Shalby confirms Shanay Shah ceases as director after AGM rejection
- Shalby Limited confirmed Mr. Shanay Vikram Shah ceased as Director and WTD on September 10, 2026
- Shareholders rejected his appointment at the 22nd AGM with 81.71% voting against
- Promoters abstained from voting, allowing public shareholders to decide the outcome
- Mr. Shah will continue to serve as President of the Company despite the rejection
- Financial statements and cost auditor remuneration were approved with overwhelming support

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Shalby Limited has formally confirmed that Mr. Shanay Vikram Shah ceased to hold office as an Additional Director and Whole Time Director effective September 10, 2026. This cessation follows the rejection of his appointment by shareholders at the company’s 22nd Annual General Meeting.
The disclosure, filed with stock exchanges on September 12, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, states that Mr. Shah’s appointment was conditional upon shareholder approval. Since the ordinary resolutions did not secure the requisite majority, he automatically ceased to hold the directorship on the date of the AGM.
AGM Voting Results Recap
The 22nd AGM, held on September 10, 2026, saw significant dissent against the management changes. While resolutions regarding financial statements and cost auditor remuneration passed with overwhelming support, the appointments of Mr. Shanay Shah were rejected.
| Resolution | Status | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financials (FY26) | Passed | 8,05,70,219 | 12,954 | 0.02% |
| Ratification of Cost Auditors | Passed | 8,05,76,033 | 13,565 | 0.02% |
| Appointment of Shanay Shah (Director) | Not Passed | 56,067 | 2,50,408 | 81.71% |
| Appointment of Shanay Shah (WTD) | Not Passed | 56,067 | 2,50,408 | 81.71% |
Promoters abstained from voting on these specific resolutions, allowing public shareholders to determine the outcome. Among public institutions, 91.43% of votes were cast against the appointments.
Continued Role as President
Despite losing the directorship, the filing clarifies that Mr. Shanay Vikram Shah will continue to act as President of the Company. The Board had initially approved his appointment as Additional Director designated as Whole-time Director in its meeting held on August 12, 2026, subject to this shareholder approval.
Compliance and Audit Updates
The company successfully passed other key agenda items. Members approved the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, with 99.98% affirmative votes. The statutory auditors, T R Chadha & Co. LLP, issued an unqualified report. Additionally, the remuneration payable to cost auditors for FY27 was ratified.
Remote e-voting for the AGM had commenced on September 5, 2026, and concluded on September 9, 2026. A total of 51,271 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date.
Historical Stock Returns for Shalby
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.81% | -5.15% | -10.56% | -0.86% | -38.16% | 0.0% |
How will the Board of Directors restructure the executive management team to fill the operational void left by Mr. Shah's removal from the directorship?
What specific grievances or governance concerns drove the 81.71% rejection rate among public shareholders regarding Mr. Shah's appointment?
Will Shalby Limited initiate a new search for a Whole-Time Director, and what timeline is expected for appointing a replacement to ensure stable leadership?


































