Gujarat Craft Industries Announces Key Board Decisions, AGM Date, and Leadership Changes
Gujarat Craft Industries Limited has scheduled its 41st AGM for September 29, 2025, via video conferencing. The company set September 22, 2025, as the record date for dividend eligibility. Mr. Rishab Chhajer has been elevated to Chairman and Joint Managing Director, with potential re-appointment for a three-year term. Mr. Parth B. Thakkar joins as an Additional Director. The board reconstituted its Nomination & Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committees. M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates may be appointed as Secretarial Auditors for five years, subject to shareholder approval.

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Gujarat Craft Industries Limited , a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, has announced several significant corporate decisions following its board meeting held on July 26, 2025. The company has set the stage for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and made important changes to its leadership structure.
41st AGM Scheduled
The board has decided to convene the 41st Annual General Meeting of Gujarat Craft Industries on September 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. In line with modern corporate practices, the AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), adhering to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI.
Record Date for Dividend
Shareholders should note that September 22, 2025, has been fixed as the Record Date for determining eligibility to receive the final dividend for the financial year 2024-25, if declared at the AGM. The company plans to disburse the dividend, if approved, on or after September 29, 2025, within the statutory time limit.
E-voting Details
To ensure shareholder participation, the company has arranged for remote e-voting facilities. The e-voting period will commence on September 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on September 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025, will be eligible to cast their votes electronically.
Leadership Changes and Appointments
In a significant move, the board has elevated Mr. Rishab Chhajer to the position of Chairman and Joint Managing Director. Furthermore, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, Mr. Chhajer is set to be re-appointed as Chairman & Managing Director for a three-year term starting February 13, 2026.
The board has also approved the appointment of Mr. Parth B. Thakkar as an Additional Director (Non-Executive & Independent) for a five-year term beginning September 1, 2025, pending shareholder approval. Mr. Thakkar brings valuable experience in corporate law and SEBI regulations to the board.
Committee Reconstitutions
Effective September 1, 2025, the company will reconstitute its Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
Nomination & Remuneration Committee:
- Chair: Ms. Anal R. Desai
- Members: Mr. Hitendra Chopra and Mr. Parth B. Thakkar
Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
- Chair: Mr. Parth B. Thakkar
- Members: Mr. Rishabh Chhajer and Ms. Anal R. Desai
Appointment of Secretarial Auditors
Subject to shareholder approval, the board has recommended the appointment of M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, as the company's Secretarial Auditors for a term of five consecutive years from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
These decisions reflect Gujarat Craft Industries' commitment to robust corporate governance and strategic leadership. Shareholders and investors will be keenly watching how these changes impact the company's future direction and performance in the coming years.
Historical Stock Returns for Gujarat Craft Industries
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-2.36% | -5.14% | -14.05% | -20.34% | +17.00% | +440.00% |