Adani Total Gas Shareholders Approve Re-appointment of Suresh P Manglani as Whole Time Director with ~99.89% Votes in Favour
Adani Total Gas Limited concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders approving the re-appointment of Mr. Suresh P Manglani (DIN: 00165062) as Whole Time Director and Executive Director with ~99.89% of votes polled in favour. The e-voting was conducted through NSDL from April 7 to May 6, 2026, with 82.33% of total paid-up equity capital participating. The Promoter and Promoter Group voted 100% in favour, while public institutions and non-institutions also recorded strong majority support.

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Adani Total Gas Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders overwhelmingly approving the re-appointment of Mr. Suresh P Manglani (DIN: 00165062) as Whole Time Director designated as Executive Director of the Company. The resolution was declared passed as an Ordinary Resolution on May 6, 2026, pursuant to the Postal Ballot Notice dated April 6, 2026. The e-voting facility was provided through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), with the voting window open from 9:00 a.m. IST on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to 5:00 p.m. IST on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The postal ballot was conducted in accordance with Section 110 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Postal Ballot Notice was sent electronically to all members whose names appeared in the register of members as on Friday, April 3, 2026, the record date. In line with applicable MCA Circulars, no physical ballot notice was dispatched; all voting was conducted exclusively through the remote e-voting system. The Company also published a newspaper advertisement in Indian Express (English) and Financial Express (Gujarati) regarding dispatch of the Notice of Postal Ballot along with remote e-voting information on April 7, 2026.
Key details of the postal ballot process are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | April 6, 2026 |
| E-Voting Start: | April 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. IST |
| E-Voting End: | May 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 650452 |
| E-Voting Platform: | National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Raimeen Maradiya, Partner, Chirag Shah and Associates |
Voting Results: Resolution No. 1
Mr. Raimeen Maradiya, Partner, Chirag Shah and Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the postal ballot process in a fair and transparent manner. Based on the Scrutinizer's report, the resolution received strong shareholder support. The following table presents the detailed voting outcome:
| Particulars: | No. of E-Votes | No. of Shares | % of Total Paid-Up Equity Capital | % of Total Votes Polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voting Exercised through E-Voting: | 1253 | 905495681 | 82.33% | 100% |
| Votes in Favour (Assent): | 1124 | 904473936 | 82.24% | 99.89% |
| Votes Against (Dissent): | 130 | 1019420 | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Abstained: | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Total Valid Votes (Assent + Dissent): | 1254 | 905493356 | 82.33% | 100.00% |
Since ~99.89% of total votes polled were cast in favour of the resolution and 0.11% were cast against, the resolution has been duly passed as an Ordinary Resolution with requisite majority.
Category-Wise Voting Breakdown
The Scrutinizer's report also provides a detailed breakdown of voting participation across shareholder categories. The Promoter and Promoter Group voted entirely in favour of the resolution, while Public Institutional and Non-Institutional shareholders also recorded majority support.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled on Outstanding Shares | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour on Votes Polled | % Against on Votes Polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 822663480 | 822663480 | 100.0000 | 822663480 | 0 | 100.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public Institutions: | 209132474 | 82588090 | 39.4908 | 81584225 | 1003865 | 98.7845 | 1.2155 |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 68014129 | 241786 | 0.3555 | 226231 | 15555 | 93.5666 | 6.4334 |
| Total: | 1099810083 | 905493356 | 82.3318 | 904473936 | 1019420 | 99.8874 | 0.1126 |
Notably, the Promoter and Promoter Group cast 100.0000% of their votes in favour of the resolution. Public Institutional shareholders recorded 98.7845% votes in favour on votes polled, while Public Non-Institutional shareholders voted 93.5666% in favour on votes polled.
Declaration and Compliance
The results were submitted by Scrutinizer Raimeen Maradiya (FCS No. 11283, CP No. 17554) and countersigned by Anil Agrawal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Adani Total Gas Limited. The resolution outcome was communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All registers, papers, and relevant records relating to the e-voting process will remain in the Scrutinizer's custody until the Chairman approves and signs the Minutes of the Resolution passed by way of Postal Ballot.
Historical Stock Returns for Adani Total Gas
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.74% | -0.26% | +21.85% | +3.57% | +1.22% | -51.69% |
How might Mr. Suresh P Manglani's continued leadership as Executive Director influence Adani Total Gas's strategic expansion plans in India's city gas distribution sector?
Given the relatively low participation rate among Public Non-Institutional shareholders (0.36%), what steps could Adani Total Gas take to improve retail investor engagement in future governance decisions?
How could the re-appointment of key leadership at Adani Total Gas impact the company's ability to secure new geographical area licenses as India accelerates its natural gas infrastructure rollout?


































