Jagran Prakashan to hold EGM on May 29, 2026, to remove directors
Jagran Prakashan Limited will hold an EGM on May 29, 2026, to remove eight directors, including seven independent directors and one whole-time director. The EGM is called upon the requisition of a major shareholder. Remote e-voting will be open from May 26 to May 28, 2026.
The removal of multiple directors, including independent ones, can impact corporate governance and strategic direction. The involvement of a major shareholder and ongoing legal disputes add to the potential impact on the company's operations and investor confidence.
The announcement concerns a significant corporate action involving director removals, which is a sensitive matter. While it's a procedural step, the underlying reasons and ongoing legal proceedings introduce uncertainty, making the sentiment neutral.
Jagran Prakashan Limited has announced an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
The EGM has been convened on the requisition of Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited, which holds 67.97% of the company's paid-up equity share capital.
The primary agenda for the EGM is to consider and pass special resolutions for the removal of Ms. Divya Karani, Mr. Shailendra Swarup, Ms. Anita Nayyar, Ms. Kemisha Soni, Mr. Pramod Agarwal, Mr. Shaalin Tandon, and Mr. Arun Anant, all independent directors, and Mr. Satish Chandra Mishra, a whole-time director.
The reason cited for the proposed removal is that these directors were allegedly not validly appointed, as Mr. Mahendra Mohan Gupta did not exercise the company's voting rights in accordance with board decisions. The company has also filed an application before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking reliefs in relation to this Special Notice.
The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is Friday, May 22, 2026. Remote e-voting will commence on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and conclude on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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