Key Resolutions for Shareholder Approval
Item No. 1: Appointment of Mr. Prasanna Joshi as Director
- Resolution Type: Ordinary Resolution
- Director Details: Mr. Prasanna Joshi [DIN: 11702992]
- Appointment Basis: Currently serving as Additional Director effective from 14th May 2026 under Section 161 of Companies Act, 2013
- Term Nature: Liable to retire by rotation
- Legal References: Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013
Item No. 2: Appointment and Remuneration of Mr. Prasanna Joshi as Whole-Time Director
- Resolution Type: Ordinary Resolution
- Appointment Period: Three years commencing from 14th May 2026
- Nature of Appointment: Contractual and subject to company service rules
- Remuneration Structure:
- Basic Salary & Allowances: ₹40.50 Lakhs per annum
- Performance Linked Pay: ₹5.50 Lakhs per annum
- Perquisites & Statutory Contributions: Not exceeding ₹4.00 Lakhs per annum
- Total Maximum Remuneration: ₹50.00 Lakhs per annum
- Perquisites Include: Leave Travel Allowance, Contribution to Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc.
- Minimum Remuneration Clause: Payable even in event of loss or inadequacy of profits
- Legal References: Sections 196, 197, 203 of Companies Act, 2013 and Schedule V
Background and Rationale
- Mr. Prasanna Joshi replaces Mr. Nandakumar Varma [DIN: 09776904] who resigned due to personal reasons and other commitments effective closure of business hours on 13th May 2026.
- Board approval granted on 13th May 2026 based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Shareholder approval required pursuant to Section 161 of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(1C) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Director Profile - Mr. Prasanna Joshi
- Age: 42 years (Date of Birth: 11th December 1983)
- Nationality: Indian
- Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Pune), Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA) from Great Lakes Institute of Chennai, Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics from IIM Ahmedabad
- Experience: 20 years across Retail, Infrastructure, Education and IT/ITES sectors
- Current Tenure: 13 years with Sicagen India Limited, handling Building Material Division
- Previous Role: Vice President (Head - Building Material Division) with remuneration of ₹47.89 Lakhs for FY 2025-26 (till March 2026)
- Shareholding: Holds no shares in the company
- Relationships: Not related to any other Director or Key Managerial Personnel
- Board Attendance: Attended all 5 Board Meetings during FY 2025-26 as invitee
- Other Directorships: None
Postal Ballot Process Details
- Cut-off Date: Friday, 29th May 2026
- E-voting Period: Commences 09:00 AM on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 to 05:00 PM on Wednesday, 8th July 2026
- Result Date: 8th July 2026 considered as date of passing resolutions
- Result Announcement: Within two working days of conclusion on company website and CDSL website
- Scrutinizer: M/s. KRA & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Chennai
- E-voting Service Provider: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
Distribution Method
- Sent electronically to shareholders registered email addresses with Company/RTA/DP
- Available on company website (www.sicagen.com) and CDSL website (www.evotingindia.com)
- Physical copies not sent in line with MCA Circular No. 03/2025 dated 22nd September 2025
Financial Impact
No specific financial impact quantified beyond the disclosed remuneration structure for Mr. Prasanna Joshi.