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Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company CEO, chairman, board of directors and AGM

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Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company Limited · Face value ₹10 · Listed Mar 2006 on BSE, Dec 2009 on NSE
Last close ₹94.02down ₹2.38 (2.47%)BSE ₹92.55

Share price at the NSE close on 30 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹96.40.

30 Oct: open ₹95.60, high ₹97.99, low ₹94.00

52-week range of traded prices to 30 Oct 2026
₹76.00Low, 23 Mar 2026₹127.05High, 17 Nov 2025
Market cap
₹201 Cr2,426th largest listed
P/E
11.51
P/B
0.78
Dividend yield
Nonein the last 12 months
ROE
6.9%
ROCE
4.7%
Debt to equity
0.58
Volume, NSE
3,649

Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company's chairperson is ARUN KUMAR KOTHARI and its managing director and CEO MAHESH SODHANI, as filed for the quarter to Sep 2026. Its latest annual general meeting was on 3 Jul 2026.

Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company board of directors

At the end of the quarter to Sep 2026, as the company filed it; changes since are in its announcements.Their trades in its shares

  • ChairpersonARUN KUMAR KOTHARIRelated to the promoter
  • Managing director and CEOMAHESH SODHANI
  • Company Secretary and Compliance OfficerNeha Singh

6 directors3 independent1 executive2 non-executive

  • ARUN KUMAR KOTHARI · ChairpersonNon-executive · joined Aug 1985 · reappointed Aug 1985 · 2 listed boards · 4 committee seats
  • PRABHAWATI DEVI KOTHARINon-executive · joined Mar 2010 · reappointed Mar 2010 · 2 listed boards · 2 committee seats
  • ARVIND BAHETIIndependent · joined Mar 2018 · reappointed Mar 2023 · 102 months as independent · 2 listed boards · 2 as independent · 1 committee seat, 2 as chair
  • MAHESH SODHANI · Managing director and CEOExecutive · joined Apr 2018 · reappointed Apr 2024 · 1 listed board · 1 committee seat
  • KOTHANETH ASHOKIndependent · joined May 2019 · reappointed May 2024 · 88 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent · 2 committee seats
  • CHARUDATTA RAGHVENDRA PRAYAGIndependent · joined May 2019 · reappointed May 2024 · 88 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent · 1 committee seat, 1 as chair

An independent director has no business or family tie to the company, its promoters or its managers beyond the seat. Listed boards counts the boards of listed companies the director sits on, this one included, and "as independent" how many of those seats are independent ones. Committee seats are audit and stakeholder committee seats across those companies. Months as independent is filed for independent directors only, whose terms the rules cap. Disqualified is the company's own mark that a director may not serve under company law.

Committees and meetings

Who sits on each, and how often they met.Board meeting notices and outcomes

  • Board

    • 7 Aug 20266 of 6 present3 independent · 87 days in between
    • 11 May 20266 of 6 present3 independent
  • Audit Committee

    Chair ARVIND BAHETI

    ARUN KUMAR KOTHARI, KOTHANETH ASHOK, CHARUDATTA RAGHVENDRA PRAYAG

    • 7 Aug 20264 of 4 present3 independent · 87 days in between
    • 11 May 20264 of 4 present3 independent
  • Nomination and remuneration committee

    Chair KOTHANETH ASHOK

    PRABHAWATI DEVI KOTHARI, CHARUDATTA RAGHVENDRA PRAYAG

    No meeting listed in the filing.

  • Stakeholders Relationship Committee

    Chair CHARUDATTA RAGHVENDRA PRAYAG

    ARUN KUMAR KOTHARI, PRABHAWATI DEVI KOTHARI, MAHESH SODHANI

    No meeting listed in the filing.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

    Chair CHARUDATTA RAGHVENDRA PRAYAG

    ARVIND BAHETI, KOTHANETH ASHOK

    No meeting listed in the filing.

Meetings in the quarter filed and the one before it. The days in between are as the company files them, neither meeting's day counted; the rules allow at most 120. A quorum is the least number of members who must attend for the meeting to decide anything.

Statutory auditor

Named in the results for the quarter to Mar 2026.

  • Ms. JKVS and Co., Chartered AccountantsPeer-review certificate valid to Nov 2027

A statutory auditor checks the company's accounts and signs its results. Peer review is the accountants' institute's check of an audit firm's own work, which a listed company's auditor must hold a valid certificate of.

Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company AGM and shareholder votes

Each resolution, how the votes went, and how institutions voted apart from the promoters. A postal ballot is a vote by post or online, held without a meeting.Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company dividend history

Annual general meeting, 3 Jul 2026

10,193 shareholders on the register on 26 Jun 2026; present: 9 promoters and 61 others; votes counted by CS ASHOK DAGA / ASHOK DAGA & ASSOCIATES.

  1. To consider and adopt the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2026, along with the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 44.01%

    Turnout: all 69.07% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

  2. To appoint a Director in place of Smt. Prabhawati Devi Kothari (DIN: 00051860), who retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 44.01%

    Turnout: all 68.75% · promoters 99.54% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

  3. To declare and approve payment of dividend on the 7.75% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares (CRPS) of the Company for the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.84%

    Turnout: all 69.07% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

  4. Ratification of Remuneration of Cost Auditor.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 44.01%

    Turnout: all 69.07% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 27 Jun 2025, 6 resolutions

10,574 shareholders on the register on 20 Jun 2025; present: 9 promoters and 67 others; votes counted by CS ASHOK DAGA / ASHOK DAGA & ASSOCIATES.The company's voting result

  1. To consider and adopt the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, along with the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.72%

    Turnout: all 69.09% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  2. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Arun Kumar Kothari (DIN: 00051900), who retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.90%

    Turnout: all 68.17% · promoters 98.67% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  3. To declare and approve payment of dividend on the 7.75% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares (CRPS) of the Company for the financial years 2016-17 and 2017-18.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.90%

    Turnout: all 69.09% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  4. To re-appoint the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.90%

    Turnout: all 69.09% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  5. Ratification of Remuneration of Cost Auditor.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.72%

    Turnout: all 69.09% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  6. Appointment of Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.71%

    Turnout: all 69.09% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 28 Jun 2024, 6 resolutions

Present: 10 promoters and 65 others.

