Sammaan Capital seeks nod for Crasta's director appointment
Sammaan Capital Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Alwyn Dinesh Crasta as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director for a term of five years. The nomination follows a strategic investment by Avenir Investment RSC Ltd, part of the IHC Group. Remote e-voting is open from July 12, 2026, to August 10, 2026, with results expected by August 12, 2026.

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Sammaan Capital Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Alwyn Dinesh Crasta as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on its Board for a term of five years. The resolution follows a strategic investment by Avenir Investment RSC Ltd, part of the IHC Group, which is now classified as a promoter of the company and entitled to nominate directors. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval via an Ordinary Resolution through remote e-voting.
Mr. Crasta, aged 52, currently serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer of International Holding Company (PJSC), Abu Dhabi. He brings over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and governance across sectors such as supply chain, agriculture, and financial services. The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and pursuant to Reserve Bank of India approval dated March 24, 2026, had initially appointed him as an Additional Director effective May 15, 2026.
The remote e-voting facility is available to members whose names appear in the Register of Members or the Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, July 3, 2026. The voting period commences at 9:00 a.m. (IST) on Sunday, July 12, 2026, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Monday, August 10, 2026. Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized form can vote through their depository participants or the e-voting websites of NSDL and CDSL, while those holding physical shares must use the e-voting service provider’s portal.
Mr. Shiwam Kumar Bharti of M/s. Bharti Goenka and Associates has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the postal ballot process. The results of the voting will be announced on or before 05:00 p.m. (IST) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent to facilitate the electronic voting process.
Key Details of the Proposed Appointment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Director | Mr. Alwyn Dinesh Crasta |
| DIN | 06993693 |
| Proposed Role | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Term | 5 years (effective from May 15, 2026) |
| Retirement | Liable to retire by rotation |
| Current Position | Group CFO, International Holding Company (PJSC) |
The Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution for the approval of the members. The notice and explanatory statement are available on the company’s website at www.sammaancapital.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Sammaan Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.66% | -3.43% | -9.74% | +14.11% | +31.36% | -32.33% |
How will Mr. Crasta's expertise in M&A influence Sammaan Capital's growth strategy under the new IHC Group leadership?
What specific governance changes can shareholders expect following IHC Group's transition to a promoter status?
Will the appointment signal a shift in Sammaan Capital's capital allocation priorities or sector focus?































