Shri Niwas Leasing accepts resignations of two independent directors
Shri Niwas Leasing and Finance Limited accepted the resignations of independent directors Promila Sharma and Surendra Kumar Jain on August 18, 2026, citing personal reasons. The Board simultaneously appointed Abhishek as an additional non-executive, non-independent director. All parties confirmed no conflicts of interest or regulatory debarments.

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Shri Niwas Leasing and Finance Limited has accepted the resignations of two independent directors, Ms. Promila Sharma and Mr. Surendra Kumar Jain, effective August 18, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors approved the changes during a meeting held on the same day at its registered office in New Delhi.
Both outgoing directors cited personal reasons for their departure. Ms. Sharma and Mr. Jain confirmed they are not related to any other directors or key managerial personnel of the company and are not debarred from holding office by any regulatory authority.
Board Appointments
To address the vacancies, the Board appointed Mr. Abhishek (DIN: 10783531) as an additional non-executive, non-independent director, effective August 18, 2026. Mr. Abhishek is a graduate born in 1996 and is currently engaged in business.
Mr. Abhishek holds directorships in Transnational Growth Fund Ltd. and Swen Holdings Limited. He also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Sanco Industries Limited. He confirmed he is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Regulatory Disclosures
The company filed the disclosures pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board confirmed that there were no other material reasons for the resignations beyond those stated by the directors.
| Director Name | Role | Action | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promila Sharma | Independent Director | Resignation Accepted | August 18, 2026 |
| Surendra Kumar Jain | Independent Director | Resignation Accepted | August 18, 2026 |
| Abhishek | Additional Non-Executive Director | Appointment | August 18, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Shri Niwas Leasing and Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.27% | -6.97% | +4.58% | +2.43% | -5.52% | +48.37% |
How will the replacement of two independent directors with a single non-independent director impact Shri Niwas Leasing's corporate governance compliance and board independence ratios?
What strategic advantages does the company expect to gain from Mr. Abhishek's background as a CFO and his existing directorships in Transnational Growth Fund Ltd. and Swen Holdings Limited?
Could the simultaneous resignation of two independent directors signal underlying internal conflicts or strategic shifts within the board that were not disclosed as 'personal reasons'?



























