Patel Engineering seeks approval for appointing two Independent Directors via Postal Ballot
Patel Engineering Limited is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for the appointment of Ms. Sudha Navandar and Ms. Jana Chatra as Independent Directors. The e-voting period is from April 21, 2026, to May 20, 2026, with results expected by May 21, 2026.
The appointment of independent directors is a standard governance procedure and is unlikely to have a significant immediate impact on the company's operations or financials.
The announcement is a routine corporate action regarding board appointments and does not inherently contain positive or negative financial implications.
Patel Engineering Limited has issued a notice for a postal ballot, seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of two new Independent Directors. Ms. Sudha Navandar (DIN: 02804964) and Ms. Jana Chatra (DIN: 07149281) are proposed to be appointed as Independent Directors.
Ms. Navandar, a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in audit and corporate consultancy, was initially appointed as an Additional Independent Director on March 16, 2026. Her appointment is proposed for a term of three consecutive years until March 15, 2029.
Ms. Chatra, with over twenty years of experience in consulting across corporate strategy, risk management, and compliance in the banking and finance sectors, was appointed as an Additional Independent Director on April 15, 2026. Her proposed term is also for three consecutive years, ending on April 14, 2029.
The voting process will be conducted exclusively through remote e-voting. The e-voting period commences on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and concludes on May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The results of the postal ballot will be announced on or before May 21, 2026. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the e-voting process.
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