Savita Oil Technologies Schedules 65th Annual General Meeting on August 31, 2026
Savita Oil Technologies Limited has scheduled its 65th Annual General Meeting for August 31, 2026, via Video Conferencing/OAVM. Key agenda items include adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, dividend declaration, appointment of Mr. Ajay Reche as Whole-time Director (up to September 30, 2030), and elevation of Mr. Siddharth G. Mehra as Joint Managing Director (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031). Ratification of Cost Auditor remuneration of ₹ 2,90,000/- plus GST for FY ending March 31, 2027 is also on the agenda. Remote e-voting is available from August 27 to August 30, 2026, facilitated through NSDL.

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Savita Oil Technologies Limited has announced the convening of its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The notice was issued pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and signed by Uday C. Rege, Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer.
AGM Agenda at a Glance
The meeting will transact both ordinary and special business. The ordinary business items include adoption of standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, declaration of dividend on equity shares, and the re-appointment of Mr. Siddharth G. Mehra (DIN: 06454215), who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. The special business items cover the appointment of Mr. Ajay Reche as Whole-time Director, the appointment of Mr. Siddharth G. Mehra as Joint Managing Director, and ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors.
Key Managerial Appointments
Two significant managerial appointments are placed before shareholders for approval at the AGM.
Ajay Reche — Whole-time Director
Mr. Ajay Reche (DIN: 11740121) was appointed as Additional Director (categorized as Whole-time Director) effective June 1, 2026, by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. His appointment as Whole-time Director is proposed to hold office up to September 30, 2030, subject to shareholder approval. He holds a B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering and a post-graduate qualification in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, with over 29 years of experience in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, and Human Resource Development. He has been engaged with the Company as Head – Human Resources since August 2019.
The key remuneration terms for Mr. Ajay Reche are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary: | ₹ 2,90,300/- per month |
| House Rent Allowance: | 100% of basic salary (₹ 2,90,300/-) |
| Education Allowance: | ₹ 100/- per month |
| Other Allowances: | ₹ 1,93,822/- per month |
| Performance Linked Incentive: | As per Company policy |
| Remuneration Last Drawn: | ₹ 90,50,064 |
| Equity Shares Held: | Nil |
Siddharth G. Mehra — Joint Managing Director
Mr. Siddharth G. Mehra (DIN: 06454215) has been appointed as Joint Managing Director effective October 1, 2026, up to September 30, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. He joined the Company in 2014-15 as Head – Business Development and was inducted on the Board in July 2017. He was appointed Whole-time Director at the 56th AGM held on September 29, 2017, and re-appointed at the 60th AGM held on September 29, 2021, with his present term expiring on September 30, 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Systems Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, USA, and a Masters Degree of Science in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. He is the son of Mr. Gautam N. Mehra, Managing Director of the Company.
The key remuneration terms for Mr. Siddharth G. Mehra are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary: | ₹ 2,60,000/- per month (with annual increase) |
| Commission: | 1% of net profits (subject to statutory ceilings) |
| House Rent Allowance: | 100% of basic salary (₹ 2,60,000/-) |
| Education Allowance: | ₹ 100/- per month |
| Other Allowances: | ₹ 1,67,040/- per month |
| Performance Linked Incentive: | As per Company policy |
| Remuneration Last Drawn: | ₹ 1,41,49,194 |
| Equity Shares Held: | 4,26,745 |
Cost Auditor Remuneration Ratification
The Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed Kishore Bhatia & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors to conduct the audit of the Company's cost records for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The remuneration fixed for the Cost Auditors is ₹ 2,90,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Ninety Thousand only) plus GST, along with reimbursement of travelling and other out-of-pocket expenses. In accordance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, this remuneration requires ratification by the members of the Company.
Additionally, the Company has disclosed that during the year, an amount of ₹ 2.92 Lakh pertaining to unpaid and unclaimed dividend for the year 2017-2018 was transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) as required under Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
E-Voting and Meeting Participation
The Company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate electronic voting. The remote e-voting window opens on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (9:00 A.M. IST) and closes on Sunday, August 30, 2026 (5:00 P.M. IST). The record date (cut-off date) for determining eligible voters is Monday, August 24, 2026. Members may also participate in e-voting on the day of the AGM through the NSDL e-voting system. MP & Associates, Company Secretaries, have been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. Results will be displayed on the Company's website at www.savita.com and on NSDL's website at www.nsdl.co.in within two days of the passing of resolutions.
Historical Stock Returns for Savita Oil Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.13% | +32.79% | +34.90% | +121.99% | +95.75% | +124.96% |
How might the appointment of Ajay Reche as Whole-time Director influence Savita Oil Technologies' human resource strategies and operational efficiency over the next four years?
What are the potential implications for corporate governance and succession planning with Siddharth G. Mehra's elevation to Joint Managing Director?
Could the proposed remuneration structures, particularly the performance-linked incentives and profit-sharing commissions, impact the company's net margins in upcoming fiscal years?


































