Milkfood re-appoints Harmesh Mohan Sood as director at 53rd AGM
- Milkfood Limited re-appointed Harmesh Mohan Sood as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
- Re-appointment approved via special resolution at the 53rd AGM on September 24, 2026
- Audited financial statements for FY26 adopted by shareholders
- Cost auditor remuneration for FY27 ratified by members

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Milkfood Limited shareholders approved the re-appointment of Harmesh Mohan Sood as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director during the company's 53rd Annual General Meeting held on September 24, 2026. The resolution was passed as a special resolution, confirming his continued role on the board following his retirement by rotation.
The meeting, conducted at the registered office in Bahadurgarh, Punjab, also saw the adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders ratified the remuneration payable to cost auditors for FY27 as part of the ordinary resolutions passed during the session.
Director re-appointment details
Harmesh Mohan Sood, aged 78 years, retired by rotation at the meeting and offered himself for re-appointment, being eligible for the position. The special resolution appointed him in place of himself for the next term. His Director Identification Number is recorded in the company filings as 07951620.
The board composition present at the meeting included Sudhir Avasthi as Managing Director and Chairman. Independent directors Anil Girotra and Jyotsna Bhatnagar were also in attendance. Preeti Mathur served as the Chairperson of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
Resolutions passed
Three key items of business were proposed for approval during the session. The first involved the adoption of the audited financial statements for FY26. The second resolution concerned the re-appointment of a retiring director. The third item ratified the remuneration payable to cost auditors for the upcoming fiscal year.
| Resolution | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financials | Ordinary | Adopted audited statements and reports for FY26 |
| Director Re-appointment | Special | Re-appointed Harmesh Mohan Sood as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Cost Auditor Remuneration | Ordinary | Ratified fees for cost auditors for FY27 |
Voting results pending
Voting results for the resolutions will be announced upon receipt of the Scrutinizer’s Report. The company stated that these results will be submitted in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The scrutinizer-cum-secretarial auditor was Kamlesh Gupta, a practicing company secretary.
Milkfood Limited confirmed that statutory registers and required documents were open for inspection by members during the meeting. The session lasted approximately 25 minutes, concluding at 9:25 am.
Historical Stock Returns for Milkfood
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.14% | +9.80% | -7.98% | +1.92% | +1.92% | +1.92% |
How might the re-appointment of a 78-year-old director influence investor perceptions of governance stability versus succession planning risks at Milkfood Limited?
What specific operational or strategic priorities will the newly ratified cost auditor remuneration structure support for FY27?
Will the pending voting results reveal any significant dissent among minority shareholders regarding the re-appointment of non-independent directors?


































