GSFC Seeks Shareholder Approval for Director and MD Appointments via Postal Ballot
GSFC is seeking shareholder approval through a postal ballot for the appointment of Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS as Director and Managing Director, and Mr. Ashwani Kumar, IAS as Director. Remote e-voting will be open from February 21 to March 22, 2026. Results are expected by March 24, 2026.
Appointments of key management personnel like a Managing Director and Directors can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic direction and operational management.
The announcement pertains to routine corporate governance procedures involving board appointments, which are standard for listed companies and do not inherently suggest positive or negative performance or outlook.
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC) has issued a Notice of Postal Ballot, dated February 9, 2026, to its members seeking approval for the appointment of two new directors. The resolutions, to be voted on via remote e-voting, include the appointment of Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS (DIN: 07161855) as a Director and as the Managing Director of the company. Additionally, Mr. Ashwani Kumar, IAS (DIN: 06581753) is proposed for appointment as a Director.
Dr. Rajender Kumar's appointment as Managing Director is effective from January 3, 2026, for a period not exceeding five years or until further orders from the Government of Gujarat, whichever is earlier. He will not receive remuneration from GSFC but will continue to receive his official pay scale from the Government of Gujarat. Mr. Ashwani Kumar's appointment as a Director is effective from January 28, 2026, and he will be entitled to sitting fees and out-of-pocket expenses for attending board and committee meetings.
The remote e-voting period will commence on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and conclude on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The results of the postal ballot are expected to be declared by Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to facilitate the e-voting process.
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