Manraj Housing Finance appoints Ajitsingh Bansilal Behra as Independent Director
- Shareholders approved Ajitsingh Bansilal Behra as Independent Director for 5 years
- Appointment confirmed at 36th AGM held on September 28, 2026
- Neetika Manish Jain re-appointed as Director liable to retire by rotation
- Company adopted FY26 financial statements and altered MoA/AoA

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Manraj Housing Finance Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Ajitsingh Bansilal Behra as an Independent Director for a five-year term during the company's 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026.
The meeting, conducted at the registered office in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, also focused on the adoption of financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The Board’s Report and Auditor’s Report for FY26 were taken as read. Members approved the adoption of accounts, including the Statement of Profit & Loss and Cash Flow Statement. The company also addressed specific qualifications and observations noted in the Statutory Auditor’s and Secretarial Auditor’s reports for FY25-26.
Director appointment details
Shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Ajitsingh Bansilal Behra (DIN: 11874253) as an Independent Director for a term of five years. This approval follows an earlier disclosure dated August 12, 2026. Mr. Behra, aged 55, holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Physics. His expertise includes business management, procurement, customer and supplier management, and overall business planning and operations. The disclosure confirms that none of the directors are related to any other director on the Board and that Mr. Behra is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other authority.
Governance and appointments
The AGM resolved several personnel changes through ordinary and special resolutions. Ms. Neetika Manish Jain was re-appointed as a Director liable to retire by rotation under Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The company also passed special resolutions to alter and adopt a new set of Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA), along with an alteration to the Main Objects Clause of the MoA.
Meeting proceedings and voting
The meeting was chaired by Ishwarlal Shankarlal Jain, Chairman and Managing Director. The following directors and key managerial personnel were present:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Ishwarlal Shankarlal Jain | Managing Director |
| Pramodkumar Naginchand Mehta | Independent Director |
| Neetika Manish Jain | Director |
| Vinod Suganchand Raka | Independent Director |
| Piyush Ashok Bedmutha | Independent Director |
| Ajitsingh Bansilal Behra | Independent Director |
| Sanjiv Kisan Wagh | CFO |
Voting was conducted via remote e-Voting through Bigshare Services Private Limited from September 25 to September 27, 2026. Members attending physically could vote via ballot papers. Lalit Singhal of M/s Lalit Singhal & Associates served as the scrutinizer. The consolidated voting results are scheduled to be announced within stipulated timelines following the conclusion of the AGM.
Historical Stock Returns for Manraj Housing Finance
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How might the alteration of the Memorandum of Association's Main Objects Clause signal a strategic pivot or diversification in Manraj Housing Finance's business model?
In what ways could Mr. Behra’s background in procurement and operations influence the company's cost efficiency and supply chain management strategies?
What specific remedial actions is Manraj Housing Finance taking to address the qualifications noted in the Statutory and Secretarial Auditor’s reports for FY25-26?


































