Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Limited Schedules Board Meeting on May 19, 2026, With Extensive 32-Point Agenda
Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Limited has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting on May 19, 2026, at 02:00 PM at its registered office in Kolkata. The 32-point agenda includes approval of standalone and consolidated financial results for the 4th quarter and audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. Key governance matters include the re-appointment of Mrs. Anita Lahiri as Non-Independent Woman Director, the proposed appointment of Mr. Abhijit Banerjee as Independent Director, and the re-appointment of Mr. Kaustubha Basu as Managing Director & CEO for a further three-year term. The board will also deliberate on scheduling the 42nd Annual General Meeting and review the status of multiple ongoing legal proceedings.

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Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Limited has issued a formal notice dated May 08, 2026, convening a meeting of its Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the company's registered office at Nicco House, 2nd Floor, 2, Hare Street, Kolkata – 700 001. The notice was issued by Sanjushree Paul, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, with a copy marked to Mr. M. Chatterjee, CFO.
Board Composition
The meeting notice was addressed to the following members of the Board of Directors:
| Designation: | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Mr. Uditentu Sarkar |
| Managing Director & CEO | Mr. Kaustubha Basu |
| Director | Mr. P K Nag |
| Director | Ms. Anita Lahiri |
| Additional Director | Mr. Abhijit Banerjee |
Key Agenda Items
The board meeting carries a detailed 32-point agenda spanning governance, financial reporting, compliance, and administrative matters. The following table highlights the major items scheduled for consideration:
| Agenda Item: | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Results Approval | Standalone and consolidated financial results for the 4th quarter and audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026 |
| Internal Audit Report | Approval of Internal Audit Report for the half-year ended March 31, 2026 |
| Director Re-appointment | Re-appointment of Non-Independent Woman Director Mrs. Anita Lahiri (DIN: 10520216), who retired by rotation |
| Independent Director Appointment | Appointment of Mr. Abhijit Banerjee (DIN: 11398136) as Independent Director, subject to shareholder approval |
| MD & CEO Re-appointment | Re-appointment of Mr. Kaustubha Basu (DIN: 10185801), above age 70, as Managing Director & CEO for a further term of three (3) years, subject to shareholder approval |
| Secretarial Auditor Appointment | Appointment of a Practicing Company Secretary as Secretarial Auditor for five (5) consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval |
| Internal Auditor Appointment | Appointment of M/s. Dey Chakraborty & Sen, Practicing Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-2027 |
| 42nd AGM | Approval of date, time, venue, and notice of the 42nd Annual General Meeting along with the Explanatory Statement |
| Book Closure | Notice of Book Closure pursuant to Section 91(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for FY 2025-2026 |
| Subsidiary Loan Proposal | Consideration of Audit Committee recommendation regarding a loan from subsidiary Nicco Insurance Agents & Consultants Limited (NIACL) |
Compliance and Governance Matters
The agenda also encompasses a range of statutory compliance and corporate governance items. These include:
- Noting the minutes of the previous Audit Committee meeting held on February 12, 2026
- Noting the minutes of the previous Stakeholder Relationship Committee meeting held on February 12, 2026
- Noting the minutes of the previous Nomination & Remuneration Committee meeting held on March 19, 2026
- Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Board meeting held on March 19, 2026
- Disclosures of Directors' interest under Sections 184 and 189 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Disclosures of Directors' non-disqualification status under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013
- Declaration of Independence by Independent Directors under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (LODR), 2015
- Noting SEBI (LODR) compliance for the 4th quarter ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 6(2)(b)
- Review of investor complaints and grievances received and resolved during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 13(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Approval of the Board of Directors' Report and Corporate Governance Report for FY 2025-2026
- Approval of the Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial Compliance Report for FY 2025-2026
- Approval of E-Form DPT-3 filing for FY 2025-2026
Legal Proceedings Update
The board is also scheduled to note the present status of several ongoing legal matters, including:
- Legal proceedings pending before the Court of the Learned Executive and Judicial Magistrate (Bankshall Court), Kolkata (Misc. Case No. 215 of 2025) and City Civil Court at Kolkata (Title Suit No. 2565 of 2025)
- Legal proceedings filed before the Bankshall Court, Kolkata (Misc. Case No. 250 of 2025)
- Legal proceedings initiated by UCO Bank before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) bearing Original Application No. 118 of 2005
- Appeal filed by UCO Bank before the Hon'ble NCLAT against the order of the Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata
Additional administrative items on the agenda include authorization of company officials to authenticate E-Forms for FY 2026-2027, delegation of authority for investment dealings for FY 2026-2027, appointment of a Scrutinizer to conduct the voting process at the 42nd Annual General Meeting, and any other matter with the permission of the Chairman.
How might the re-appointment of Mr. Kaustubha Basu as MD & CEO beyond age 70 for a further three-year term impact investor confidence and the company's long-term succession planning strategy?
What are the potential financial and operational implications of the proposed loan from subsidiary Nicco Insurance Agents & Consultants Limited (NIACL) to Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Limited?
How could the ongoing UCO Bank proceedings at the Debt Recovery Tribunal and the NCLAT appeal affect the company's credit profile, borrowing capacity, and future growth plans?



























