Super Bakers appoints Thakkar, Udhwani as independent directors
Super Bakers (India) Ltd. has expanded its Board by appointing Parth B. Thakkar and Rajkumari R. Udhwani as additional non-executive independent directors. The Board approved the moves on July 25, 2026, with effectiveness from September 1, 2026, pending AGM ratification. The new directors will also join key statutory committees including the Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees.

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Super Bakers (India) Ltd. has appointed Parth B. Thakkar and Rajkumari R. Udhwani as additional non-executive independent directors to its Board of Directors. The Board approved the appointments on July 25, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Both directors will assume office effective September 1, 2026, pending final ratification by shareholders at the company’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). This expansion strengthens the governance structure ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
The 32nd AGM is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). This format complies with the Companies Act, 2013, read with MCA Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, and General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020. Shareholders will vote on the director appointments alongside other routine resolutions.
Director Profiles and Expertise
The new appointees bring specialized legal and corporate governance experience to the Board:
- Parth B. Thakkar (DIN: 10709057) holds a B.Com., LLB, and Company Secretary qualification. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with over seven years of experience in corporate governance, strategic management, and commercial functions.
- Rajkumari R. Udhwani (DIN: 02636225) holds a Master of Law degree and is a practicing advocate and trademark attorney. She possesses over a decade of experience in corporate law, intellectual property rights, management accounting, and banking.
Both directors hold no shareholding in the company and are not related to any existing directors or key managerial personnel. They have affirmed they are not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority.
Committee Reconstitutions
Effective September 1, 2026, the new directors will join key statutory committees, reshaping their composition:
| Committee | Chairman/Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Parth B. Thakkar | Rajkumari R. Udhwani, Anil S. Ahuja |
| Nomination & Remuneration | Rajkumari R. Udhwani | Parth B. Thakkar, Sunil A. Ahuja |
| Stakeholders' Relationship | Parth B. Thakkar | Rajkumari R. Udhwani, Anil S. Ahuja |
Anil S. Ahuja, Chairman and Managing Director, continues as a member of the Audit and Stakeholders' Relationship Committees. Sunil A. Ahuja, Non-Executive Director, joins the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
E-Voting and Secretarial Audit
Shareholders can exercise remote e-voting from 9:00 a.m. on September 18, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2026. The cut-off date for determining voting rights is September 14, 2026. E-voting during the AGM will remain open for 15 minutes after the meeting concludes.
Additionally, the Board appointed M/s. Kashyap R. Mehta & Partners as Secretarial Auditors for five consecutive financial years, from FY27 to FY31. This appointment was made on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. The firm, led by Managing Partner Yash K. Mehta, specializes in corporate law, capital markets, and SEBI compliance.
Historical Stock Returns for Super Bakers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.98% | +10.93% | +16.81% | -0.63% | +26.34% | +242.49% |
How might the specialized legal and IP expertise of the new directors influence Super Bakers' strategy regarding brand protection and regulatory compliance in the competitive FMCG sector?
What impact could the appointment of a long-term secretarial auditor for five years have on the company's approach to corporate governance and SEBI compliance standards?
Are there indications that the board expansion is preparing Super Bakers for specific upcoming strategic initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, or potential capital market activities?


































