Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited has announced receiving AGMARK approval from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India for 30 blended spices and powdered spices products. The company informed the stock exchange about this development through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

AGMARK Certification Details

The approval has been granted under the provisions of the General Grading and Marketing Rules, 1988, which are notified under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act, 1937. This certification enables Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited to market its approved blended spices and powdered spices products under the AGMARK certification.

Regulatory Framework

The AGMARK certification falls under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act, 1937, and is governed by the General Grading and Marketing Rules, 1988. This regulatory framework ensures that agricultural products meet specific quality standards and grading requirements set by the government.

Business Impact

The AGMARK certificate provides Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited with official quality assurance for its spice products. The certification allows the company to market 30 different blended spices and powdered spices products under the AGMARK brand, which is recognized as a quality benchmark in the agricultural products sector.

The approval remains valid until March 31, 2030, providing the company with long-term certification benefits. This extended validity period offers stability for the company's marketing and business planning activities related to these certified products.

Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Ankur Pravin Gala as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This appointment follows the recent resignation of Ms. Pratibha Kumari Bharadia, who stepped down on December 31, 2025.

Board Meeting Outcome

The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on December 29, 2025, approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The meeting commenced at 3:45 PM IST and concluded at 4:00 PM IST.

New Appointee Profile

Mr. Ankur Pravin Gala is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with membership number A30211. He brings valuable experience in heading compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, Listing Regulations, and other relevant laws related to the corporate sector.

Previous Resignation Details

Ms. Pratibha Kumari Bharadia, the former Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Key Managerial Personnel, had tendered her resignation citing personal reasons and career opportunities outside the organization. Her resignation became effective on December 31, 2025, after working hours.

Regulatory Compliance

The appointment has been made in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.

Company Information

Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited operates from its registered office at Plot No. A-812, Thane-Belapur Road, MIDC Khairane, TTC Industrial Area, Koper Khairane, Navi Mumbai-400710, with a branch office in APMC Market, Vashi. The company trades under BSE scrip code 544329 and is led by Chairman and Managing Director Kaushik Sobhagchand Shah (DIN: 09484633).