Key Resolution Details
- Special resolution for appointment of Mr Partha Satpathy (DIN: 11589079) as Non-Executive Independent Director
- Appointment term: 3 consecutive years effective from 08th September 2026
- Not liable to retire by rotation
- Requires shareholder approval via special resolution
Background and Rationale
- Mr Satpathy was initially appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) on 27th May 2026, contingent upon receiving security clearance from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- DGCA security clearance received on 08th September 2026 via letter dated 02nd September 2026
- Recommendation made by Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC)
- Appointment complies with Regulation 17 and Regulation 25 of SEBI LODR Regulations
Director Qualifications and Profile
- Name: Mr Partha Satpathy (DIN: 11589079)
- Date of Birth: 17/03/1965, Age: 61 years, Nationality: Indian
- Father's Name: Mr Damodar Satpathy
- Qualifications: Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma (UK), MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Master's in International Human Rights and Law from University of Essex (UK), B.Sc. (Physics Honours) from Delhi University
- Experience: 35+ years in diplomacy and international relations, including 15 years at Ambassadorial levels
- Expertise: Governance, negotiation, crisis management, risk mitigation, business development, ESG principles, corporate governance, international relations
- Current directorships: None
- Committee memberships: None
- Shareholding in company: Nil
Compliance Declarations
- Mr Satpathy has submitted declaration meeting independence criteria under Section 149(6) of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing Regulations
- Not disqualified under Section 164 of Companies Act, 2013
- Not debarred by SEBI or any other authority
- Consent given to act as Director
- Registered with data bank of Independent Directors maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
Voting Process Details
- Voting method: Remote e-voting only (no physical ballots)
- Service provider: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
- Scrutinizer: Mr Sourjya Prakash Mohapatra, Practicing Chartered Accountant (Membership No. 052805)
- Cut-off date: 09th October 2026
- Voting period: 14th October 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to 12th November 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Results declaration: On or before 14th November 2026
- Resolution deemed passed on 12th November 2026 if approved
Document Availability
- Postal Ballot Notice available on company website (www.imfa.in), BSE (www.bseindia.com), NSE (www.nseindia.com), and NSDL (www.evoting.nsdl.com)
- Material documents available for inspection at registered office during working hours
- Electronic copies available upon request to investor-relation@imfa.in or secretarial@imfa.in
Financial Impact
No financial impact quantified in the disclosure. Director remuneration will include sitting fees and commission as approved.