Bata India postal ballot voting period concludes on May 23
Bata India Limited concluded the remote e-voting period for the re-appointment of Ms. Radha Rajappa as an Independent Director on May 23, 2026. The resolution was passed with 99.48% of the total valid votes cast in favour, with 83.68% of outstanding shares participating. The process adhered to the Companies Act, 2013, and MCA circulars, with results declared by the Chairman based on the scrutinizer's report.

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Bata India Limited has concluded the remote e-voting period for its postal ballot proceedings on May 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. IST. The voting was conducted to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Ms. Radha Rajappa as an Independent Director. The resolution received strong support, with 99.48% of the total valid votes cast in favour. This outcome ensures the continuation of her tenure on the Board.
The postal ballot process was initiated following a notice dated April 15, 2026. Electronic notices were dispatched to members whose names appeared in the Register of Members or the List of Beneficial Owners as of April 17, 2026. The communication of assent or dissent was facilitated solely through the remote e-voting mechanism provided by NSDL, in adherence to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant General Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Voting Results Summary
The resolution garnered significant participation across shareholder categories. A total of 107,550,547 votes were polled, representing 83.68% of the outstanding shares. The detailed breakdown of the voting results is as follows:
| Shareholder Category | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 64,465,514 | 0 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Public Institutions | 42,064,915 | 534,101 | 98.75 | 1.25 |
| Public Non-Institutions | 465,268 | 20,749 | 95.73 | 4.27 |
| Total | 106,995,697 | 554,850 | 99.48 | 0.52 |
Process and Oversight
Mr. Gagan Verma of M/s. Kochhar & Co. served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot. The official results were declared by the Chairman, Mr. Ashwani Windlass, based on the scrutinizer's report. The outcome has been communicated to the stock exchanges and relevant stakeholders in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The filing was submitted by Nitin Bagaria, AVP – Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
Historical Stock Returns for Bata
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.16% | +0.30% | -10.09% | -30.41% | -44.79% | -53.97% |
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