AKI India Limited has announced a governance refresh as it moves to strengthen board oversight. In a meeting held on 8 April 2026, the Board approved the appointment of two Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors — Hardika Ladha and Nandish Shaileshbhai Jani — effective from that date. The development signals a push to broaden independent oversight and inject fresh governance perspectives into the company’s leadership cadre.
Simultaneously, the company noted the resignations of three existing Non-Executive Independent Directors — Sarika Agrawal, Abdul Rashid Khan and Veqarul Amin — each citing personal reasons. The company confirmed that there are no other material reasons for their resignations beyond what was stated. These exits pave the way for a refreshed board dynamic and potential strategic realignments.
In governance terms, AKI India also reconstituted its key board committees. Hardika Ladha will chair the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in addition to leading the Stakeholder Relationship Committee. Nandish Shaileshbhai Jani will serve as a member across these committees, alongside Mohammad Ajwad, the company’s Managing Director, who remains a member of the Audit Committee and the Stakeholder Relationship Committee. For the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mohammad Asjad (a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director) will be a member. These moves underscore AKI India’s emphasis on strengthened oversight, governance discipline, and clarity of leadership roles.
Background on the new appointees lends further context to the refresh. Hardika Ladha is described as an Associate Company Secretary with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, bringing governance, legal compliance, and secretarial expertise to the board. Nandish Shaileshbhai Jani holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and brings over a dozen years of experience in accounts and tax. Together, they are positioned to contribute to the company’s governance framework as it navigates its next phase.