Onida Electronics Announces Key Management Changes and ESOP Grant
Onida Electronics approved new appointments including Jayesh Gandhi as Independent Director, Gunjan Srivastava as CEO & MD, and Manish Desai as CFO & Whole-time Director, all effective July 4, 2026. Kaval Mirchandani's role changed from MD to Whole-time Director. Shirish Suvagia resigned as CFO. The company also granted 12,50,000 ESOPs.
The changes in key management positions, including the appointment of a new CEO, MD, CFO, and Independent Director, can have a substantial impact on the company's strategic direction, operational efficiency, and corporate governance.
The announcement details several key management changes, including appointments and a resignation. While these are significant corporate actions, they do not inherently indicate a positive or negative shift in the company's immediate financial performance or outlook based solely on this information.
Onida Electronics Limited (formerly MIRC Electronics Limited) announced significant outcomes from its Board of Directors meeting held on July 3, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Jayesh Gandhi as an Additional Director (Independent Director) for a five-year term, effective July 4, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, Mr. Kaval Mirchandani's designation has been changed from Managing Director to Whole-time Director, also effective July 4, 2026.
Further, Mr. Gunjan Srivastava's appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Additional & Managing Director was approved, effective July 4, 2026. Mr. Srivastava has been serving as CEO since February 1, 2026. The Board also approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Desai as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective July 4, 2026. Mr. Desai will also serve as an Additional and Whole-time Director for three years, subject to member approval.
In a notable change, Mr. Shirish Suvagia resigned from his positions as Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, effective at the close of business hours on July 3, 2026. The Board expressed appreciation for his contributions and noted that his resignation was due to reasons outlined in his letter dated July 3, 2026.
Furthermore, the company approved the grant of 12,50,000 Employee Stock Options under the MIRC Electronics Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023. The exercise price will be at a 30% discount to the closing share price of June 25, 2026, but not lower than the exercise price for options granted on May 20, 2026. These options vest upon achieving performance milestones with a minimum one-year vesting period.
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