Postal Ballot Details
The postal ballot was conducted following intimation dated April 29, 2026, with voting period from April 30, 2026 (09:00 IST) to May 29, 2026 (17:00 IST). Record date was April 24, 2026, with 77,507 shareholders on record. Total outstanding shares: 11,50,84,164 equity shares of ₹10 each.
Voting Results Summary
All four resolutions were passed with requisite majority, deemed passed on May 29, 2026.
Resolution 1: Appointment of Independent Director
Special Resolution: To appoint Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy (DIN: 03615535) as Non-Executive Independent Director for 5 consecutive years from March 10, 2026 to March 09, 2031.
Voting Results:
- Total votes polled: 7,29,28,258 shares (63.3695% of outstanding shares)
- Votes in favor: 7,28,95,446 shares (99.9550% of votes polled)
- Votes against: 32,812 shares (0.0450% of votes polled)
- 181 members voted through e-voting system
Resolution 2: Remuneration for Chairman & Managing Director
Special Resolution: To approve remuneration for Mr. Dhananjaya Sudhanva (DIN: 00423641), Chairman and Managing Director, effective April 01, 2026.
Remuneration Details:
- Fixed salary not exceeding ₹4,80,00,000 per annum as basic salary
- Provident Fund, Pension Fund, Superannuation contributions, and Gratuity as per company policy
- Allowances including LTA, Commutation Allowance, HRA, company leased car & accommodation
- Furniture & Equipment Program as per company policy
- Corporate Club Annual Membership Fees for 2 clubs
- Personal Accident Insurance and Group Life Insurance as per company policy
- Medical reimbursement for self, spouse and dependent children up to one month's basic pay
- Leave with full pay and allowance as per company policy
- Full reimbursement for telecommunication facilities
- Dedicated domestic staff at residence
- Chauffeur-driven motor vehicles for business and personal use
- Minimum remuneration payable even in case of inadequate profits
Voting Results:
- Total votes polled: 7,29,28,126 shares (63.3694% of outstanding shares)
- Votes in favor: 7,08,10,903 shares (97.0968% of votes polled)
- Votes against: 21,17,223 shares (2.9032% of votes polled)
- 179 members voted through e-voting system
Resolution 3: Remuneration for Whole Time Director
Special Resolution: To approve remuneration for Mrs. Shruthi Sudhanva (DIN: 06426159), Whole Time Director, effective April 01, 2026.
Remuneration Details:
- Fixed salary not exceeding ₹1,50,00,000 per annum as basic salary
- Provident Fund, Pension Fund, Superannuation contributions, and Gratuity as per company policy
- Allowances including LTA, Commutation Allowance, HRA, company leased car & accommodation
- Furniture & Equipment Program as per company policy
- Personal Accident Insurance and Group Life Insurance as per company policy
- Medical reimbursement for self, spouse and dependent children up to one month's basic pay
- Leave with full pay and allowance as per company policy
- Full reimbursement for telecommunication facilities
- Chauffeur-driven motor vehicles for business and personal use
- Minimum remuneration payable even in case of inadequate profits
Voting Results:
- Total votes polled: 7,29,28,002 shares (63.3693% of outstanding shares)
- Votes in favor: 7,08,10,779 shares (97.0968% of votes polled)
- Votes against: 21,17,223 shares (2.9032% of votes polled)
- 178 members voted through e-voting system
Resolution 4: Office of Profit and Remuneration for Chief Innovations Officer
Ordinary Resolution: To approve holding of office/place of profit and remuneration for Mr. Adarsh Sudhindratheertha Mysore, Chief Innovations Officer.
Remuneration Details:
- Remuneration range: ₹75,00,000 to ₹1,50,00,000 per annum
- Variable pay together with other benefits, perquisites, allowances and facilities
- Authority to Nomination and Remuneration Committee to decide exact amount within approved limits
- Revisions based on performance, benchmarking, and increments as per company policy
Voting Results:
- Total votes polled: 49,28,022 shares (4.2821% of outstanding shares)
- Votes in favor: 28,10,647 shares (57.0340% of votes polled)
- Votes against: 21,17,375 shares (42.9660% of votes polled)
- 171 members voted through e-voting system
- Note: 6,80,00,637 shares (59.0877% of outstanding shares) of related parties were invalidated
Scrutinizer Details
- Name: Vijayesh R (Firm: Padmavathi and Vijayesh Associates LLP)
- Qualification: CS, Membership Number: F12248
- Appointment Date: April 29, 2026
- Report Issuance Date: June 02, 2026
Additional Documents Enclosed
1. Voting results pursuant to Regulation 44
2. Scrutiniser's Report
3. Proceedings of the Postal Ballot