B&A Limited Announces EGM Voting Results, Reappoints Managing Director
B&A Limited successfully concluded its EGM with official voting results showing 75.95% shareholder approval for Managing Director reappointment. The meeting achieved 42.40% voter turnout from 2137 total shareholders, with comprehensive regulatory compliance and transparent voting process facilitated by CDSL.

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B&A Limited successfully conducted its 1st Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for the financial year 2025-26 on March 26, 2026, and has now announced the official voting results. The meeting was held at the company's registered office in Gariahabi Grant, Charingia, Jorhat, Assam, commencing at 10:00 AM IST and concluding at 10:20 AM IST.
Meeting Governance and Attendance
The EGM was conducted in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ms. Mou Mukherjee, Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, was elected to chair the proceedings.
| Attendance Details: | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record: | 2137 |
| Members Present (In Person): | 5 |
| Members Present (Proxy): | 44 |
| Directors in Attendance: | 10 |
The meeting saw comprehensive board participation, with all key committees represented. Notable attendees included Mr. Somnath Chatterjee (Managing Director), Mr. Dhruba Jyoti Dowerah (Whole-time Director), and various Non-Executive Independent Directors. Ms. Binita Pandey served as Company Secretary, while Mr. Tapas Kumar Chatterjee attended as Chief Financial Officer.
Voting Process and Results
The company implemented a dual voting mechanism, providing both remote e-voting and physical ballot options. Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) facilitated the electronic voting process, with Mr. Tarun Chatterjee, Advocate, serving as the appointed scrutinizer.
| Voting Timeline: | Details |
|---|---|
| Remote E-voting Period: | March 23-25, 2026 |
| E-voting Hours: | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST |
| Cut-off Date: | March 19, 2026 |
| Total Votes Polled: | 1314463 |
| Voter Turnout: | 42.40% |
Resolution Outcome and Voting Breakdown
The primary agenda item involved the reappointment of Mr. Somnath Chatterjee (DIN: 00172364) as Managing Director. The resolution was successfully passed with overwhelming support from shareholders.
| Voting Results: | Details |
|---|---|
| Votes in Favour: | 998263 (75.95%) |
| Votes Against: | 316200 (24.05%) |
| Resolution Status: | Passed |
| Term Duration: | Three years (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029) |
The voting saw strong participation from the promoter group (53.19% of their holdings) and public non-institutional shareholders (26.58% of their holdings). Notably, all public non-institutional votes were cast in favour of the resolution, demonstrating broad shareholder confidence.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
B&A Limited ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the EGM process. The voting results and consolidated scrutinizer's report have been submitted to BSE Limited under Regulation 44(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations. The company has also made these results available on its website at www.barooahs.com and on CDSL's platform at www.evotingindia.com .
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that all voting procedures were conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with proper reconciliation of ballots against the records maintained by the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The resolution enables the Board of Directors and Nomination and Remuneration Committee to vary remuneration within statutory limits during the tenure.
Historical Stock Returns for B&A
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | +5.71% | -2.63% | -8.56% | -25.85% | +151.53% |
What strategic initiatives will Mr. Somnath Chatterjee prioritize during his three-year reappointment term to address the concerns of the 24% dissenting shareholders?
How might B&A Limited's governance structure evolve given the strong independent director presence and comprehensive committee representation demonstrated at this EGM?
What impact could the varying remuneration clause have on B&A Limited's executive compensation strategy and talent retention in the competitive Assam business landscape?


































