Lesha Industries confirms Sept 18 AGM, book closure dates
- Lesha Industries schedules 34th AGM for September 18, 2026, with e-voting open from September 15 to 17.
- Book closure period is set from September 12 to September 18, 2026, with a cut-off date of September 11.
- Shareholders will vote on appointing Khimani & Co. as statutory auditors for a five-year term ending in 2031.
- Special resolutions seek approval for related-party transactions capped at ₹150 crore each for five entities.
- Total potential exposure to related parties stands at ₹750 crore for FY27-28.

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Lesha Industries has scheduled its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 18, 2026, at 3:30 pm via Video Conferencing or other Audio-Visual Means. The company notified BSE Limited on August 25, 2026, and published newspaper advertisements on August 26, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors approved the agenda on August 21, 2026. The company has dispatched letters to non-email shareholders under Regulation 36(1)(b) with links to access the Annual Report for FY26.
E-voting and Book Closure Details
Remote e-voting will commence on September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on September 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date to determine entitlement for e-voting is September 11, 2026.
Pursuant to Section 91 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 42 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from September 12, 2026, to September 18, 2026 (both days inclusive).
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off date | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| Book closure start | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| E-voting start | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (9:00 am) |
| E-voting end | Thursday, September 17, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| AGM Date | Friday, September 18, 2026 (3:30 pm) |
Members attending the AGM who have not voted remotely can cast their votes during the meeting. Members who have already cast remote votes may attend but cannot vote again.
Auditor Appointment
The AGM will seek member approval for appointing M/s. Khimani & Co. as statutory auditors for five years. The firm will serve from the conclusion of the 34th AGM until the 39th AGM in 2031. This replaces M/s Keyur Bavishi & Co., which completes its mandatory five-year term after FY26.
Related-Party Transactions
Shareholders will vote on special resolutions for material related-party transactions with five entities. Each transaction is capped at ₹150 crore for FY27-28. The transactions are proposed on an arm’s length basis in the ordinary course of business.
| Related Party | Nature of Business | Max Transaction Value (FY27-28) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetan TMT Limited | Manufacture of Basic iron & steel | ₹150 crore |
| Ashnisha Industries Limited | Trading of Steel and other Items | ₹150 crore |
| Ashoka Metcast Limited | Trading of Steel and other Items | ₹150 crore |
| Gujarat Natural Resources Limited | Oil & Gas Exploration | ₹150 crore |
| Lesha Ventures Private Limited | Non-specialized retail trade | ₹150 crore |
Director Reappointment
Mr. Ashok Chinubhai Shah retires by rotation and offers himself for reappointment as a Non-Executive Director. He holds 26 million equity shares in the company.
Historical Stock Returns for Lesha Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.70% | 0.0% | -1.30% | +2.70% | -33.33% | -88.66% |
How might the approval of ₹750 crore in aggregate related-party transactions impact Lesha Industries' supply chain independence and margin stability over FY27-28?
What strategic rationale does the board have for appointing M/s. Khimani & Co. for a five-year term, and how does this compare to the audit practices of previous years?
Given Mr. Ashok Chinubhai Shah's significant 26 million shareholding, how will his reappointment influence corporate governance dynamics and minority shareholder interests?


































