Praveen Sharma
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-oriented and highly competent Company Secretary with over 5 years of experience in corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory liaison across listed, public, private, and joint venture entities. Proven expertise in managing board affairs, ensuring adherence to SEBI, RBI, and Companies Act provisions, and streamlining compliance processes. Seeking to leverage comprehensive legal and secretarial knowledge to contribute effectively to a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Deputy Company Secretary
Baroda Global Shared Services Limited
Gandhinagar
05.2024 - Current
- Organize, conduct, and draft comprehensive documents for Board, EGM, and AGM proceedings.
- Coordinate extensively with subsidiaries of Bank of Baroda, BGSSL Cell, and all business unit heads to ensure robust compliance.
- Independently manage the Complaint Management Unit and associated public and private portals.
- Maintain and utilize advanced Compliance Tools to track and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Leverage expertise in BOARDPAC for efficient board meeting management.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual compliance related to Banking Regulations and RBI, strictly adhering to MSLA and PSLA guidelines.
- Manage the physical custody and systematic organization of statutory secretarial documents.
- Independently handle and respond to RTI complaints.
Company Secretary
Jindal Worldwide Limited
Ahmedabad
01.2024 - Current
- Handling group company compliances, including for Listed, Public, Private, LLP's, and Joint Ventures.
- Ensured adherence to External Commercial Borrowing Compliances with RBI.
- Dealt with RBI, Registrar of Companies, NSDL/CDSL, Depository Participants, and Registrar & Transfer Agents for corporate actions.
- Collaborated with Lawyers and Consultants for strategic planning of company matters.
- Developed and disseminated monthly compliance checklists for BSE/NSE, ROC, and RBI, aligning with top management directives.
- Managed, updated and renewed legal files and records, both electronically and physically.
Sr. Executive
Orbis Trusteeship Services Private Limited
Gandhinagar
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled compliances for Unlisted Non-Convertible Debentures.
- Managed statutory filings and submissions of AIF concerning renewal of registration cum Membership Certificate, coordinating for lease renewal, Service Export Reporting, Monthly Investment & Employment Reports, and Annual Performance Reports.
- Ensured compliance with SEBI AIF regulations and led the compliance and risk management functions.
- Liaised effectively with auditors and regulators.
- Managed compliances under IFSCA (FME) Regulations, SEZ Act, and SEBI AIF IFSC Guidelines, along with risk management at the GIFT CITY branch office.
Assistant Company Secretary
Infibeam Avenues Limited
Gandhinagar
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Convened and managed Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings (including all pre and post compliances like e-voting).
- Executed Quarterly, Half Yearly, and Annual Compliances under SEBI (LODR) 2015.
- Filed Intimations and Disclosures under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations), 2015.
- Drafted Minutes of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings as per Secretarial Standards and Companies Act, 2013.
- Prepared Detailed Agenda, Notices, attendance sheets, and Resolutions, while maintaining Statutory Registers.
- Drafted the Secretarial Portion of Annual Reports and coordinated with various departments (Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Printer).
- Managed compliances for Preferential Issue of Equity Shares and Warrants, including obtaining approvals from Stock Exchanges and Depositories.
- Handled compliances for Bonus Issues, covering In-Principle approval, Corporate Action, Listing, and Trading approvals.
- Oversaw compliances for Interim, Final, and Unclaimed Dividends on IEPF portal and company website.
- Ensured compliance for Granting and Exercising of Stock Options under SEBI (Stock options and Sweat equity shares) 2021.
- Redressed Investor Grievances via the SCORES Platform.
- Managed compliances related to Structured Digital Database and System Driven Disclosure.
- Liaised with officials of BSE, NSE, SEBI, RTA, CDSL, NSDL, and other regulatory authorities.
- Maintained and updated the Company's Website as per Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Filed various web e-Forms and Returns under the Companies Act, 2013, and managed conversion of Private Company into Public Company.
Company Secretary Trainee
Vishal Arora & Associates
New Delhi
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Independently handled XBRL Annual Filing for various Listed & Unlisted Companies.
- Assisted in Secretarial Audit for diverse Listed & Unlisted Companies.
- Completed Annual filing of LLP for F.Y. 2017-18.
- Managed Incorporation & Commencement of Private Companies under Companies Act, 2013.
- Obtained DIN for prospective Directors and updated Web KYC.
- Processed Appointment & Resignation of Statutory Auditor, Managing Director, Independent Director, and associated changes.
- Filed various e-Forms under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Managed the entire process for Removal of Company Name from Register u/s 248.
- Handled Creation, Modification, and Satisfaction of Charges and relevant e-form filings.
- Drafted and filed applications for shifting Registered Office of the Company across states.
- Prepared Notice, Agendas, Resolutions, Minutes of Board Meeting, EGM, AGM, Annual Reports, and Annual Filings for various companies.
Education
Company Secretary -
01.2020
B.COM - Commerce
01.2012
Class XII - Commerce
01.2009
Class X -
01.2007
Skills
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Board Administration
- Board & General Meeting Management
- Regulatory Liaison
- Corporate Actions
- Statutory Filings
- Legal Documentation & Record Keeping
Certification
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Mechanism Certification from NISM, 2025
- Lending Transactions and Opportunity for CS in Banking, 2023
- NISM Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination, 2021
- NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination, 2021
- StartUp India Learning Program, 2021
- Cisco Cybersecurity Certification Examination, 2021
- Private Equity And Venture Capital, 2021
- Certification In Tally ERP9, 2014
Accomplishments
- Member of POSH Committee at Infibeam Avenues Limited.
- Won Company Law quiz in 316th MSOP batch NIRC, New Delhi.
- Awarded SS-1 guidance notes winner 316th MSOP.
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Hindi, Proficient
- Gujarati, Intermediate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/90
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Deputy Company Secretary - Baroda Global Shared Services Limited
05.2024 - Current
Company Secretary - Jindal Worldwide Limited
01.2024 - Current
Sr. Executive - Orbis Trusteeship Services Private Limited
09.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Company Secretary - Infibeam Avenues Limited
10.2021 - 08.2023
Company Secretary Trainee - Vishal Arora & Associates
08.2017 - 02.2019
Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Company Secretary,
Mohanlal Sukhadia University - B.COM, Commerce
St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School - Class XII, Commerce
St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School - Class X,
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