Gallantt Ispat Limited has informed the Exchange about change in Management
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Gallantt Ispat Limited announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Two Independent Directors, Mrs. Smita Modi and Mr. Pankaj Khanna, tendered their resignations effective May 5, 2026, citing pre-occupation and other personal reasons. To fill the vacancies, the Board appointed two new Independent Directors: Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain (a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with 33+ years of experience in corporate governance, finance, and taxation) and Mr. Kishore Pariyar (a retired Reserve Bank of India officer who served as Chief General Manager and Regional Director). Both appointments are for a two-year term, effective May 5, 2026, subject to shareholder approval in the ensuing General Meeting. The company confirmed no directors or KMPs are debarred from holding office.
The simultaneous resignation of two independent directors could raise governance concerns for investors, as it reduces board independence. However, the replacement with two qualified professionals (one a finance expert and another a former RBI official) may help maintain board credibility, pending shareholder approval.