Dish TV India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company.
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At the 37th AGM held on August 14, 2025, Dish TV shareholders approved the re-appointment of Mr. Manoj Dobhal as Director. However, shareholders rejected the appointments of Mr. Mayank Talwar and Mr. Gurinder Singh as Independent Directors, causing both to vacate office from the close of business on August 14, 2025. To fill the resulting board vacancy (the board would have fallen below the statutory minimum of 3 directors), the previously approved appointments of Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor and Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt as Independent Directors became effective immediately on August 14, 2025. Mr. Kapoor brings 34+ years of leadership experience including prior stints at Dish TV, United Breweries, Bharti Airtel, and Pepsi, while Ms. Bhatt has 34+ years in banking and finance. Both new directors will serve five-year terms.
The rejection of two independent director appointees by shareholders raises a mild corporate governance red flag, as it suggests dissatisfaction with the board nominees. However, the company acted swiftly to maintain the statutory minimum board strength by activating two alternative independent directors, so operational continuity is preserved. Investors should watch for any further governance-related shareholder dissent at future meetings.