GDL Leasing and Finance Limited has made a regulatory disclosure to BSE Limited regarding the appointment of an additional director.

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on September 04, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Bansal (DIN: 11916539) as an Additional Director. The appointment is in the category of Non-executive and Independent Director.

Key Details of Appointment:

  • Effective Date: September 4, 2026
  • Term: Five consecutive years
  • Condition: Subject to approval by the company's members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
  • Interim Status: Mr. Bansal will hold office up to the date of the ensuing AGM pending shareholder approval

Governance Process:

  • The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
  • The board meeting commenced at 03:00 PM and concluded at 4:15 PM on September 04, 2026.
  • The disclosure is made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
  • Reference is made to SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Director Profile:

Mr. Pankaj Bansal is a graduate professional with over two decades of entrepreneurship and commercial experience. He founded his business venture in 2002 specializing in the commercial trading and distribution of higher education books, academic publications, and professional literature for post-secondary students and professionals. Over the past 24 years, he has built extensive expertise in business management, supply chain operations, strategic planning, and financial management within the corporate sector.

Compliance Status:

The disclosure confirms that Mr. Pankaj Bansal is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order from SEBI or any other authority.