GK Energy appoints Avanti Rajwade as Secretarial Auditor for five-year term

GK Energy Limited has announced the appointment of a new Secretarial Auditor, with the board approving the move on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Avanti Rajwade, a Practicing Company Secretary, has been proposed for a five-year term as Secretarial Auditor, from the financial year 2026-27 through 2030-31, subject to approval by the company’s members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The formal details will be uploaded on the company’s website and filed with the exchange in due course.

Avanti Rajwade is a practicing company secretary and an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) since 2012. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and has advised clients across sectors with turnovers ranging from Rs 500 crores to Rs 5,000 crores. Her core expertise lies in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, positioning her to oversee the company’s statutory and governance obligations with a seasoned, cross-industry lens.

The appointment signals GK Energy’s continued emphasis on robust governance and compliance oversight as it charts its path into the next financial year and beyond. With a dedicated secretarial auditor in place, the company aims to strengthen its regulatory framework, ensure rigorous adherence to statutory requirements, and maintain transparency with shareholders and stakeholders alike. The AGM remains the decisive moment for formalizing the appointment for the stated five-year tenure.

The company’s leadership and governance teams are positioning GK Energy to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape with enhanced governance checks and balances, underscoring a broader commitment to accountability and long-term value creation.