Appointment of Mr. Deepak Zope (DIN: 07870467) as an Additional Director (Whole time) and resignation of Mr. Anurag Kanwatia (DIN: 11069031) Whole time Director & CFO of the Company.
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Abans Enterprises announced that Mr. Anurag Kanwatia, who served as Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned for personal reasons, effective February 28, 2026. To fill the void, the Board appointed Mr. Deepak Zope as an Additional Director (Whole-Time) for a three-year term starting March 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Zope is a long-time Abans Group insider with over 10 years at the company and 14 years in financial services, holding a Commerce degree and an MBA in Finance. The Board also withdrew the previously announced scheme to merge Abans Jewels Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary) into Abans Enterprises, citing that the expected benefits were no longer clearly demonstrable given changing business and market conditions. The company said the scheme withdrawal has no impact on its financial position.
Shareholders should note a change in financial leadership, though the new appointee is a familiar internal candidate which may ensure continuity. The withdrawal of the subsidiary merger removes a previously anticipated restructuring event and means no immediate consolidation benefit, but management states it protects financial interests.