Yarn Syndicate appoints Burhanuddin Lokhandwala as independent director
Yarn Syndicate has appointed Mr. Burhanuddin Hakimuddin Lokhandwala as an Additional Non-Executive and Independent Director for a five-year term effective May 25, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Following this, the Board reconstituted the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Lokhandwala, with three years of experience in finance, joins these committees as a member alongside Ms. Nidhi Bansal and other directors.

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yarn syndicate has appointed Mr. Burhanuddin Hakimuddin Lokhandwala as an Additional Non-Executive and Independent Director effective May 25, 2026. The appointment is for a period of five years subject to the approval of shareholders. The decision was taken during a Board meeting held on May 25, 2026, at the company's registered office in Ahmedabad.
The appointment follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Lokhandwala brings three years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and corporate governance to the role. The company affirmed that the appointee is not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority.
Consequent to the appointment, the Board has reconstituted its key committees. The Audit Committee, formed under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, now includes Ms. Nidhi Bansal as Chairperson, Mr. Burhanuddin Hakimuddin Lokhandwala as Member, and Mr. Ravi Niranjan Pandya as Member.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has also been reconstituted under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Ms. Nidhi Bansal continues as the Chairperson, with Mr. Burhanuddin Hakimuddin Lokhandwala serving as a Member. Mr. Tarachand Gangasahay Agrawal is also a Member of this committee.
Committee Composition
| Name of the Committee Members | Category | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Nidhi Bansal | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Chairperson |
| Mr. Burhanuddin Hakimuddin Lokhandwala | Non-Executive - Independent Director | Member |
| Mr. Ravi Niranjan Pandya | Executive Director | Member |
The disclosures were made to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Yarn Syndicate
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.59% | +8.69% | +12.95% | +10.70% | -9.02% | +822.29% |
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