HMA Agro Appoints New Chairperson & MD, Whole-Time Directors, and Senior Management
HMA Agro Industries Limited's Board approved Mr. Gulzar Ahmad as Chairperson & MD from June 3, 2026. Mr. Viswambharan Parameswaran and Mr. Bhabani Sankar Acharya appointed as Whole-Time Directors from April 25, 2026. Mr. Gaurav Rajendra Luthra re-appointed as Independent Director from June 3, 2026. Six personnel promoted to Senior Management from May 1, 2026.
The changes in directorship and senior management are material for the company's governance and strategic direction. The re-appointments and new appointments suggest continuity and potential for future growth, impacting the company's operational and strategic framework.
The announcement details significant appointments and re-appointments in key leadership positions, including Chairperson, Managing Director, Whole-Time Directors, and Senior Management Personnel, which are generally viewed positively as they indicate stability and growth.
HMA Agro Industries Limited held a Board Meeting on April 25, 2026, which commenced at 3:30 PM and concluded at 4:21 PM. The Board approved several key appointments and changes.
Mr. Gulzar Ahmad was approved for re-designation as Chairperson and Managing Director for a term of five years, commencing June 3, 2026, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.
The Board also approved the appointment of Mr. Viswambharan Parameswaran and Mr. Bhabani Sankar Acharya as Executive Additional Directors. Subject to shareholder approval, they will be appointed as Whole-Time Directors for a term of five years, effective April 25, 2026.
Furthermore, Mr. Gaurav Rajendra Luthra was re-appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five years, commencing June 3, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
In addition, six personnel were approved for promotion and designation as Senior Management Personnel (SMP), effective May 1, 2026. These include Mohammad Mehmood Qureshi (Head – Commercial & Administration), Mr. Mahtab Alam (Head – Procurement & Sourcing), Mr. Parvez Alam (Senior Advisor – General Business Affairs), Mohammad Kamil Qureshi (Head – International Business), Mr. Shiv Kumar (Head – Human Resources), and Mr. Lalit Kumar Gupta (IT / Systems Manager).
The Board also approved the divestment of 100% equity shareholding in wholly owned subsidiaries, M/s FNS Agro Foods Limited and Laal Agro Foods Private Limited. Approval was also given for shifting the registered office from Uttar Pradesh to the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, subject to shareholder and government approvals.
Friday, April 24, 2026, was approved as the cut-off date for determining e-voting eligibility. M/s. R.C. Sharma & Associates was appointed as the Scrutinizer, and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) was appointed as the e-voting agency. The Notice of Postal Ballot was approved, with e-voting commencing on April 29, 2026, and concluding on May 28, 2026.
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