Hawkins Cookers Limited has issued a notice for postal ballot by remote e-voting only to seek shareholder approval for ratification of remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.
Key Resolution Details
The company seeks approval through an Ordinary Resolution for ratification of remuneration amounting to Rs. 4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lakhs, exclusive of taxes and out-of-pocket expenses) payable to M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000041) for conducting the audit of cost records for FY 2026-27.
Appointment Background
The Cost Auditor was appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 17, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Voting Schedule
- Remote e-voting period: Commences at 9:00 am (IST) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and ends at 5:00 pm (IST) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Cut-off date for eligibility: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Members holding shares either in physical or electronic form as on the cut-off date are eligible to vote
Scrutinizer Appointment
Mr. Mitesh Dhabliwala (Membership No. F 8331), failing him, Ms. Priyanshi Anjania (Membership No. A 75737) from M/s. Parikh & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed as Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process.
Document Availability
The notice is available on the Company's website (www.hawkinscookers.com), BSE Limited website (www.bseindia.com), and NSDL website (www.evoting.nsdl.com).
Additional Requirements
- Members must update KYC details (PAN, bank details, contact details) with the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., or with their respective Depository Participants
- Members are advised to register nominees using 'Choice of Nomination' for share transmission
- Significant beneficial owners (holding ≥10%) must file BEN-1 form with the company
Result Declaration
The voting results along with Scrutinizer's Report will be declared within stipulated time, placed on company website and NSDL website, forwarded to BSE Limited, and displayed at the Registered Office of the Company.
Financial Impact
The remuneration amount of ₹4,00,000 is explicitly quantified in the disclosure. No additional financial impact details are provided.
Governance Aspects
None of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and their relatives are concerned or interested in this resolution.