Secur Credentials Limited appointed CS Neetika Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective August 1, 2026, replacing Stuti Pareek who resigned from the position due to personal reasons. The Board of Directors approved the appointment during a meeting held on August 1, 2026, ensuring continuity in the company’s statutory compliance and corporate governance functions.

The Board accepted Stuti Pareek’s resignation with effect from the closure of business hours on August 1, 2026. In its announcement, the Board placed on record its appreciation for Pareek’s contributions during her tenure. The company disclosed the resignation and subsequent appointment pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Schedule III of the same regulations.

Appointment Details

CS Neetika Gupta assumes the role of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer immediately following Pareek’s departure. The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Gupta brings over eight years of experience in company secretarial, legal, and corporate governance functions.

Professional Background

Gupta is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India holding Membership No. ACS A44754. Her expertise includes ROC filings, board meeting documentation, statutory compliance under the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI LODR, share capital management, XBRL, and liaison with regulators, auditors, and RTA/Depositories.

Prior to joining Secur Credentials Limited, Gupta worked across infrastructure, aviation training, securities, and cooperative sectors. Her previous engagements include roles at Flight Simulation Technique Centre, BGK Infrastructure, KMG & Co, and Vikalp Securities Ltd. The filing notes she is known for strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to streamline compliance processes while aligning with organizational goals.

Regulatory Disclosures

The company submitted the requisite disclosures to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The disclosures were made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. Annexure A detailed Pareek’s resignation, citing personal reasons and confirming her cessation date as August 1, 2026. Annexure B provided Gupta’s profile and confirmed no conflicts of interest with the Board of Directors.

SecUR Credentials Limited has restructured its top leadership by elevating Mr. Ashish Ramesh Mahendrakar to the role of Managing Director and appointing four new directors to its Board. The changes, approved by the Board of Directors on July 17, 2026, include the induction of three Independent Directors and a new Chief Financial Officer, alongside the acceptance of resignations from three existing directors.

Mr. Ashish Ramesh Mahendrakar, formerly the Executive Director, has been redesignated as Managing Director with effect from July 17, 2026, subject to the approval of the company's members. He brings over 18 years of experience in accounts, banking, and finance. Concurrently, the Board appointed Mr. Soni Agarwal as the new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective immediately, under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Mahendrakar resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer on the same date.

The Board expanded its strength by appointing Mr. Yogesh Kumar as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director, liable to retire by rotation. Additionally, Ms. Shivi Jindal, Ms. Gitika Garg, and Ms. Apra Sharma were appointed as Additional Directors in the category of Non-Executive (Independent) Directors for a term of five years. These appointments are effective July 17, 2026, and are subject to shareholder approval. None of the new appointees are related to the existing directors of the company.

In a significant overhaul, the Board accepted the resignations of Mr. Amit Kumar Bharti and Mr. Shireen Mohd Haneef Khan from the positions of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective July 17, 2026. Mr. Bhimsen Vishwanath Pawar also resigned as Executive Director, effective July 18, 2026. The resignations were attributed to personal reasons, with no material discrepancies cited.

Following these changes, the company reconstituted its key committees. The Audit Committee will be chaired by Ms. Shivi Jindal, while the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee will see Ms. Shivi Jindal and Ms. Apra Sharma as Chairpersons, respectively. The disclosures were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Board Composition Changes