Key Action

Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Nikhilesh Panchal (DIN: 00041080) as an Additional Director designated as an Independent Director.

Approval Details

  • Based on recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Subject to approval of Shareholders of the Company
  • Approved at Board Meeting held on Thursday, August 6, 2026

Term of Appointment

  • Five consecutive years
  • Commencing from August 14, 2026

Shareholder Approval Process

The Company shall seek approval of Shareholders through Postal Ballot.

Meeting Details

  • Meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m.
  • Meeting concluded at 2:15 p.m.

Director Profile - Mr. Nikhilesh Panchal

  • Practicing lawyer with more than 35 years of experience
  • Registered Advocate with Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
  • Registered Solicitor with Bombay Incorporated Law Society and Law Society of England & Wales, United Kingdom
  • Registered Patent and Trademark Attorney
  • Holds master's degree in law
  • Partner at M/s Khaitan & Co since 2005
  • Previously partner at M/s Little & Co.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate & Commercial laws
  • Acquisitions, mergers and amalgamations
  • Capital market transactions including primary market transactions involving domestic and international capital raising process by Indian companies
  • Secondary market transactions including takeover, buyback, delisting and capital reduction
  • Foreign collaborations, joint ventures and technology transfers involving Intellectual Property
  • Matters connected to procedures under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)

Document Availability

The information is available on the company website at www.bluestarindia.com