Metal Coatings (India) Limited: Independent Director Mrs. Deeksha Keswani Ceases Following Completion of First Term
Metal Coatings (India) Limited has disclosed the cessation of Mrs. Deeksha Keswani (DIN: 10531070) as Independent Director effective 16th May, 2026, following the completion of her first two-year term. She has also vacated her positions on the Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee, with reconstituted board and committee compositions taking effect from 17th May, 2026.

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Metal Coatings (India) Limited has informed BSE Limited of the cessation of Mrs. Deeksha Keswani (DIN: 10531070) as an Independent Director of the Company, effective from the closure of business hours on 16th May, 2026. The cessation follows the completion of her first term of two years as an Independent Director. Consequent to her cessation, she has also vacated her membership from the Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Cessation Details
The key details of the cessation, as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mrs. Deeksha Keswani |
| DIN: | 10531070 |
| Reason for Cessation: | Completion of first term of 2 years as Independent Director |
| Date of Cessation: | 16th May, 2026 (with effect from the closure of business hours) |
| Committees Vacated: | Audit Committee; Nomination & Remuneration Committee |
Reconstituted Board and Committees
Consequent to the cessation, the composition of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nomination & Remuneration Committee has undergone changes with effect from 17th May, 2026. The revised compositions are as follows:
Board of Directors
| Sr. No: | Name | DIN | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramesh Chander Khandelwal | 00124085 | Executive Director |
| 2 | Pramod Khandelwal | 00124082 | Executive Director |
| 3 | Rupali Aggarwal | 08740470 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 4 | Sachin Khurana | 06435657 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 5 | Aanchal Gupta | 10692929 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
Audit Committee
| Sr. No: | Name | DIN | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rupali Aggarwal | 08740470 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 2 | Sachin Khurana | 06435657 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 3 | Aanchal Gupta | 10692929 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
| Sr. No: | Name | DIN | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rupali Aggarwal | 08740470 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 2 | Sachin Khurana | 06435657 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
| 3 | Aanchal Gupta | 10692929 | Non-Executive – Independent Director |
Regulatory Compliance
The intimation was signed by Shimpy Goyal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Metal Coatings (India) Limited, and submitted to BSE Limited on 16th May, 2026. The disclosure is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Metal Coatings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.94% | -3.37% | +2.19% | -14.74% | -20.21% | +115.34% |
Will Metal Coatings (India) Limited seek to appoint a new Independent Director to strengthen board diversity, and what profile might they target given the current composition?
How might the reduction in independent directors from four to three impact the board's oversight effectiveness and investor confidence in Metal Coatings (India) Limited?
Could the concentration of all three independent directors across both the Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees create governance risks or workload challenges for the reconstituted board?































