1. Neena Jindal
Address: Flat No. 52, Jolly Maker III Cuff Parade, Mumbai - 400005
Contact: + (91) 9833312931; Email: njneena.jindal@gmail.com
EXPERTISE
Administrative Processes
Compliance Strategies
Company Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
PROFILE –Company Secretary
♦ An accomplished professional offering an extensive experience in providing
comprehensive, legal and administrative support and guidance to the board of
directors and the company
♦ Expertise in the implementation of corporate strategies, promoting, formatting
and incorporating companies and matters related therewith
♦ Facilitating the operation of the company’s formal decision making, originating
and obtaining internal and external agreement to all documentation for
circulation to shareholders
♦ Vigilant monitoring and compliance with relevant legal requirements under the
companies act 2013, rules regulations made thereunder, secretarial standards,
SEBI regulations, FEMA regulations
♦ Expertise in communicating with regulatory authorities such as Registrar of
Companies, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, SEBI and consultants and
advocates
♦ Updated knowledge of corporate regulatory and company rules
♦ compliance of corporate governance norms as prescribed under corporate,
securities laws and regulations and guidelines made thereunder
♦ Excellent communicator with proven organizational skills, highly efficient and
methodical with a good eye for detail
♦ Developed newly appointed company secretaries and led from the front
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From Sept 2016
BSE International Exchange (IFSC) Limited –Company Secretary responsible for compliance for incorporation of
companies and providing expertise for setting up international exchange and Clearing Corporation (first time in India)
in GIFT city, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat
BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE (BSE) LTD From APR 2009
Head of Corporate Secretarial Department, Since Sep 2010 till 11th
September 2016
♦ Provided advise to the directors of the company, collectively and individually, as they may required, with regard
to their duties, responsibilities and powers; (2) facilitated the convening of meetings and attend Board,
committee and general meetings and maintain the minutes of these meetings; (3) obtained timely approvals
from the Board, general meeting, the government and such other authorities as required under the provisions of
the Act; (4) represented many times before various regulators, and other authorities under the Act in connection
with discharge of various duties under the Act; (5) assisted the Board in the conduct of the affairs of the
company;
2. ♦ Advised on good governance practices and compliance of corporate governance norms as prescribed under
corporate, securities laws and regulations and guidelines made thereunder
♦ Served as CS of Board meetings, statutory committees including audit committee, nomination and remuneration/
compensation committee, share allotment committee and investor’s grievance committee
♦ Convened board meetings, committee meetings, General Meetings of shareholders, court convened meetings of
shareholders to consider demerger of clearing and settlement division of BSE to Indian Clearing Corporation
Limited, Subsidiary of BSE and merger of United Stock Exchange of India Limited with BSE
♦ Prepared minutes, action taken reports, Circular resolutions, Effective communication and co-ordination with
Board members, departmental heads and colleagues
♦ Efficiently complied with provisions of the Companies Act 1956, 2013 and rules made there under
♦ Adhered to SEBI rules and regulations, Securities Contract Regulation Act 1957 and Rules, Securities Contracts
(Regulation), Manner of Increasing and Maintaining Public Shareholding (MIMPS) in recognized stock exchanges
regulations, 2006 amended from time to time; SEBI (Stock Exchange and Clearing Corporation) Regulations 2012,
SEBI circulars/notifications issued from time to time, BSE (corporatisation and demutualisation) Scheme, Listing
Agreement, Listing Obligations and Disclosure Regulations 2015.
