Jagran Prakashan Publishes EGM Newspaper Ad; Meeting Scheduled for May 29
Jagran Prakashan Limited published newspaper advertisements on May 6, 2026, notifying members of its EGM scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM via VC/OAVM, convened on requisition by JMNIPL holding 67.97% equity. The meeting will consider removal of eight directors following NCLT Allahabad's April 23, 2026, dismissal of applications and vacation of the interim order. Remote e-voting is scheduled from May 26 to May 28, 2026, with KFintech as the e-voting service provider and Mr. Adesh Tandon as the appointed Scrutinizer.

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Jagran Prakashan Limited has published newspaper advertisements on May 6, 2026, in Business Standard (English edition) and Dainik Jagran (Hindi edition), notifying members of its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for May 29, 2026. The intimation was filed with stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The EGM follows the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Allahabad's dismissal of applications related to director removal requisitions, with the Board of Directors having approved the EGM convening through a circular resolution dated May 2, 2026.
EGM Details and Proposed Resolutions
The EGM will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting has been convened on the requisition of Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited (JMNIPL), which holds 67.97% of the paid-up equity share capital of the company, under Section 100(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The EGM will consider resolutions for removing eight directors from their respective positions.
| Director Category: | Director to be Removed | DIN Number |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Director: | Ms. Divya Karani | 01829747 |
| Independent Director: | Mr. Shailendra Swarup | 00167799 |
| Independent Director: | Ms. Anita Nayyar | 03317861 |
| Independent Director: | Ms. Kemisha Soni | 06805708 |
| Independent Director: | Mr. Pramod Agarwal | 00038838 |
| Independent Director: | Mr. Shaalin Tandon | 01892562 |
| Independent Director: | Mr. Arun Anant | 02427545 |
| Whole-time Director: | Mr. Satish Chandra Mishra | 06643245 |
NCLT Order and Legal Background
The NCLT's decision on April 23, 2026, vacated the interim order that had kept the EGM in abeyance since February 27, 2026, by dismissing three connected applications filed by various parties in the ongoing corporate dispute. The applications arose from a requisition dated February 12, 2026, sent by JMNIPL seeking to convene an EGM for removing directors.
| Application: | Filed By | Status |
|---|---|---|
| C.A. No. 04/2026: | Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited | Dismissed |
| C.A. No. 05/2026: | Jagran Prakashan Limited | Dismissed |
| C.A. No. 06/2026: | Individual Directors | Dismissed |
| Interim Order: | February 27, 2026 | Vacated |
Timeline of Corporate Dispute
The following table summarises the key events in the corporate dispute leading up to the scheduled EGM:
| Date: | Event |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2023: | JMNIPL Board Resolution passed |
| February 12, 2026: | EGM requisition sent |
| February 27, 2026: | Interim order keeping EGM in abeyance |
| April 23, 2026: | Final order dismissing applications |
| April 29, 2026: | Order uploaded |
| May 2, 2026: | Board approves EGM convening |
| May 5, 2026: | EGM Notice sent electronically to members |
| May 6, 2026: | Newspaper advertisements published |
| May 29, 2026: | Scheduled EGM date |
E-Voting Schedule and Participation
The company is providing members the facility to exercise their right to vote electronically through e-voting services provided by KFintech Technologies Private Limited. The key e-voting and participation details are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Remote E-Voting Start: | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (09:00 AM IST) |
| Remote E-Voting End: | Thursday, May 28, 2026 (05:00 PM IST) |
| Cut-off Date for Voting Eligibility: | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Adesh Tandon, Practising Company Secretary |
| Result Declaration: | Within two working days from EGM conclusion |
Members holding shares in dematerialised or physical mode may cast their votes remotely or during the EGM. Those who have cast their vote by remote e-voting may attend the EGM and will be counted for quorum purposes, but will not be permitted to vote again.
Compliance and Disclosures
The company is proceeding in compliance with applicable provisions under Sections 100 and 169 of the Companies Act, 2013. The EGM Notice, along with the Explanatory Statement, was sent electronically on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to shareholders whose email addresses were registered as at the close of business hours on Friday, May 1, 2026. The Notice and related documents are available on the company's website ( www.jplcorp.in ), on the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and on KFintech's website. The voting results, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, will be communicated to BSE and NSE and published on the company's and KFintech's websites. The Board of Directors has clarified that neither the Board nor any officers of the company accept responsibility for the content of the Special Notice issued by the requisitionist.
Historical Stock Returns for Jagran Prakashan
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | +3.56% | +5.01% | -1.44% | -7.44% | +26.57% |
If all eight directors are successfully removed at the May 29 EGM, how might JMNIPL's 67.97% controlling stake influence the composition of the reconstituted board and the company's future strategic direction?
What are the potential implications for Jagran Prakashan's corporate governance ratings and institutional investor confidence if independent directors are removed en masse through a majority shareholder requisition?
Could the dismissed directors pursue further legal challenges — such as appeals to the NCLAT or High Court — to delay or invalidate the EGM resolutions before or after May 29, 2026?


































