Ashima Limited Redesignates Director Due to Professional Service Engagement
Ashima Limited has redesignated Mr. Sanjay Majmudar from Independent to Non-Independent Director due to potential conflicts arising from the company's intention to engage professional services from his chartered accountancy firm M/s. Parikh & Majmudar. The change, effective January 6, 2026, requires shareholder approval through postal ballot and maintains his board position while altering his independence status.

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Ashima Limited's Board of Directors has approved the redesignation of Mr. Sanjay Shaileshbhai Majmudar from Non-Executive Independent Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective January 6, 2026. The decision was communicated to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Reason for Redesignation
The redesignation stems from the company's intention to engage professional services from M/s. Parikh & Majmudar, Chartered Accountants, where Mr. Majmudar serves as a partner. The firm provides professional services relating to accounting, auditing, taxation, financial advisory and allied matters. This engagement may affect Mr. Majmudar's independence criteria as specified under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name | Mr. Sanjay Shaileshbhai Majmudar |
| DIN | 00091305 |
| Current Position | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| New Position | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Effective Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Professional Firm | M/s. Parikh & Majmudar, Chartered Accountants |
Director Profile and Experience
Mr. Sanjay Majmudar, born on March 21, 1963, is a qualified B.Com, FCA, and LLB with approximately 40 years of experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant. He possesses rich experience in Corporate Laws, Direct Tax Laws, Mergers and Acquisitions, Transfer Pricing, Capital Markets and Securities Laws, Banking and Finance, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws, and Corporate Governance matters.
Board Engagement and Directorships
Mr. Majmudar was initially appointed to Ashima Limited's board on November 3, 2018, and served his second term as Independent Director from November 3, 2023, until January 6, 2026. He attended all four board meetings during the year and holds zero shares in the company.
| Current Directorships | Committee Positions |
|---|---|
| Ashima Limited | Audit Committee (Chairman), Stakeholders Relationship Committee (Member) |
| AIA Engineering Limited | Audit Committee, CSR Committee, Risk Management Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Member) |
| M & B Engineering Limited | Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee (Member) |
| Welcast Steels Limited | Audit Committee, CSR Committee (Member) |
| Senores Pharmaceuticals Limited | Stakeholder Relationship Committee (Chairman), Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee (Member) |
Approval Process and Compliance
The redesignation was approved based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and requires shareholder approval through postal ballot. As a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, Mr. Majmudar will be liable to retire by rotation and remain eligible for sitting fees and expense reimbursement for board meeting attendance as per company policy. The company has fulfilled its regulatory disclosure obligations by informing both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about this governance change.
Historical Stock Returns for Ashima
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.51% | -8.18% | -3.19% | -39.52% | -48.15% | +35.62% |
































