Wires & Fabriks shareholders approve Khaitan family leadership reshuffle
Wires & Fabriks (S.A.) Limited completed its 69th Annual General Meeting on July 29, 2026, where shareholders approved the reappointment of three Khaitan family members to key leadership roles with new designations effective April 2027. The meeting also declared a dividend of ₹0.10 per equity share for FY26. All resolutions were passed with overwhelming majority support, reflecting strong promoter backing.
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Wires & Fabriks shareholders have formally approved a significant restructuring of its top leadership during the 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 29, 2026. The meeting also saw the declaration of a dividend of ₹0.10 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The leadership changes involve three key executives from the Khaitan family, with new designations and remuneration packages approved for a term starting April 1, 2027. This consolidation of family control ensures continuity in strategic direction while aligning roles with operational responsibilities.
The AGM, conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), commenced at 3:00 p.m. IST and concluded at 3:56 p.m. IST. Dr. Mahendra Khaitan, Managing Director, chaired the proceedings on behalf of Mr. Kishan Kumar Khaitan, Chairman, citing technical difficulties. Dr. Khaitan confirmed that the requisite quorum was present and that all statutory registers were open for inspection. He noted that the auditors’ report contained no adverse remarks or qualifications requiring specific deliberation.
Leadership Restructuring Details
Shareholders approved special resolutions to reappoint three directors with changes in their designations and terms. The appointments were initially approved by the Board on May 28, 2026, and subsequently ratified by shareholders. The new terms are effective from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. Remuneration for these roles was also approved for a period of three years, from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2030.
| Director Name | New Designation | Previous Designation | Term Period | Remuneration Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishan Kumar Khaitan | Chairman | Chairman | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2032 | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2030 |
| Dr. Mahendra Khaitan | Vice Chairman | Managing Director | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2032 | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2030 |
| Devesh Khaitan | Managing Director | Joint Managing Director | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2032 | Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2030 |
Dr. Mahendra Khaitan’s role shifts from Managing Director to Vice Chairman, while Mr. Devesh Khaitan is elevated from Joint Managing Director to Managing Director. Mr. Kishan Kumar Khaitan continues as Chairman. The company affirmed that none of the reappointed directors have been debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority, in compliance with BSE circular no. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 dated June 20, 2018.
Voting Results and Compliance
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI master Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024 (updated as on January 30, 2026), the company submitted the proceedings to the stock exchanges. Voting was conducted through remote e-voting via NSDL, with the remote voting period running from July 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
The detailed voting results and the Scrutinizer’s Report, prepared in accordance with Regulation 44 of SEBI LODR and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, were communicated to the exchanges within the stipulated timeframe. Twinkle Agarwal, Practising Company Secretary, served as the scrutinizer. All six resolutions — including the adoption of financial statements, dividend declaration, and director reappointments — were passed with requisite majority. For instance, the resolution to adopt the financial statements received 99.99% support in favor, with only 44 votes against out of 2,296,331 polled. Company Secretary Bishwajit Singh facilitated the transaction of businesses and confirmed that all resolutions had been put to vote successfully.
Historical Stock Returns for Wires & Fabriks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.98% | +4.66% | +21.45% | 0.0% | -33.44% | 0.0% |
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