Purple Agrotech appoints Lata Kimtani as Independent Director
Purple Agrotech Industries Limited appointed Mrs. Lata Gaurav Kimtani as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term starting June 3, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mrs. Jalpaben Nirav Joshi resigned as Independent Director effective the close of business on June 3, 2026, due to preoccupation. Consequently, the Board reconstituted its Audit and Nomination and Remuneration Committees effective June 4, 2026.

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Purple Agrotech Industries Limited has appointed Mrs. Lata Gaurav Kimtani as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years effective June 3, 2026. The appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is subject to shareholder approval in the ensuing general meeting. Mrs. Kimtani holds a Master’s degree in Commerce and possesses experience in accounting and finance, meeting the independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Simultaneously, the Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Jalpaben Nirav Joshi from the post of Independent Director, effective from the close of business hours on June 3, 2026. Mrs. Joshi cited preoccupation as the reason for her resignation and confirmed there were no other material reasons for her departure. The Board placed on record its appreciation for her contributions during her tenure.
Following these changes, the Board of Directors reconstituted its key committees effective June 4, 2026. Mrs. Lata Gaurav Kimtani has been appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee, while Mr. Manthan Gumansinh Thakor serves as a member. Mr. Naishadh Dineshbhai Modi, Managing Director & CFO, is also a member of the Audit Committee.
In the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr. Manthan Gumansinh Thakor serves as Chairman. Mrs. Lata Gaurav Kimtani and Mr. Pradip Sudhakarbhai Birewar are members, with the latter being a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. These changes were disclosed to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Committee Composition
| Name of Committee Members | Position | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | ||
| Lata Gaurav Kimtani | Chairman | Independent Director |
| Manthan Gumansinh Thakor | Member | Independent Director |
| Naishadh Dineshbhai Modi | Member | Managing Director & CFO |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | ||
| Manthan Gumansinh Thakor | Chairman | Independent Director |
| Lata Gaurav Kimtani | Member | Independent Director |
| Pradip Sudhakarbhai Birewar | Member | Non-Independent Non-Executive Director |
Historical Stock Returns for Purple Agrotech Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.45% | +32.34% | +26.29% | +10.50% | +70.88% | -82.87% |
How will Mrs. Kimtani's expertise in accounting and finance influence the company's future financial governance and audit strategies?
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