Zeal Aqua Limited appointed Manish R. Patel as its Secretarial Auditor for a period of five consecutive financial years, commencing from FY27 through FY31.

The appointment was approved by the members during the company's 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on September 30, 2026, via video conferencing and other audio-visual means. This move complies with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Appointment details

Manish R. Patel is a Practising Company Secretary with over 21 years of experience in corporate laws, governance, and compliance. He has been practicing in Surat since 2009 and became an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in 2006. His tenure will extend from the conclusion of the 18th AGM to the conclusion of the 23rd AGM.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. The company also referenced SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, regarding the required disclosures.

Zeal Aqua Limited shareholders approved a uniform remuneration of ₹5 lakh per month for the Chairman & Managing Director and three Whole-time Directors. The revision takes effect from October 1, 2026.

The decision was ratified by members at the 18th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2026, via video conferencing. The approval covers four key managerial personnel, standardizing their monthly compensation across leadership roles.

Remuneration details

The revised compensation structure applies equally to the top executive team. The following table outlines the specific individuals and their designated roles under the new agreement.

Regulatory compliance

The remuneration revision was executed in accordance with Sections 196, 197, and 198 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Schedule V. The company also adhered to applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The intimation was filed with BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations. Anita Digbijay Paul, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed off on the disclosure from Olpad, Surat.