Archean Chemical Industries Announces Successful Postal Ballot Results for Key Leadership Appointments
Archean Chemical Industries Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot process with all three ordinary resolutions approved by shareholders. The voting saw 78.19% participation of outstanding shares, with strong promoter group support at 95.33% participation rate. Key appointments include Mr. P. Ranjit as Executive Vice Chairman and Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan as both Director and Managing Director for five-year terms.

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Archean Chemical Industries Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot voting process, with shareholders approving all three proposed resolutions through remote e-voting. The voting process ended on March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST, marking a significant milestone in the company's leadership restructuring.
Postal Ballot Overview
The postal ballot was conducted under the supervision of V. Sudarsan Babu of V. Sudarsan Babu & Associates, who served as the appointed scrutinizer. The voting process commenced on February 11, 2026, and allowed shareholders as of the record date of February 06, 2026, to participate in the decision-making process.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 68,459 |
| Total Shares Outstanding: | 123,458,394 |
| Voting Period: | February 11 - March 12, 2026 |
| Resolutions Passed: | 3 |
Resolution Results
All three ordinary resolutions were successfully passed with varying levels of shareholder support across different categories.
Resolution 1: Executive Vice Chairman Appointment
The first resolution to designate Mr. P. Ranjit (DIN: 01952929) as Executive Vice Chairman received mixed response from institutional investors but strong overall support.
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 62,878,997 | 62,878,997 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 33,575,404 | 12,915,132 | 20,660,272 | 38.47% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 80,076 | 79,729 | 347 | 99.57% |
| Total: | 96,534,477 | 75,873,858 | 20,660,619 | 78.60% |
Resolution 2: Director Appointment
The appointment of Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan (DIN: 01300682) as Director received significantly higher approval rates across all shareholder categories.
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 62,878,997 | 62,878,997 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 33,575,404 | 31,935,102 | 1,640,302 | 95.11% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 80,076 | 79,729 | 347 | 99.57% |
| Total: | 96,534,477 | 94,893,828 | 1,640,649 | 98.30% |
Resolution 3: Managing Director Appointment
The third resolution for appointing Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan as Managing Director also achieved strong shareholder support.
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 62,878,997 | 62,878,997 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 33,575,404 | 30,237,417 | 3,337,987 | 90.06% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 80,076 | 79,729 | 347 | 99.57% |
| Total: | 96,534,477 | 93,196,143 | 3,338,334 | 96.54% |
Leadership Appointments
The approved resolutions bring significant changes to the company's leadership structure:
- Mr. P. Ranjit has been elevated from Managing Director to Executive Vice Chairman (Whole-Time Director) for a five-year term from January 22, 2026, to January 21, 2031
- Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan has been appointed as both Director and Managing Director for the same five-year period
Both appointments are not liable to retire by rotation and include remuneration within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Voting Participation
The postal ballot saw substantial participation with 78.19% of total outstanding shares being voted. The promoter group demonstrated strong support with 95.33% participation rate, while public institutions showed 74.06% participation. Notably, one shareholder holding 45 shares abstained from voting across all resolutions.
Compliance and Documentation
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's website at www.archeanchemicals.com and on MUFG Intime's platform. The process was conducted in compliance with Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Historical Stock Returns for Archean Chemical Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.64% | +10.03% | +1.82% | -16.12% | +7.26% | +29.24% |





























