Elecon Engineering Appoints New CFO, Reappoints CMD, Approves Final Dividend
Elecon Engineering appointed Chintan Shah as CFO. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per share for FY25-26. Prayasvin Patel was re-appointed CMD for 3 years from July 1, 2026. Aayush Shah appointed Executive Director from Oct 1, 2026. Dr. Savan Godiawala appointed Independent Director. Audited results for FY ended March 31, 2026, approved.
The appointment of a new CFO and re-appointment of CMD, along with dividend declaration, are significant for corporate governance and shareholder returns, impacting investor confidence and company strategy.
The announcement includes positive corporate actions such as key management appointments, re-appointment of leadership, dividend recommendation, and approval of financial results with an unmodified opinion.
Elecon Engineering Company Limited announced several key decisions following its Board Meeting on April 15, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Chintan Shah as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective the same day. Mr. Shah brings nearly 19 years of experience in finance and accounts.
Furthermore, the Board recommended a Final Dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (150%) for the financial year 2025-26. The company also announced the re-appointment of Mr. Prayasvin Patel as the Chairman & Managing Director for a term of three years, effective July 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Additionally, Mr. Aayush Shah was appointed as Executive Director for a three-year term starting October 1, 2026, also pending member approval at the AGM. Dr. Savan Godiawala was appointed as an Additional Director, designated as a Non-Executive & Independent Director for five years, effective April 15, 2026, also requiring member approval at the AGM.
The Board also approved the re-appointment of M/s. CNK & Associates LLP as Statutory Auditors for a second five-year term, M/s. K. C. Mehta & Co. LLP as Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27, and M/s. Ketki D. Visariya & Co. as Cost Auditor for FY 2026-27. M/s. CNK & Associates LLP was also re-appointed as Tax Auditors for FY 2026-27. The company also approved its Audited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for the Quarter & Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, with an unmodified auditor's report.
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