Paragon Finance has announced a book closure period for its equity shares ahead of the company's 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from Monday, September 21, 2026, to Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The 40th AGM is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:15 pm through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). This virtual format allows shareholders to participate remotely without physical presence.

Voting Eligibility and Record Date

The cut-off date for determining member eligibility for remote e-voting and voting at the AGM is fixed as Saturday, September 19, 2026. Shareholders holding equity shares on this date will be entitled to vote on the resolutions proposed at the meeting.

The company clarified that no Record Date has been fixed under Regulation 42 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. This is because no corporate action requiring the fixation of a separate Record Date is proposed alongside the AGM.

Compliance Details

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Whole Time Director & Company Secretary, signed the intimation filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Paragon Finance appointed Mrs. Raveena Agrawal as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from August 31, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on the same date.

The board also approved the company’s audited standalone financial statements for FY26 and finalized other key governance changes, including the re-appointment of an executive director and noting the resignation of an independent director. These documents are recommended for adoption at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Governance Changes

The board recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Aloke Kumar Gupta as Executive Director. He retires by rotation at the AGM but is eligible for re-appointment. Mr. Gupta has over 40 years of experience in finance and risk assessment.

Mrs. Raveena Agrawal (DIN: 09117345) was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from August 31, 2026. The board further recommended her appointment for a first term of five consecutive years, ending August 30, 2031. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with more than 10 years of experience in compliance, governance, and finance.

The board noted the resignation of Mr. Anshul Goenka, citing preoccupation with other personal and professional commitments. It also noted that the tenure of Ms. Anny Jain will expire on November 13, 2026.

AGM Details

The 40th Annual General Meeting will be held on September 26, 2026, at 12:15 pm via video conferencing. The cut-off date for voting eligibility is September 19, 2026. Remote e-voting will run from September 23 to September 25, 2026.

Mr. Altab Uddin Kazi was appointed as Secretarial Auditor for five financial years, from FY25-26 to FY29-30, subject to member approval.