Payal Agarwal

Dedicated and result-oriented Company Secretary with extensive experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, board governance and company law and SEBI compliances. Proven expertise in IPO processes, mergers, demergers, NCLT matters, ROC filings and Stock Exchange filings. Strengths include strong analytical skills, critical thinking and ability to provide sound legal advice to stakeholders.

Adept at managing end-to-end secretarial and compliance functions, facilitating board, committee and general meetings, and ensuring legal and regulatory adherence across corporate structures. Highly skilled Company Secretary adept in corporate law, regulatory compliance and board governance.

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer - Laser Power & Infra Limited

(2022-10 - 2026-03)

• Successfully filed the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) on the Main Board in coordination with BRLMs, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Liaised with advisors, legal counsels, BRLMs, and regulators to ensure smooth execution of the IPO process.
• Facilitated comprehensive due diligence processes during the IPO lifecycle.
• Handled corporate demergers, including legal structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Convened and conducted Board meetings and Committees meetings, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Coordinated with NSDL and CDSL for filing Corporate Action Forms and related procedures.
• Managed ROC filings for major corporate actions: (Conversion from Private Ltd. to Public Ltd., Sub-division of shares, Issue of bonus shares, Increase in authorised share capital)
• Drafted and reviewed agreements and legal documentation related to IPO activities.
• Assisted in handling NCLT matters for distressed and restructuring companies.
• Advised on the applicability and filing of Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3).
• Successfully revived companies acquired through NCLT resolution processes.
• Managed compliance for NBFCs, Private Ltd., and Public Ltd. companies.
• Facilitated NBFC registration with Credit Information Companies (CICs).
• Oversaw processes for mergers and demergers, including legal filings and approvals.
• Filed various statutory forms on the MCA V2 and V3 portals.
• Ensured compliance with CSR provisions, including reporting and disclosures.
• Obtained Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) numbers as per regulatory mandates.
• Prepared critical documentation: Agendas, Notices, Board Resolutions, and Minutes.
• Handled processes for ISIN allotment, Demat account opening, and account closures.
• Facilitated incorporation of new companies and managed share transfers.

Practicing Company Secretary - P. Agarwal & Co.

(2011-09 - 2022-09)

• Ensured compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and related statutory obligations
• Incorporated Companies and LLPs; handled drafting, documentation, and ROC filings.
• Prepared and filed forms including AOC-4, AOC-4 CFS, MGT-7, DPT3, DIR-3 KYC, and DSCs
• Provided consultancy on corporate legal, secretarial, and compliance matters
• Maintained statutory registers, minutes books, and issued share certificates (SS-1 & SS-2)
• Facilitated ISIN registration for Public Limited Companies with NSDL/CDSL
• Executed MSME registration and related compliance
• Managed company strike-off procedures under applicable provisions
• Handled share buybacks including board approvals, filings, and shareholder communication
• Filed financials and annual returns in XBRL format with MCA
• Represented corporate matters before the NCLT
• Practicing Company Secretary with expertise in corporate law, compliance, and governance
• Due Diligence Certificates for Banks and for Companies.

Company Secretary - Omm Sai Group

(2011-03 - 2011-08)

• Managed legal and compliance matters under the Companies Act, 1956.
• Oversaw company accounts and financial records in line with accounting and governance standards.
• Handling the Group Companies.

Assistant Company Secretary - Ramkrishna Forgings Limited

(2010-03 - 2011-02)

• Managed listing of securities on NSE & BSE, including FPIs and share conversions.
• Ensured disclosures under SEBI SAST and PIT Regulations
• Coordinated with RTAs for share transfers, transmissions, and duplicate certificates.
• Ensured compliance with Listing Agreement & SEBI LODR (quarterly/annual filings).
• Prepared Annual Reports, including Corporate Governance and statutory certifications.
• Drafted Notices, Agendas, and Notes for Board, Committee & General Meetings.
• Handled ESOPs, convertible warrants, and preference share compliance.
• Assisted in legal matters and liaised with legal counsel and regulators
• Ensured ongoing listing compliance with stock exchanges.
• Coordinated Board Meetings; drafted notices, agendas, and minutes
• Filed statutory forms with MCA under the Companies Act.

Assistant Company Secretary - MBL Infrastructure Limited

(2008-09 - 2010-02)

• Assisted in IPO-related documentation and compliance coordination (RHP, Prospectus and Listing & Compliance Exposure).
• Maintained statutory registers and minute books for 10 group companies.
• Handled share transfer/transmission with supporting documentation
• Supported accounts tasks including Service Tax compliance and BRS

Company Secretary - Company Secretaryship - Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Kolkata (2004 - 2009)

B. Com - Commerce - Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata (2004 - 2007)

Higher Secondary - Commerce - Balika Shiksha Sadan, Kolkata (2002 - 2004)

Secondary - Balika Shiksha Sadan, Kolkata (2000 - 2002)