Atul Auto shareholders approve lease of manufacturing unit at AGM
- All eight resolutions passed at Atul Auto's 38th AGM held on September 18, 2026
- Special resolution to lease Rajkot manufacturing unit approved with 99.99% support
- Re-appointments of Neeraj Chandra and Gurudeo Yadwadkar confirmed by shareholders
- Related party transaction with Khushbu Auto approved despite promoter abstention

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Atul Auto Limited held its 38th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2026. Shareholders approved ordinary and special resolutions, including the re-appointment of directors and a proposal to lease the company’s manufacturing facility in Rajkot.
The meeting commenced at 3:30 pm via video conference and concluded at 4:13 pm. Neeraj Chandra, Managing Director, chaired the proceedings. Mrs. Honey Sethi, Independent Director, assumed the chair for the re-appointment of Mr. Neeraj J. Chandra, who retired by rotation.
Voting Results and Scrutinizer Report
The consolidated scrutinizer’s report, filed with BSE and NSE on September 22, 2026, confirmed that all eight resolutions were passed. The voting process included remote e-voting from September 15 to September 17, 2026, and e-voting during the meeting.
Ordinary Business Outcomes
Shareholders overwhelmingly supported routine business items. The adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 received 99.99% support. The declaration of the final dividend for FY25-26 was also approved with a similar margin.
| Resolution | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Standalone Financials | 99.9981 | 0.0019 | Passed |
| Adoption of Consolidated Financials | 99.9980 | 0.0020 | Passed |
| Final Dividend Declaration | 99.9979 | 0.0021 | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Neeraj J. Chandra | 99.9973 | 0.0027 | Passed |
Special Business and Related Party Transactions
The special resolution to lease the manufacturing unit in Shapar, Rajkot, passed with 99.9964% votes in favour. The re-appointment of Gurudeo Madhukar Yadwadkar as Independent Director also secured near-unanimous approval.
The ordinary resolution regarding material related party transactions with Khushbu Auto saw slightly lower participation but still passed comfortably. Notably, promoter group members abstained from voting on this item as they are interested parties. Invalid votes for this resolution accounted for 5,802,017 shares.
| Resolution | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease of Manufacturing Unit | 99.9964 | 0.0036 | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Gurudeo M. Yadwadkar | 99.9975 | 0.0025 | Passed |
| Related Party Transaction (Khushbu Auto) | 99.6303 | 0.3697 | Passed |
Governance and Compliance
The meeting adhered to the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. Paras Viramgama, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, facilitated the regulatory aspects and e-voting process.
CA Kapil Sanghvi of M/s. Maharishi & Co served as the statutory auditor. Mr. Hardik Hudda acted as the secretarial auditor and scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The scrutinizer’s report and voting results have been communicated to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Atul Auto
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.52% | -1.93% | -9.22% | -4.36% | -19.85% | +77.54% |
How will the leasing of the Rajkot manufacturing facility impact Atul Auto's operational costs and asset-light strategy in the coming fiscal year?
What specific strategic benefits or synergies are expected from the material related party transactions with Khushbu Auto?
How might the near-unanimous shareholder approval for director re-appointments influence institutional investor confidence in the company's governance stability?

































