EMA India Limited Appoints Two Additional Directors to Board
EMA India Limited appointed two Additional Directors during its February 13, 2026 board meeting. Mr. Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao was named Additional Executive Director, bringing hospitality management expertise and family connection as brother to Managing Director Mr. Akshay Shivaji Adhalrao. Mr. Rajendra Senapati joined as Additional Independent Director, contributing over 27 years of finance and corporate governance experience including 21 years in corporate leadership and 6+ years as a practicing Chartered Accountant. Both appointments are effective immediately and will continue until the next Annual General Meeting.
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EMA India Limited has strengthened its board composition with the appointment of two Additional Directors during a board meeting held on February 13, 2026. The meeting commenced at 04:00 P.M. and concluded at 05:00 P.M., where the board considered and approved key appointments to enhance corporate governance.
Board Appointments Overview
The company announced two strategic appointments to its board of directors, both effective immediately from February 13, 2026.
| Position: | Details |
|---|---|
| Executive Director: | Mr. Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao (DIN: 01239063) |
| Independent Director: | Mr. Rajendra Senapati (DIN: 10031791) |
| Effective Date: | February 13, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | Until ensuing Annual General Meeting |
Executive Director Appointment
Mr. Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao has been appointed as Additional Director (Executive, Non-Independent) of the company. The board confirmed that he is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director and meets the fit and proper criteria as prescribed under applicable provisions.
Educational Background:
- Three-Year Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management from International Hotel Management Institute (IMI), Lucerne, Switzerland (March 2010)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hotel and Tourism Management from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University through Kohinoor IMI School of Hospitality Management, Khandala
Key Relationship: Mr. Adhalrao is the brother of Mr. Akshay Shivaji Adhalrao, who serves as the Managing Director of the company.
Independent Director Appointment
Mr. Rajendra Senapati has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of the company. The board noted that he is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director and meets the criteria of independence under applicable provisions.
Professional Experience:
- Over 27 years of comprehensive experience in finance and corporate governance
- 21 years in diverse corporate leadership roles
- Over 6 years in professional practice as a Chartered Accountant
- Extensive expertise in board-level financial oversight, statutory and regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls, audit supervision, and strategic advisory
- Particular specialization in the MSME sector
Regulatory Compliance
The appointments were made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has provided all required details in compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/0155 dated November 11, 2024.
Both directors will hold their positions until the company's ensuing Annual General Meeting, after which their appointments may be subject to shareholder approval for continuation.
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