♦ Complied with SECC Regulations relating to governance structure and ownership structure, ensure amendment in
MOA and AOA and as per applicable laws and enforcement of the same, Handling Dividend payment,
shareholders queries, issue and allotment of shares, and other related matter including shares held in abeyance
♦ Submitted all statutory returns/reports i.e. monthly activity report, monthly development report, quarterly
report under MIMPS/ SECC regulations, half yearly compliance with FIPB, SEBI Annual Return/Report and other
returns and forms with Ministry of Corporate affairs, SEBI and RBI
♦ Effectively maintained requisite statutory registers and allotting shares to trading members pursuant to special
court order etc.; complying to Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 and rules made there
♦ Accountable for complying with provisions of Memorandum and Association and Articles of Association,
amending rules byelaws and regulations of the exchange as per SCRA, and amending Memorandum and Articles
of Association
♦ Allotted shares with corporate benefits (i.e. dividend and bonus shares) to trading members and allotting shares
along with corporate benefits on compliance of certain conditions/or allotment of shares to custodian on the
order of special court/allotment of shares to legal heirs etc. from time to time
♦ Actively participated in strategic matters including
o Demerger of Clearing and Settlement division of BSE to Indian Clearing Corporation Limited, Subsidiary of BSE
– Member of working group
o Merger of United stock exchange of India Limited with BSE –Member of working group BSE Proposed IPO –
Member of Working Group
o Member of Internal Listing Committee of BSE
Assistant Company Secretary, Apr 2009 – Sep 2010
♦ Monitored follow up actions taken after the meetings and maintained a rolling agenda
♦ Maintained board and committee records including papers, minutes, the indices of reports considered and of
delegated authorities; served as the first point of contact for the chairs/boards in all matters of governance &
company secretarial work
♦ Organised annual and extraordinary general meetings and developed a close working relationship with chairs and
members for designated boards; assisted in the maintenance of statutory records and registers
♦ Complied with the statutory requirements under companies act 1956, SEBI rules and regulations, Foreign
Exchange Management Act
3. RAHEJA GROUP FEB 2008 – MAR 2009
Head Corporate Secretary
♦ Coordinated and attended board and committee meetings and drafted minutes
♦ Served as a liaison for directors, officers, and shareholders and directing the activities related to the annual
meeting of shareholders; led and worked within a multi-disciplinary setting to achieve consensus
♦ Maintained key corporate documents and records and supervised stock transfers
♦ Complied with the statutory requirements and governance best practice under companies act 1956, Foreign
Exchange Management Act and ensured compliance with laws and regulations
HDIL GROUP OF COMPANIES JUN 2006 – JAN 2008
Company Secretary –Privilege Power and Infrastructure
♦ Completed the process of Initial public offer (IPO), liaison with SEBI, MCA, Merchant Banker, RTA, legal Advisor,
and Bankers etc.
♦ Ensured effective servicing of a number of group companies and operating company boards, committees and
associated meetings
♦ Responsible for summoning meetings, preparing agenda, collating papers and ensuring their timely distribution,
attending meetings, preparing minutes and follow-up action plans
♦ Managed the process for appointments and elections of Board and Committee members
♦ Complied with the statutory requirements and governance best practice under companies act 1956, Listing
Agreement, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of shares and
Takeover) 1997, Foreign Exchange Management Act.
♦ Handling Dividend payment, shareholders queries, issue and allotment of shares, and other related matter
♦ Advised on good governance practices and compliance of corporate governance norms as prescribed
N L Bhatia & Associates
Associate -Company Secretary AUG 2005 – MAY 2006
♦ Responsible for all company secretarial functions, duties and responsibilities
♦ Organized, prepared agendas for, and wrote minutes of board meetings
♦ Monitored changes in the business legislative and regulatory environment and provided advice to colleagues and
senior managers on administrative matters
♦ Complied with the statutory requirements and governance best practice under companies act 1956, Listing
Agreement, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of shares and
Takeover) 1997, Foreign Exchange Management Act for various companies
♦ Maintained statutory books i.e. registers of members, directors and secretaries; updated and maintained all
licences and companies house records
4. APR 2004 – DEC 2004
Consultant
♦ Developed and implemented admin policies and procedures to improve efficiency
♦ Participated in the creation of new companies and liaised with external regulators, solicitors and auditors;
prepared and filed dormant accounts and maintained all statutory registers and blueprint
♦ Drafted minutes within set timeframes & reported in a timely and accurate manner on company procedures &
developments
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
♦ Commodity Module, National Stock Exchange, 2006
♦ Company Secretary , Institute of Company Secretary, (1999-2002)
♦ B.Com, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, 1984
♦ Technical Skills: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet Applications
MEMBERSHIPS
♦ Member of Secretarial Standard Board of ICSI for the F.Y 2011 - 2012
♦ Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
SEMINARS
♦ Directors Training Program, Public issue of securities, Commodity Market, Attended no. of seminars on Capital
Markets, Corporate Governance Work shop on FEMA, Analysis of Financial Statements, Indian Finance Code,
SEBI’s SEBI Insider Trading Regulations and Takeover Code, Structuring of Investment Products, Companies Act
2013 etc.
Languages known: English and Hindi
Personal Details
Date of Birth-11th
June 1965
Family status – Married having twin Daughters
Personal interest – Travelling, Painting, Keeping Pets and Maintaining Aquarium
References: Available on request