NDL Ventures Publishes Postal Ballot Notice in Newspapers Under Regulation 47
NDL Ventures Limited published its Postal Ballot and e-voting notice in The Free Press Journal (English) and Navshakti (Marathi) on May 09, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of SEBI LODR Regulations, covering the proposed Special Resolution for re-appointment of Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second five-year term. The e-voting window runs from May 09 to June 07, 2026, with results to be announced on or before June 09, 2026, facilitated by KFin Technologies Limited.

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NDL Ventures Limited (formerly known as NXTDIGITAL LIMITED) has announced two director re-appointments following a Board of Directors meeting held on May 07, 2026. The board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second consecutive five-year term, and the re-appointment of Mr. Sudhanshu Kumar Tripathi as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, both based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Subsequently, the company issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated May 07, 2026, submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 08, 2026, by Sumati Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, seeking shareholder approval through remote e-voting. In a further development, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, NDL Ventures submitted newspaper cuttings to both exchanges on May 09, 2026, confirming publication of the Postal Ballot and e-voting notice in The Free Press Journal (English) and Navshakti (Marathi) on Saturday, May 09, 2026.
Board Meeting Outcomes
The board meeting commenced at 6.30 p.m. and concluded at 7.15 p.m. on May 07, 2026. The following key decisions were approved:
| Parameter: | Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna | Mr. Sudhanshu Kumar Tripathi |
|---|---|---|
| DIN: | 00202521 | 06431686 |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Independent Director | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Reason for Change: | Completion of first term of five (5) years | Liable to retire by rotation at 41st AGM |
| Effective Date: | May 13, 2026 | Subject to shareholder approval at 41st AGM |
| Term End Date: | May 12, 2031 | — |
| Term Duration: | Five (5) years (second term) | — |
| Shareholder Approval: | Subject to approval through postal ballot | Subject to approval at 41st AGM |
| Related to Any Director: | Not related to any Directors of the Company | — |
| Debarred by SEBI or any Authority: | Not debarred from holding the Office of Director | — |
The board also approved the Postal Ballot Notice regarding the re-appointment of Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna as Non-Executive Independent Director for his second term of five (5) years.
Postal Ballot and E-Voting Details
The Postal Ballot Notice is being sent electronically to members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, or Depositories as on the cut-off date of Friday, May 01, 2026. The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited (KFintech) as its agency for providing the e-voting facility. The proposed resolution — re-appointment of Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five (5) years — is to be passed as a Special Resolution.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, May 01, 2026 |
| E-voting Starts: | Saturday, May 09, 2026 at 9.00 a.m. (IST) |
| E-voting Ends: | Sunday, June 07, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. (IST) |
| Results Announcement: | On or before Tuesday, June 09, 2026 |
| E-voting Platform: | KFin Technologies Limited ( https://evoting.kfintech.com/ ) |
| Scrutinizer: | Ms. Rupal Jhaveri, Practicing Company Secretary (FCS No. 5441, CP No. 4225) |
| Resolution Type: | Special Resolution |
| Newspaper Publication (English): | The Free Press Journal, May 09, 2026 |
| Newspaper Publication (Marathi): | Navshakti, May 09, 2026 |
The Postal Ballot Notice along with instructions regarding e-voting has been uploaded on the company's website at https://ndlventures.in/investors/postal-ballot/ and on the website of KFintech. The results will be displayed on the company's website and communicated to the stock exchanges within two working days from the last date of voting. If the resolution is assented to by the requisite majority, it shall be deemed to have been duly passed on Sunday, June 07, 2026.
Profile of Mr. Munesh Narinder Khanna
Mr. Munesh Khanna is a Bachelor of Commerce and a rank-holder Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI, India. In 1985, after completing his CA, he joined the accounting and advisory firm of Arthur Andersen in the audit division and was subsequently made partner in the tax practice before rising to become the Country Head-India of its Corporate Finance Division. In 2001, he assumed responsibility as Managing Director and Country Head of NM Rothschild and Co in India. His work experience also includes Country Head of Investment Banking at DSP Merrill Lynch and Country Leader of Corporate Finance and Restructuring at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
These work experiences have provided Mr. Khanna with a strong grounding in accounting, extensive understanding of tax and corporate affairs, and expertise in corporate finance, strategy, and business restructuring. He has been involved in several complex transactions in India, including:
- The Enron Dabhol Power Company restructuring
- The acquisition of Tetley Tea by Tata Tea
- Listing of Cairn Energy in India
- The merger of Bharti Retail with Future Retail
- IPO of Air Deccan
- Privatisation of Mumbai Airport
- Unlocking of value of companies like Arvind Limited and Indofil Industries by way of de-mergers
In 2018, Mr. Khanna set up Backbay Advisors LLP, a strategy advisory and investment banking firm. His remuneration last drawn comprised sitting fees for attending the meeting held in April 2026: Board Meeting – Rs. 1 lakh, Audit Committee – Rs. 1 lakh, and TCWG Meeting – Rs. 1 lakh. He holds NIL shareholding in NDL Ventures Limited.
Board Memberships and Industry Associations
Mr. Munesh Khanna is a member of the Board of several public companies, including Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, Hinduja Global Solutions Limited, JSW Energy Limited, Finolex Industries Limited, Blackbox Limited, JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited, JM Financial Products Limited, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited, and JSW Neo Energy Limited. He has previously served as a Board Member of Arvind Limited and Indofil Industries Limited. Mr. Khanna has also served as a member of the national council of professional and industry trade bodies such as FICCI and CII, and is a Trustee of the R & S Nanavati Charitable Trust, which operates a hospital in Mumbai. His board meeting attendance record stands at 6 of 6 during FY 2025-26 and 2 of 2 during FY 2026-27 (till the date of the Postal Ballot Notice), with no resignations from listed entities in the past three years.
Regulatory Compliance
The re-appointment disclosures have been made in accordance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III, Part A, Para A, Clause 7 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The Postal Ballot Notice has been issued pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The newspaper publication on May 09, 2026, was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI Listing Regulations by Sumati Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of NDL Ventures Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for NDL Ventures
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.91% | +5.41% | +4.28% | +44.22% | +116.62% | +107.40% |
How might Mr. Munesh Khanna's extensive investment banking background and simultaneous board memberships across multiple listed entities influence NDL Ventures' strategic direction and potential M&A activity over his second five-year term?
Given NDL Ventures' recent rebranding from NXTDIGITAL LIMITED, what corporate restructuring or business pivot could the re-constituted board be positioning the company for ahead of the 41st AGM?
If shareholders reject Mr. Khanna's re-appointment as Independent Director through the postal ballot, how would NDL Ventures ensure compliance with SEBI's minimum independent director requirements on its board?

































