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Western Ministil Limited has appointed Mrs. Hiralben Mehulsingh Gohil as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years, effective March 20, 2026. This appointment must be approved by shareholders at an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for April 15, 2026. The company also announced the reconstitution of its board committees.
This strategic move aims to strengthen corporate governance and enhance board oversight, especially as the company grapples with significant financial distress and a prolonged operational standstill.
Western Ministil, established in 1972, historically manufactured steel ingots and semi-finished products but has ceased operations since 1995. The company has faced severe financial challenges, with accumulated losses eroding its net worth. Audit reports have raised questions regarding its going concern status. Recent board activity, including the resignation of another Independent Director on March 12, 2026, and an ongoing open offer for acquisition, reflect the company's complex restructuring phase.
Key risks persist, including the company's long-standing operational inactivity and deep financial distress. The effectiveness of the new director will be contingent on Western Ministil's ability to navigate these substantial hurdles and advance its restructuring efforts. Shareholder approval at the EGM remains a critical prerequisite for the appointment.
As of December 2025, Western Ministil's paid-up capital was ₹2.16 crore, with authorized capital at ₹10.00 crore. Its shares are listed on the BSE (Scrip Code: 504998) and are infrequently traded.
Moving forward, attention will be on the EGM outcome on April 15, 2026, progress in the company's restructuring and revival plans, and developments concerning the open offer for acquisition.