  1. Adoption of the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024, the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 30.58%

    Turnout: all 69.13% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.17%

  2. Appointment of Smt. Prabhawati Devi Kothari (DIN: 00051860), who retires by rotation, and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 30.58%

    Turnout: all 67.62% · promoters 97.81% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.17%

  3. Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-2025.
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 45.35%

    Turnout: all 69.11% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.11%

  4. Re-appointment of Mr. Kothaneth Ashok (DIN: 02272068) as an Independent Director of the Company.
    Special
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 45.35%

    Turnout: all 69.11% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.11%

  5. Re-appointment of Mr. Charudatta Raghvendra Prayag (DIN: 08463106) as an Independent Director of the Company.
    Special
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 45.35%

    Turnout: all 69.11% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.11%

  6. Re-appointment and re-designation of Mr. Mahesh Sodhani (DIN: 02100322), as Managing Director & CEO of the Company.
    Special
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 63.15%

    Turnout: all 69.13% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.17%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 23 Jun 2023, 7 resolutions

Present: 10 promoters and 85 others.

  1. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2023, the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.19%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  2. Re-aapointment of Mr. Arun Kumar Kothari (DIN: 00051900), who retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.17%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  3. Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2024.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 10.41%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  4. Acceptance of Deposits from Members of the Company and Public.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.24%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  5. Re-appointment of Mr Arvind Baheti (DIN: 08094824) as Independent Director of the Company.
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.23%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  6. Payment of Managerial Remuneration to Mr. Mahesh Sodhani DIN: 02100322), Managing Director of the Company.
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.24%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  7. Payment of Managerial Remuneration to Mr. Manoj Sodhani (DIN: 02267180), Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company.
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.24%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 12 Aug 2022, 5 resolutions

Present: 10 promoters and 53 others.

  1. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2022, the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.05%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  2. Re-aapointment of Smt. Prabhawati Devi Kothari (DIN: 00051860), who retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for re-appointment
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.05%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 99.54% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  3. Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2023
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.05%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  4. Appointment of Branch Auditor of Engineering (MICCO) Division of the Company.
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.05%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

  5. Acceptance of Deposits from Members of the Company and Public.
    Ordinary
    99.98% for0.02% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 42.05%

    Turnout: all 69.12% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.13%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 13 Aug 2021, 5 resolutions

Present: 10 promoters and 51 others.

  1. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2021, the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 16.66%

    Turnout: all 69.08% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.10%

  2. Re-aapointment of Mr Manoj Sodhani (DIN: 02267180), who retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 21.54%

    Turnout: all 69.08% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.10%

  3. Ratification of remuneration payable to Cost Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2022
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 16.66%

    Turnout: all 69.08% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.10%

  4. Re-appointment of Mr. Mahesh Sodhani (DIN: 02100322), as Managing Director of the Company
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 21.05%

    Turnout: all 69.08% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.10%

  5. Re-appointment of Mr. Manoj Sodhani (DIN: 02267180) as Executive Director & CEO of the Company
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 21.05%

    Turnout: all 69.08% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.10%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Postal ballot, 21 Sep 2020, 1 resolution
  1. Approval for strategic patnership / sell / transfer / dispose off / divestment of North India Spinning Mill Unit, Akbarpur, Punjab
    Special
    99.91% for0.09% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 18.62%

    Turnout: all 69.07% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.25%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 14 Aug 2020, 5 resolutions

Present: 10 promoters and 46 others.

  1. To consider and adopt the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2020, the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
    Ordinary
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 60.03%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.20%

  2. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Mahesh Sodhani (DIN 02100322), who retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
    Ordinary
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 60.00%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.20%

  3. Appointment of M/s. JKVS & Co. (FRN: 318086E), Chartered Accountant, as Auditor of the Company, for a period of 5 (Five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 86th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 91st Annual General Meeting of the Company.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 60.00%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.20%

  4. To approve the remuneration of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending on 31st March, 2021
    Ordinary
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 60.00%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.20%

  5. To approve invitation or offer to subscribe to Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures on private placement
    Special
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 60.03%

    Turnout: all 68.80% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.20%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Tax disputes

Reported in the filing for the quarter to Sep 2026.

  • Tax disputeAssessment Unit, Income Tax DepartmentSince 27 Mar 2026
    The Company has filed an appeal to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeal) and the same is pending for disposal.
    At the filing before: Notice of demand under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for assessment year 2017-18 has been given. As per the notice a sum of ₹ 1,24,85,560/- has been raised.

In the company's own words, from its latest governance filing.

Investor complaints and compliance

Quarter by quarter.

Investor complaints received and resolved, the company's own count

  • Received
  • Resolved
00Dec 2400Mar 2500Jun 2500Sep 2500Dec 2500Mar 2600Jun 2600Sep 26

Open at the quarter's end

0Dec 240Mar 250Jun 250Sep 250Dec 250Mar 260Jun 260Sep 26
None open at any quarter's end.
The board is made up as the listing rules require
Yes
The board has a regular chairperson
Yes
The company has a risk management committee
No
The chair is related to the managing director
No
The filing has a part on fines and penalties
No
The filing has a part on tax disputes
Yes
There was a cyber security incident in the quarter
No

The company's own answers in its filing.