Reliance Communications Appoints New Independent Director and Secretarial Auditors
Reliance Communications Limited (RCom) shareholders approved key appointments at the 21st Annual General Meeting. Smt. Priyanka Agarwal, a 39-year-old Fellow Member of ICSI, was appointed as an Independent Director for a five-year term. M/s. Ashita Kaul & Associates were approved as Secretarial Auditors for FY 2025-26 to 2029-30. RCom continues to operate under corporate insolvency resolution process, managed by Resolution Professional Mr. Anish Niranjan Nanavaty. All AGM resolutions passed with significant majority, including adoption of financial statements and reappointment of Smt. Grace Thomas as director.

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Reliance Communications Limited (RCom) has made significant changes to its board and auditing structure, as approved by shareholders at the company's 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 30, 2025.
Key Appointments
Shareholders have given their nod to the appointment of Smt. Priyanka Agarwal as an Independent Director for a five-year term, effective from December 09, 2024. Agarwal, 39, brings a wealth of experience to the board. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and a Registered Valuer in Securities & Financial Assets. With 15 years of experience, her expertise spans Corporate Laws, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Legal Due Diligence, Corporate Restructuring, and Intellectual Property Rights.
In addition to this board-level appointment, the shareholders also approved M/s. Ashita Kaul & Associates as the company's Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term, covering the financial years 2025-26 to 2029-30. The firm is led by Ms. Ashita Kaul, who boasts over 22 years of experience in secretarial audit and corporate advisory services.
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
It's important to note that Reliance Communications Limited continues to operate under a corporate insolvency resolution process. Since June 28, 2019, the company's affairs, business, and assets have been managed by Resolution Professional Mr. Anish Niranjan Nanavaty. This appointment was made by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench.
AGM Proceedings
The AGM, conducted through video conferencing, saw the passage of several resolutions. These included:
- Adoption of audited financial statements
- Reappointment of Smt. Grace Thomas as a director
- Ratification of remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the financial year ending March 31, 2026
Voting Results
The company reported that all resolutions put forth at the AGM were passed with significant majority. Key voting results include:
Resolution | Votes in Favor |
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Appointment of Smt. Priyanka Agarwal as Independent Director | 98.83% |
Appointment of Secretarial Auditors | 98.88% |
These appointments and approvals come at a crucial time for Reliance Communications, as the company continues to navigate through its insolvency proceedings. The addition of experienced professionals to its governance structure may be seen as a step towards strengthening its corporate oversight and compliance mechanisms.
Historical Stock Returns for Reliance Communications
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