Hemisphere Properties India Limited (HPIL) announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2026. Smt. Manasi Sahay Thakur and Smt. Tanvi Garg have ceased to be Directors. Concurrently, the President of India, through MoHUA, appointed Shri Pradeep Kumar Jha and Shri Shyam Lal Poonia as new Directors. Brief profiles highlighting their extensive administrative experience are included in the disclosure.
Board Restructuring Announcement
Hemisphere Properties India Limited (HPIL), a Government of India Enterprise, disclosed changes in its Board of Directors via an official communication dated February 17, 2026. The directive came from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Cessation of Directors
The company confirmed that Smt. Manasi Sahay Thakur (DIN: 07647316) and Smt. Tanvi Garg (DIN: 05165139) have ceased to hold the position of Director on the Board of HPIL, effective immediately from the date of the order.
New Director Appointments
In the same order, two new members were appointed to the Board of Directors, effective from the date of the order:
- Shri Pradeep Kumar Jha (DIN 07640619), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- Shri Shyam Lal Poonia (DIN 07554713), Land & Development Officer, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
Director Compliance Affirmation
HPIL affirmed that both newly appointed Directors are not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any regulatory order or authority. Furthermore, the company stated that the new appointees do not possess any inter-se relationship with any existing Directors of the Company.
Profile Highlights: Shri Pradeep Kumar Jha (IAS, 2006 Batch)
Shri Pradeep Kumar Jha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Manipur Cadre. He holds an M.Phil. in Art. His career includes serving as District Magistrate in Bihar and Manipur, and as Managing Director of Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd., where he managed vital logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, he oversees key organizations within MoHUA, including CPWD, CGEWHO, and the Central Vista Project, and serves as CEO of Kartavya Path and a Board Member of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Profile Highlights: Shri Shyam Lal Poonia (IAS, 2010 Batch)
Shri Shyam Lal Poonia is also an IAS officer of the Manipur Cadre, holding M.Sc. degrees in Agronomy. His training emphasizes a data-driven approach to governance and policy evaluation. He is recognized for his methodical work ethic and clarity in decision-making. Presently, he serves as Director (Central Vista) and Director, Land and Development Office (L&DO), within the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
Source: BSE
