Bajaj Electricals Completes Postal Ballot Process with Strong Shareholder Support
Bajaj Electricals Limited completed its postal ballot process on April 30, 2026, with 87.50% shareholder participation through remote e-voting. Both special resolutions were approved - Mr. Pramod Agrawal's appointment as Independent Director received 99.92% support, while director remuneration approval garnered 96.54% votes in favour. The process was scrutinized by Makarand M. Joshi & Co. and conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Bajaj Electricals Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process on April 30, 2026, with both special resolutions receiving strong shareholder approval. The company disclosed the voting results pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, demonstrating robust corporate governance practices.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The postal ballot was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, reflecting the company's adoption of digital governance mechanisms. The process details are summarized below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | February 9, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | March 20, 2026 |
| Voting Period: | April 1, 2026 (09:00 a.m.) to April 30, 2026 (05:00 p.m.) |
| Total Shareholders: | 83,656 |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Vaibhav Dandawate, Makarand M. Joshi & Co. |
| Service Provider: | MUFG Intime India Private Limited |
Resolution 1: Independent Director Appointment
The first special resolution for appointing Mr. Pramod Agrawal (DIN: 00279727) as an Independent Director received overwhelming support across all shareholder categories:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Support % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 72,342,279 | 72,240,982 | 99.86% | 72,240,982 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 26,723,043 | 26,348,515 | 98.60% | 26,268,690 | 79,825 | 99.70% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 16,325,391 | 2,377,895 | 14.57% | 2,373,476 | 4,419 | 99.81% |
| Total: | 115,390,713 | 100,967,392 | 87.50% | 100,883,148 | 84,244 | 99.92% |
Resolution 2: Director Remuneration Approval
The second special resolution for approval of payment of remuneration to directors in case of absence or inadequacy of profits also secured majority approval:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Support % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 72,342,279 | 72,240,982 | 99.86% | 72,240,982 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 26,723,043 | 26,348,515 | 98.60% | 22,864,487 | 3,484,028 | 86.78% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 16,325,391 | 2,377,946 | 14.57% | 2,372,766 | 5,180 | 99.78% |
| Total: | 115,390,713 | 100,967,443 | 87.50% | 97,478,235 | 3,489,208 | 96.54% |
Scrutinizer's Validation
The scrutinizer's report, issued by Mr. Vaibhav Dandawate of Makarand M. Joshi & Co., confirmed that both resolutions were passed with requisite majority on April 30, 2026. The report noted that there were no invalid votes cast and that voting rights on shares transferred to unclaimed or suspense accounts and Investor Education and Protection Fund remained frozen as per regulations.
Corporate Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The company published newspaper advertisements in "Free Press Journal" and "Navshakti" on March 27, 2026, ensuring proper disclosure to all stakeholders. The voting results have been uploaded on the company's website and MUFG's platform for transparency.
Historical Stock Returns for Bajaj Electricals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.47% | +5.06% | +19.73% | -17.22% | -23.45% | -59.01% |
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