{"id":32555,"date":"2026-08-01T01:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=32555"},"modified":"2026-08-01T01:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:21:44","slug":"cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/","title":{"rendered":"CFO Cum WTD? ROC Gwalior Says No in EKI Energy Services Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abd1f8f3484e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abd1f8f3484e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#CFO_Cum_whole-time_director_ROC_Gwalior_Says_No_in_EKI_Energy_Services_Case\" >CFO Cum whole-time director? ROC Gwalior Says No in EKI Energy Services Case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#The_Key_Observation\" >The Key Observation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#The_EKI_Energy_Services_Ltd_Case\" >The EKI Energy Services Ltd. Case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Penalties_Imposed\" >Penalties Imposed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Companys_Argument\" >Company&#8217;s Argument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#ROC_Gwaliors_Interpretation_of_Section_2031\" >ROC Gwalior&#8217;s Interpretation of Section 203(1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Why_Dual_Appointment_Was_Held_Invalid\" >Why Dual Appointment Was Held Invalid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Distinct_Roles_Under_the_Law\" >Distinct Roles Under the Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Segregation_of_Functions\" >Segregation of Functions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Violation_Identified\" >Violation Identified<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Non-Compliant_Appointment\" >Non-Compliant Appointment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Key_Legal_Principles_Emerging_From_the_Order\" >Key Legal Principles Emerging From the Order<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#1_Statutory_Roles_Must_Be_Kept_Separate\" >1. Statutory Roles Must Be Kept Separate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#2_Legislative_Intent_Prevails\" >2. Legislative Intent Prevails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#3_Corporate_Governance_Requires_Independence\" >3. Corporate Governance Requires Independence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#4_Accountability_Cannot_Be_Aggregated\" >4. Accountability Cannot Be Aggregated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Lessons_for_Companies\" >Lessons for Companies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Review_Existing_Key_managerial_personnel_Structure\" >Review Existing Key managerial personnel Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Avoid_Dual-Hatting_Arrangements\" >Avoid Dual-Hatting Arrangements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Strengthen_Corporate_Governance\" >Strengthen Corporate Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Focus_on_Substance_Over_Form\" >Focus on Substance Over Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cfo-cum-wtd-roc-gwalior-says-no-in-eki-energy-services-case\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32556\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026.jpeg\" alt=\"CFO Cum Whole-Time Director? ROC Gwalior Says No\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785394316026-800x450.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CFO_Cum_whole-time_director_ROC_Gwalior_Says_No_in_EKI_Energy_Services_Case\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CFO Cum whole-time director? ROC Gwalior Says No in EKI Energy Services Case<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corporate governance is built on the principle of accountability, transparency, and segregation of responsibilities. A recent order by the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior, has reinforced this principle by holding that a company cannot appoint the same individual as both the chief financial officer and whole-time director u\/s 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling in the EKI Energy Services Ltd. case serves as a significant reminder for companies to ensure strict compliance with key managerial personnel requirements and avoid combining statutory roles that are intended to function independently.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Key_Observation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Key Observation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most significant observations in the order is that &#8220;the legislative intent underlying the provision is an appropriate segregation of the key managerial functions and accountability within the corporate governance framework.<\/li>\n<li>The appointment of the same person as WTD and CFO, without appointing another person to discharge the functions of CFO, defeats the underlying purpose of Section 203(1) of the Act.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>This observation makes it clear that the ROC is focusing not merely on the literal wording of the law but also on the legislative intent behind the provision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_EKI_Energy_Services_Ltd_Case\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The EKI Energy Services Ltd. Case<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RoC, Gwalior, passed a landmark order against EKI Energy Services Ltd. for appointing the same individual as both the CFO and whole-time director of the company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_Imposed\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Penalties Imposed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>INR 500,000<\/strong> penalty on EKI Energy Services Ltd.<\/li>\n<li><strong>INR 50,000<\/strong> penalty on the Managing Director as the officer in default<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The order highlights the regulator&#8217;s strict approach towards compliance with the provisions relating to Key Managerial Personnel under the Companies Act, 2013.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companys_Argument\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Company&#8217;s Argument<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company contended that the Companies Act, 2013 does not expressly prohibit a dual appointment where the same individual acts as both CFO and whole-time director.<\/p>\n<p>According to the company, since there was no specific restriction mentioned in the Act, such an appointment should not be considered a violation.\u00a0However, the RoC rejected this argument.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ROC_Gwaliors_Interpretation_of_Section_2031\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">ROC Gwalior&#8217;s Interpretation of Section 203(1)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RoC clarified that Section 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 mandates the appointment of separate whole-time Key managerial personnel, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing Director \/ Whole-Time Director \/ Manager<\/li>\n<li>Company Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the Registrar of Companies, each position represents a distinct statutory function and cannot be merged merely because the law does not contain an explicit prohibition against such dual appointments.<\/p>\n<p>The legislative intent behind Section 203(1) is to ensure an effective framework of corporate governance through the segregation of powers, responsibilities, and accountability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dual_Appointment_Was_Held_Invalid\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Why Dual Appointment Was Held Invalid<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinct_Roles_Under_the_Law\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Distinct Roles Under the Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Registrar of Companies observed that every position specified under Section 203(1) is an independent &#8220;limb&#8221; of the statutory framework.