Jindal Worldwide Appoints Omprakash Bhandari & Bhavi Shah as Independent Directors
Jindal Worldwide Limited appointed Mr. Omprakash Ugamraj Bhandari and Mrs. Bhavi Shreyans Shah as Additional Directors, designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Both appointments are effective from September 30, 2026, for a term of two consecutive years, subject to member approval.
The appointment of independent directors can enhance corporate governance and strategic oversight, potentially impacting the company's long-term direction and stakeholder confidence.
The appointment of new directors is a routine corporate governance action and does not inherently indicate a positive or negative financial impact on the company.
Jindal Worldwide Limited announced the appointment of two Additional Directors, designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors, to its Board. The appointments were approved during a Board meeting held on September 30, 2026, which commenced at 18:00 P.M. and concluded at 20:35 P.M. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to the approval of the Company's Members.
Mr. Omprakash Ugamraj Bhandari (DIN: 00056458), aged 73, has been appointed for an initial term of two consecutive years. He brings over 32 years of experience in auditing, taxation, merchant banking, and financial matters, with significant exposure as a practicing Chartered Accountant across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Mrs. Bhavi Shreyans Shah (DIN: 09850520), aged 43, has also been appointed for a first term of two consecutive years. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and an Insolvency Professional, possessing in-depth knowledge in auditing, accounting, taxation, finance, and insolvency law.
The company confirmed that both appointees meet the independence criteria as per the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations, and are not debarred from holding a director's office by any regulatory authority. Their appointments are effective from September 30, 2026. The company has also updated its website with this information.
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