NewsStocksSword-Edge Commercials Limited Appoints Three Independent Directors, Reconstitutes Board CommitteesSword-Edge Commercials Limited Appoints Three Independent Directors, Reconstitutes Board Committees
Sword-Edge Commercials Limited appointed three new Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors - Ms. Neha Kargeti, Ms. Adithi Rathore, and Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu - for five-year terms from January 19, 2026 to January 18, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. The appointees bring diverse expertise in company law, media regulation, and automobile-logistics sectors. Following these appointments, the board reconstituted its three key committees with Manish Kumar as Chairman and the new directors as members.
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Sword-Edge Commercials Limited has strengthened its board governance by appointing three new Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors during its board meeting held on January 19, 2026. The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and are subject to shareholder approval.
New Director Appointments
The board approved the appointment of three independent directors for five-year terms from January 19, 2026 to January 18, 2031:
| Director | DIN | Age | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Neha Kargeti | 10940282 | 36 years | Qualified Company Secretary, B.com (HONS.) from Delhi University |
| Ms. Adithi Rathore | 11473799 | 33 years | Professional actor with 12+ years in regulated media environments |
| Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu | 10354722 | 46 years | 20+ years experience in automobile, logistics, fintech sectors |
Director Profiles and Expertise
Ms. Neha Kargeti brings over 10 years of experience in Company law, Finance Business law, and Content writing. She works as a content writer and has experience as a producer in advertising films. Her qualification as a Company Secretary adds valuable compliance expertise to the board.
Ms. Adithi Rathore offers strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and understanding of regulatory discipline gained through her 12 years of experience in highly regulated, contract-driven media environments. Her background provides the board with reputational sensitivity and independent oversight capabilities.
Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu contributes extensive industry knowledge from his two decades of experience across automobile and logistics sectors, with additional exposure to fintech and digital business models. His practical industry experience enhances the board's governance and decision-making capabilities.
Compliance and Independence
All three appointees have confirmed they meet the criteria of 'Independence' under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The company has verified that none of the new directors are debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.
Board Committee Reconstitution
Following the director appointments, the board approved the reconstitution of three key committees effective January 19, 2026:
| Committee | Chairman | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Manish Kumar | Ms. Neha Kargeti, Ms. Adithi Rathore, Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | Manish Kumar | Ms. Neha Kargeti, Ms. Adithi Rathore, Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Manish Kumar | Ms. Neha Kargeti, Ms. Adithi Rathore, Mr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu |
The board meeting commenced at 6:30 PM and concluded at 7:15 PM on January 19, 2026. These appointments demonstrate the company's commitment to strengthening corporate governance through diverse expertise and independent oversight.
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