Simplex Castings concludes 46th AGM, appoints Mrs Smita Thakur as director
- Simplex Castings concluded its 46th AGM on September 16, 2026
- Shareholders adopted audited financial statements for FY26
- Mrs Smita Thakur appointed as Independent Director for five years
- Statutory audit reports contained no adverse observations

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Simplex Castings Limited concluded its 46th Annual General Meeting on September 16, 2026. The meeting, held via video conference, saw shareholders approve the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the appointment of a new independent director.
The meeting commenced at 3:00 pm and concluded at 3:27 pm. Mr Avinash Hariharno, Whole-time Director, chaired the proceedings. Members were informed that the Statutory Auditor's Report and Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 contained no qualifications or adverse observations.
Key Resolutions Passed
Shareholders approved several ordinary and special resolutions during the meeting. The key agenda items included:
- Adoption of audited financial statements for FY26
- Re-appointment of Mr Sajal Kumar Ghosh as a Director retiring by rotation
- Appointment of Statutory Auditors to fill casual vacancies and for the current term
- Ratification of remuneration to the Cost Auditor
- Appointment of Mrs Smita Thakur as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective June 18, 2026
Governance and Compliance
The Company Secretary confirmed the presence of a requisite quorum in compliance with Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013. Remote e-voting was available from September 13, 2026, to September 15, 2026, with additional voting facilities provided during the meeting for those who had not voted earlier.
Ms Meena Naidu of M/s Meena Naidu & Associates served as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The consolidated voting results are expected to be declared within two working days and filed with the stock exchanges.
How might the appointment of Mrs Smita Thakur as an Independent Director influence Simplex Castings' strategic direction and corporate governance practices over the next five years?
What specific growth initiatives or capital allocation plans are expected to be prioritized following the approval of the FY26 audited financial statements?
How does the clean statutory and secretarial audit report position Simplex Castings against competitors in the castings sector regarding regulatory compliance and investor confidence?































