Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited (NSE: OMKARCHEM) reshuffled its board on October 15, 2026, by appointing Shashi Kala Dhabriya as an additional non-executive independent director while accepting the resignation of Muskaan Pherwani.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Dhabriya based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Her tenure is set for 5 consecutive years from October 15, 2026, to October 14, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Simultaneously, the Board took note of Pherwani’s resignation, which became effective at the close of business hours on October 13, 2026.

Director profiles and tenure details

The company disclosed specific details regarding the incoming director in its regulatory filing. Dhabriya holds a Master of Arts in History from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, obtained in 1981. The filing notes her occupation as a homemaker, citing her values of integrity and social awareness as contributing factors to her ability to provide independent judgment.

Pherwani’s resignation letter cited personal and professional commitments as the primary reason for stepping down. She stated she could not devote the required time and attention to a company undergoing both restructuring and growth. She confirmed there were no other material reasons for her departure. Consequently, she ceased to hold membership in all board committees and positions within the company effective from her resignation date.

Governance disclosures

Dhabriya is not related to any director or key managerial personnel of Omkar Speciality Chemicals. The company confirmed she is not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority. Pherwani is not a director in any other listed entity. The board meeting commenced at 4:00 pm and concluded at 6:00 pm.

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited received approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to extend the deadline for holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for FY26 by three months. The new deadline for the meeting is December 31, 2026.

The company had originally been required to conduct the AGM by September 30, 2026, under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013. The ROC, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai, granted this extension via an order dated September 28, 2026, following an application filed by the company on September 18, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance and Timeline

The extension was granted under Section 96(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. The ROC advised the company to ensure strict compliance with statutory provisions in future filings. The specific details of the approval are outlined below:

Next Steps for Shareholders

The company stated that it will convene the AGM within the extended timeline. The exact date of the meeting will be intimated to the stock exchanges in due course. This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.