Shah Foods appoints Anuj Jalan as chairman after open offer
Shah Foods Limited restructured its Board and management following the successful completion of an open offer by Mr. Ankit Jalan and Mr. Anuj Jalan. The Board inducted the acquirers as new promoters and approved the appointment of Mr. Anuj Jalan as Chairman and Additional Managing Director for three years. Several new directors and key managerial personnel were appointed effective July 8, 2026, while the outgoing Managing Director, Independent Directors, and Company Secretary resigned effective July 9, 2026. These changes are subject to shareholder approval.

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Shah Foods Limited has restructured its Board and management following the successful completion of an open offer by Mr. Ankit Jalan and Mr. Anuj Jalan. The Board of Directors inducted the acquirers as the new promoters and approved several key appointments and resignations effective July 8 and July 9, 2026. This management overhaul is consequential to the change in control pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
New Appointments
On the recommendation of the Nomination Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Anuj Jalan as Chairman and Additional Managing Director for a term of three years from July 8, 2026. Mr. Rajkumar Jalan was appointed as Additional Executive Director, and Mr. Daivik Jalan as Additional Non-Independent Non-Executive Director from the same date, subject to shareholder approval.
The company also appointed three Additional Independent Non-Executive Directors for a term of five years from July 8, 2026: Ms. Pragati Goel, Mr. Shivam Gupta, and Mr. Giri Raj Prasar. Additionally, Mr. Vishal Jha was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and Mr. Vikash Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2026.
Resignations
The Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Hemakshi Manan Patel as Managing Director, effective from the close of business hours on July 9, 2026. Mr. Rohitkumar Mehrchand Bhandari, Mr. Balveermal Kewalmal Singhvi, and Mr. Advait Satyavikas Joshi resigned as Independent Directors, also effective July 9, 2026. Ms. Namrata Girish Vyas resigned as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer effective the same date.
Summary of Changes
The following table details the changes in the directorship and key managerial personnel:
| Name | Role | Effective Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Anuj Jalan | Chairman & Additional Managing Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Rajkumar Jalan | Additional Executive Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Daivik Jalan | Additional Non-Independent Non-Executive Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Ms. Pragati Goel | Additional Independent Non-Executive Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Shivam Gupta | Additional Independent Non-Executive Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Giri Raj Prasar | Additional Independent Non-Executive Director | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Vishal Jha | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Mr. Vikash Agarwal | Chief Financial Officer | July 8, 2026 | Appointment |
| Ms. Hemakshi Manan Patel | Managing Director | July 9, 2026 | Resignation |
| Mr. Rohitkumar Mehrchand Bhandari | Independent Director | July 9, 2026 | Resignation |
| Mr. Balveermal Kewalmal Singhvi | Independent Director | July 9, 2026 | Resignation |
| Mr. Advait Satyavikas Joshi | Independent Director | July 9, 2026 | Resignation |
| Ms. Namrata Girish Vyas | Company Secretary | July 9, 2026 | Resignation |
These appointments are subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing General Meeting. The company has disclosed that Mr. Anuj Jalan is a nephew of Mr. Raj Kumar Jalan, and Mr. Daivik Jalan is a nephew of Mr. Anuj Jalan and grandson of Mr. Raj Kumar Jalan.
Historical Stock Returns for Shah Foods
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.99% | +23.38% | +82.12% | +110.24% | +138.35% | +1,175.88% |
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