Balaji Telefilms Shareholders Approve Independent Director Appointment with 99.99% Votes
Balaji Telefilms Limited completed its postal ballot process with overwhelming shareholder approval for appointing Mr. Pankaj Baikunthnath Chaturvedi as Non-Executive Independent Director. The resolution received 99.9983% votes in favour, with 54.41% shareholder participation and scrutinizer Mr. Vijay Yadav confirming fair conduct of the e-voting process.

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Balaji Telefilms Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of a new Independent Director. The company's shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Baikunthnath Chaturvedi (DIN: 00142853) as Non-Executive Independent Director through a special resolution, with the resolution deemed passed on March 26, 2026.
Voting Results and Shareholder Participation
The postal ballot process demonstrated exceptional shareholder support, with the resolution receiving approval from 99.9983% of the votes cast. The voting statistics reveal significant participation across different shareholder categories:
| Category: | Total Shares | Votes Polled | Participation (%) | Votes in Favour | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 38,149,576 | 38,149,576 | 100.00% | 38,149,576 | 0 |
| Public Institutions: | 29,857,790 | 8,249 | 0.03% | 8,249 | 0 |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 53,727,478 | 28,082,472 | 52.27% | 28,081,321 | 1,151 |
| Total: | 121,734,844 | 66,240,297 | 54.41% | 66,239,146 | 1,151 |
E-Voting Process and Timeline
The e-voting process was conducted through KFin Technologies Limited's platform, with the voting period spanning from February 25, 2026, at 09:00 A.M. (IST) to March 26, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. (IST). The company had 30,126 shareholders on the record date of February 20, 2026, who were eligible to participate in the postal ballot process.
Scrutinizer's Report and Compliance
Mr. Vijay Yadav (Membership No. FCS 11990), Partner of AVS & Associates, Company Secretaries, served as the appointed scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer's report confirmed the fair and transparent conduct of the e-voting process on March 27, 2026.
The postal ballot was conducted in accordance with:
- Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- Various MCA and SEBI circulars related to e-voting processes
Regulatory Filings and Disclosure
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. in compliance with Regulation 44(3) and Regulation 30 of SEBI regulations. The documents are also available on the company's website at www.balajitelefilms.com .
| Filing Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| BSE Stock Code: | 532382 |
| NSE Stock Code: | BALAJITELE |
| CIN: | L99999MH1994PLC082802 |
| Resolution Type: | Special Resolution |
The appointment of Mr. Pankaj Baikunthnath Chaturvedi as an Independent Director represents the company's commitment to strengthening its board composition and enhancing corporate governance practices. The overwhelming shareholder approval reflects confidence in the board's decision and the appointee's qualifications for the role.
Historical Stock Returns for Balaji Telefilms
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.56% | +5.28% | -22.22% | -33.84% | +32.64% | +42.56% |
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