<\/p>\n<p>A chief financial officer is entrusted with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial reporting<\/li>\n<li>Internal financial controls<\/li>\n<li>Budgeting and treasury management<\/li>\n<li>Financial compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A whole-time director, on the other hand, is responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Day-to-day management<\/li>\n<li>Operational oversight<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of board decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combining these functions in one individual defeats the objective of establishing checks and balances within the organization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segregation_of_Functions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Segregation of Functions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The central principle emphasized in the order is the segregation of managerial responsibilities.\u00a0When the same individual performs both roles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial oversight becomes concentrated.<\/li>\n<li>Independent accountability is diluted.<\/li>\n<li>Corporate governance standards weaken.<\/li>\n<li>Internal checks and balances become ineffective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Registrar of Companies held that legislation intends these functions to remain separate to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Violation_Identified\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Violation Identified<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Compliant_Appointment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Non-Compliant Appointment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The violation arose because<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One individual was appointed as a whole-time director.<\/li>\n<li>The same individual was simultaneously designated as chief financial officer.<\/li>\n<li>No separate person was appointed to discharge the functions of CFO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result, the company failed to comply with the statutory requirement relating to the appointment of separate key managerial personnel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Legal_Principles_Emerging_From_the_Order\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key Legal Principles Emerging From the Order<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Statutory_Roles_Must_Be_Kept_Separate\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1. Statutory Roles Must Be Kept Separate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Companies Act may not expressly state that one person cannot hold both positions, but the structure and intent of Section 203(1) require separate appointments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Legislative_Intent_Prevails\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">2. Legislative Intent Prevails<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Registrar of Companies emphasized that legal interpretation must consider the purpose of the provision and not merely its literal wording.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Corporate_Governance_Requires_Independence\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3. Corporate Governance Requires Independence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Independent oversight of financial functions cannot be achieved if financial management and executive management are concentrated in one individual.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Accountability_Cannot_Be_Aggregated\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">4. Accountability Cannot Be Aggregated<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Combining multiple key managerial personnel positions in a single person aggregates power rather than creating the accountability framework envisioned by the Companies Act.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_for_Companies\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Lessons for Companies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The EKI Energy Services ruling offers several practical lessons:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Existing_Key_managerial_personnel_Structure\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Review Existing Key managerial personnel Structure<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Companies should immediately review whether their key managerial personnel appointments comply with Section 203.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Dual-Hatting_Arrangements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Avoid Dual-Hatting Arrangements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The practice of assigning multiple statutory roles to a single individual may attract regulatory scrutiny and penal consequences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthen_Corporate_Governance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Strengthen Corporate Governance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A robust governance framework requires the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear segregation of duties<\/li>\n<li>Independent accountability<\/li>\n<li>Proper documentation of appointments<\/li>\n<li>Periodic compliance reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Substance_Over_Form\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Focus on Substance Over Form<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulators will examine the actual purpose and effect of appointments rather than relying solely on technical interpretations.<\/p>\n<p>The Registrar of Companies Gwalior order in the EKI Energy Services Ltd. case sends a strong message that corporate governance is not merely about complying with the letter of the law, but also with its spirit.<\/p>\n<p>While the Companies Act, 2013 may not expressly prohibit a CFO from also serving as a Whole-Time Director, the regulator has made it clear that combining these positions defeats the fundamental objective of Section 203(1), namely, the segregation of key managerial functions and independent accountability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Registrar of Companies Gwalior order in the EKI Energy Services Ltd. case sends a clear message to the corporate sector. Key managerial personnel positions are not merely designations but independent statutory offices designed to ensure accountability and sound corporate governance.<\/li>\n<li>Companies should not treat Section 203(1) as a procedural requirement. The provision embodies a fundamental governance principle that separates financial oversight from executive management.<\/li>\n<li>This landmark order is likely to become an important reference point in future discussions on key managerial personnel appointments, corporate governance, and compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.\n<p>It serves as a timely reminder that when it comes to governance, independence of roles matters as much as the qualifications of the individuals occupying them.<\/li>\n<li>The ruling reinforces that compliance is not about finding loopholes but about upholding the spirit of the law.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses must ensure that key managerial personnel appointments are structured carefully, with distinct individuals occupying distinct statutory positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>In short: No shortcuts, no dual-hatting, and no compromise on corporate governance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CFO Cum whole-time director? 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