Deccan Health Care Reappoints Ruchi Khattar as Independent Director, Approves Annual Report
Deccan Health Care's board has reappointed Ruchi Khattar as Independent Director for a second five-year term, approved the annual report for FY 2024-25, and scheduled the 29th AGM for September 30, 2025. The board also appointed M/s. M. R. Bhatia and Co. as Secretarial Auditors for five years and made decisions regarding the e-voting process and disclosure of material events.

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Deccan Health Care Limited has announced several key decisions made during its recent board meeting, including the reappointment of a director and the approval of its annual report.
Board Reappoints Ruchi Khattar as Independent Director
The Board of Directors has approved the reappointment of Ms. Ruchi Khattar as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, effective from September 4, 2025, to September 3, 2030. This decision is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Ms. Khattar, a graduate from Lady Sri Ram College, Delhi University, brings 25 years of experience in Accounts, Finance, and Insurance Compliance to the role. Her professional background includes senior positions at Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited and Max Insurance Company Limited.
Annual Report and AGM
The board has approved the annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The company's 29th AGM is scheduled for September 30, 2025, and will be conducted through video conferencing.
Appointment of Secretarial Auditors
The board has appointed M/s. M. R. Bhatia and Co., Practising Company Secretaries, as the company's Secretarial Auditors for five consecutive years, from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-2030. This appointment is also subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
M/s. M. R. Bhatia and Co., based in Ahmedabad, is a peer-reviewed firm known for its expertise in corporate law, SEBI regulations, and compliance services. The firm has been recognized by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for maintaining high professional standards.
Other Board Decisions
The board has also:
- Appointed M/s M. R. Bhatia & Co, Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad as the scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process at the AGM.
- Authorized Mr. Ronak Darji, Company Secretary, to determine the materiality of events or information for disclosures to the stock exchange.
These decisions reflect Deccan Health Care's commitment to maintaining strong corporate governance practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The board meeting, which commenced at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 3:50 p.m., has set the stage for the company's operations and governance for the coming financial year.
Historical Stock Returns for Deccan Health Care
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