Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd has scheduled its 53rd Annual General Meeting for September 28, 2026, at its registered office in Mumbai. The meeting will address ordinary business, including the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26, alongside several special resolutions concerning board composition and management appointments.

Board Appointments and Re-appointments

The AGM agenda features three significant special resolutions regarding the company's leadership structure. Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mrs. Nayankuwar J. Rawal as Whole-Time Director for a further period of three years, effective November 20, 2026. Her remuneration package includes a monthly salary of up to ₹1,00,000, along with commission and special allowances as approved by the Board within statutory limits.

Additionally, the company seeks approval for the re-appointment of Shri Vishal Thakkar as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years. Thakkar, who was first appointed in 2021, has confirmed his continued eligibility under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. He will receive sitting fees for attending Board and Committee meetings.

A third resolution proposes changing the designation of Mr. Gopalsingh Rajput from Director to Whole-Time Director, effective August 12, 2026. Rajput, who holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and possesses over 32 years of manufacturing experience, will serve a three-year term. His proposed monthly salary is ₹2,75,000, subject to Board approval and statutory limits.

Director Retiring by Rotation

Mrs. Hansarani Ripudaman Singh Vaghela retires by rotation at the upcoming AGM and offers herself for re-appointment. She holds 1,12,700 shares in the company as of March 31, 2026. The Board recommends her re-appointment, noting her qualifications and experience.

Voting and Logistics

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 21, 2026, to September 28, 2026. The cutoff date for determining voting rights is September 21, 2026. Remote e-voting facilities are available through Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) from September 25, 2026, at 9:00 am to September 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Shareholders holding securities in demat mode can vote via their depository participant accounts or through the CDSL e-voting portal. Physical shareholders must use their folio numbers to access the e-voting module. The company has appointed M/s. Leena Agrawal & Co., Practising Company Secretaries, as the scrutinizer for the remote e-voting process.

Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd has fixed the date for its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) as September 28, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors approved the schedule during its meeting held on August 12, 2026.

The firm notified the Bombay Stock Exchange regarding the finalisation of the meeting date in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Key Dates and Timelines

The following dates have been established for the AGM process:

Shareholders eligible to vote must be recorded in the register of members as of the cut-off date of September 21, 2026. The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from September 22 through September 28, both days inclusive.

Voting and Documentation

Remote e-voting facilities will be available from September 25, 2026, at 9:00 am until September 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Members can cast their votes electronically during this window or participate in person at the AGM.

The notice convening the 53rd AGM, along with the annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, will be circulated to members in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws.

Venue Details

The meeting will be held at Mhatre Pen Building, 2nd Floor, 'B' wing, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai.