EMA India seeks shareholder approval for two director appointments

EMA India Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao as Executive Director and Rajendra Senapati as Independent Director. The company submitted the newspaper publication notice to BSE on April 10, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The postal ballot is being conducted under Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 and 22 of the Companies Rules, 2014. The company said the appointments will be considered through remote e-voting, with April 3, 2026 set as the cut-off date for shareholder eligibility.

The voting period is scheduled to begin on April 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST and close on May 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST. Results are to be declared on or before May 12, 2026. The company has appointed Central Depository Services Limited to facilitate the remote e-voting process for shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners as of the cut-off date.

Apurva Shivaji Adhalrao is proposed for appointment as Executive Non-Independent Director through an ordinary resolution. His appointment was initially made as Additional Director on February 13, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

The company said Adhalrao brings 20 years of administrative experience and holds a BBA and diploma from IMI Switzerland, with specialized education in hospitality management. The 37-year-old candidate currently holds 90,000 equity shares in the company and serves as a director in Dynalog India Limited and Paramount Mechanics Private Limited.

Rajendra Senapati is proposed for appointment as Independent Director through a special resolution. The company said the 54-year-old candidate is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with 27 years of professional experience, including 21 years in diverse corporate leadership roles and more than six years in professional practice as a Chartered Accountant.

According to the company, Senapati has expertise in board-level financial oversight, statutory and regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls specific to MSME entities. The Board of Directors has recommended both appointments, and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has provided favorable recommendations for their respective appointments.