DIN: | 05164866 |
| Designation: | Additional Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Tenure: | 5 (Five) years |
| Effective From: | 15 May 2026 |
| Effective To: | 14 May 2031 |
| Liable to Retire by Rotation: | No |
| Shareholding in Company: | Nil |
Director's Professional Profile
Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma brings over 46 years of experience in Oil & Gas exploration and production, including 8 years in board-level positions as Director Exploration and Business Development and as Managing Director and CEO of a Fortune 500 National Oil company (ONGC) with a global footprint. His career highlights include the following roles:
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation India (Fortune 500 Company): Exploration Manager and other capacities from September 1980 to December 2011
- ONGC Videsh (International E&P Company) – Board Member: Director Exploration and Business Development from January 2012 to March 2013
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation India – Board Member: Director Exploration and Chairman, ONGC-Teri Biotech from April 2013 to July 2014
- ONGC Videsh (International E&P Company) – Board Member: MD and CEO of ONGC Videsh and member of the ONGC Board from August 2014 to January 2019
- Post February 2019 onwards: President, Rezlytix Technologies Ltd.; Ex. Chairman, Cogniwave AI Technologies Ltd.; Ex. Sr. Advisor to the Board of GEOPARK Ltd. (US-based E&P Company); Ex. Sr. Advisor to HSA Associates (Singapore-based Oil and Gas Service Company); MD, Tech Synergy LLC (UAE-based technology company); Ex. Partner MD, SSS Petroleum (UAE-based Petroleum Trading Company); Partner MD, Pheonix Partners LLC (US-based E&P Company)
Reconstitution of Board Committees
Following the resignation of Mrs. Ruchi Ghanashyam (DIN: 09148241) and the appointment of Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma, the Board reconstituted its three statutory committees. The revised compositions are as follows:
Audit Committee
| Sr. No.: | Name of Member | Designation | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma | Chairperson | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
| 2. | Mr. Vijay Kumar | Member | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
| 3. | Ms. Bhairavi Chandrakant Goswami | Member | Promoter, Executive Director |
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
| Sr. No.: | Name of Member | Designation | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma | Chairperson | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
| 2. | Mr. Vijay Kumar | Member | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
| 3. | Mr. Chandan Hiralal Prajapati | Member | Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director |
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
| Sr. No.: | Name of Member | Designation | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ms. Bhairavi Chandrakant Goswami | Chairperson | Promoter, Executive Director |
| 2. | Mr. Chandan Hiralal Prajapati | Member | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
| 3. | Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma | Member | Non-Executive, Independent Director |
The disclosures were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the relevant SEBI Circulars. The filing was signed by Ankit Dinesh Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Lake Shore Realty Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahaan Foods
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.15% | -4.22% | -12.63% | -36.94% | +36.30% | +259.95% |
How might Mr. Narendra Kumar Verma's extensive Oil & Gas background influence Lake Shore Realty's strategic direction, given the company's apparent focus on real estate?
What prompted Mrs. Ruchi Ghanashyam's resignation from the board, and could further leadership changes be expected at Lake Shore Realty in the near term?
Will shareholders approve Mr. Verma's appointment at the ensuing General Meeting, and are there any potential governance concerns that could complicate ratification?


































