Metro Brands Limited shareholders approved the reappointment of Farah Malik Bhanji as managing director for a five-year term. The appointment takes effect on April 1, 2027.

The decision was ratified at the company’s 49th annual general meeting held on September 16, 2026. Ms. Bhanji, who is not liable to retire by rotation, will continue to lead the firm’s strategic direction.

Leadership Profile

Ms. Bhanji joined Metro Brands in 2000 and has held various roles before ascending to the managing director position. An alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin, she also attended the Owner/President Program at Harvard Graduate School of Business.

With over two decades in retail, she has overseen the expansion of the store network from 100 outlets in 2010 to more than 1,000 stores across India. Her tenure has focused on technological advancement, data-driven decision-making, and AI adoption.

Corporate Governance

The filing confirms that Ms. Bhanji is the daughter of Chairman Rafique Abdul Malik and sister of Whole-Time Director Alisha Rafique Malik. The company stated she is not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority.

The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Metro Brands has disclosed the outcome of its group meeting with analysts and institutional investors held on September 2, 2026. The company confirmed that representatives from Goldman Sachs and HDFC Life Insurance attended the physical session.

The engagement took place as part of the Ashwamedh - Elara India Dialogue 2026 Conference in Mumbai. The session ran from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Metro Brands issued the disclosure on September 2, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 (6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Meeting Details

The company had previously intimated the schedule on August 27, 2026. Deepa Sood, Chief Legal Officer, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure confirming the attendees. All discussions during the session were based on generally available information, adhering to the company's Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading.

The intimation is available on the company's website and was filed with both the BSE and NSE.