Global Defence Industries Limited has successfully completed its corporate name change process after receiving official approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The company, previously known as Nibe Ordnance and Maritime Limited , announced the formal completion of its rebranding initiative effective February 24, 2026.

Official ROC Approval and Documentation

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to the change of name on February 24, 2026, officially recognizing the corporate transformation. The certificate was digitally signed by Prerna Panwar, Assistant Registrar of Companies at the Central Processing Centre in Manesar, Haryana.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The company fulfilled its regulatory obligations by informing BSE Limited about the name change under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Mukesh Ranga (Membership No.: A30560) signed the official communication, referencing earlier intimations dated December 30, 2025, and January 30, 2026.

Corporate Address and Operational Details

Global Defence Industries Limited maintains its registered office at 202, C-Wing, Windfall, Sahar Plaza Complex, J B Nagar Marol, M. V. Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400059, Maharashtra. The company operates as a company limited by shares within the defence and maritime sector.

Regulatory Requirements and Stakeholder Impact

According to MCA guidelines, the company must display both its old and new names for a period of two years at all locations where corporate identification is required under Section 12 of the Companies Act. The certificate clarifies that the name change does not affect existing rights and liabilities of stakeholders. All interested parties can verify the company's current status and view public documents through the Ministry's official website at www.mca.gov.in/MCA21 .

Nibe ordnance & maritime Limited has announced key board changes following a meeting held on February 11, 2026. The company has appointed a new Executive Director while accepting the resignation of its Whole-time Director, marking significant leadership transitions within the organization.

Board Appointment Details

The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Ravi Kant as Additional Director. The appointment details are structured as follows:

Executive Profile and Experience

Mr. Ravi Kant brings extensive expertise to the organization with over 3 decades of experience in ammunition production within Indian Ordnance Factories. His educational background includes a Master of Technology in Production Engineering from IIT Roorkee.

Key highlights of his professional experience include:

• Played a vital role in establishing Munitions India Limited (MIL) as its first Chairman & Managing Director
• Served as Secretary of Board and Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Defence
• Led Ordnance Factory Khamaria, recognized as India's largest Ammunition Factory
• Currently serves as Director in multiple company subsidiaries: Global Munition Limited, Globe Forge Limited, and Global Explosives Limited

Director Resignation

Simultaneously, the company accepted the resignation of Mr. Mahesh Panwar from his position as Whole-time Director. The resignation details are outlined below:

Mr. Panwar confirmed in his resignation letter that his decision was entirely personal, with no other material reasons contributing to his departure. He expressed gratitude to the Board Members for their support during his tenure.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has fulfilled all regulatory requirements under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 04:36 p.m. and concluded at 05:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026.

The company confirmed that Mr. Ravi Kant is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other regulatory authority. All necessary disclosures have been submitted to BSE Limited and made available on the company website at www.anshuni.com .