Event Overview
The 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Smiths & Founders (India) Limited was held on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM through Video Conferencing (VC). The meeting was conducted in compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Meeting Participants
- Mr. Suresh Shastry, Chairman & Managing Director, chaired the meeting
- Directors present: Mr. Ramesh Rao (Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee), Mr. N. Sreeramaiah (Independent Director), Mrs. Shailaja Suresh (Non-Executive Director), and Mr. Arkalgud Suryanarayana Sundar (Independent Director)
- External attendees: Mr. Ritesh Sharma, Partner of M/s. SNR & Company, Chartered Accountants; Mr. Nagesha Rao, Practicing Company Secretary, Secretarial Auditor and Scrutinizer for e-voting process
- Company officers: Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary were present
Business Transacted
Ordinary Business
1. Adoption of the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors
2. Re-appointment of Mrs. Shailaja Suresh (DIN: 01326440), who retired by rotation and offered herself for re-appointment
Special Business
1. Approval for Alteration of Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the Company
2. Continuation of Mr. Suresh Shastry as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company on attaining the age of seventy years
Meeting Details
The meeting commenced at 10:00 AM and concluded at 10:30 AM. The requisite quorum was present. The Chairman confirmed that the Company had taken all feasible efforts to provide Members an opportunity to participate in the AGM.