Univa Foods Limited has initiated a calculated refresh of its board, adding two Independent Directors while two long-serving non-executive directors step away. In a move aligned with governance best practices, the company announced the appointment of Jignesh Keshav Barot and Rinku Saini as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors for a five-year term, effective from 2 April 2026 to 1 April 2031. The reshuffle comes after a board meeting that signaled a deliberate strengthening of independent oversight as the company navigates its growth trajectory.
Jignesh Keshav Barot is described as a law graduate with specialization in corporate law, bringing regulatory compliance and ethical decision-making to the boardroom. Rinku Saini is portrayed as a dynamic professional with a background as a consultant and advisor to top-tier firms, known for leadership presence and people-centric influence. Beyond their pending board duties at Univa Foods, Barot and Saini are disclosed to hold directorships at several other listed and private entities, including Saptak Chem and Business Limited and Harmony Capital Services Limited for Barot, and Kome-On Communication Ltd, Saptak Chem And Business Limited, Jyotirgamya Enterprises Limited, Hem Holdings And Trading Ltd, Covidh Technologies Limited, and Sidh Automobiles Limited for Saini.
The company also noted the resignation of Sachin Shivaji Wagh from the role of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective 1 April 2026, with him ceasing to be a member of any board committees he served on. Kinjal Gandhi likewise resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective 1 April 2026, and will no longer participate in board committees. The resignations were accompanied by letters stating there are no other material reasons beyond those cited, and the board has recorded these changes as part of its ongoing governance evolution.
Taken together, the appointments and resignations reflect Univa Foods’ ongoing effort to balance continuity with fresh governance expertise. By onboarding independent voices while transitioning outgoing directors, the company signals its intention to maintain rigorous oversight as it pursues strategic opportunities across its markets.