Bata India publishes postal ballot notice for director re-appointment
Bata India Limited has published newspaper advertisements for its postal ballot notice regarding the re-appointment of Ms. Radha Rajappa as Independent Director. The notices were published in Financial Express (All Editions) and Ekdin (Kolkata Edition) on April 24, 2026. The remote e-voting facility is available from April 24 to May 23, 2026, with the record date fixed as April 17, 2026. Shareholders can vote through NSDL's e-voting platform.
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Bata India Limited has submitted copies of newspaper advertisements to major stock exchanges following the publication of its postal ballot notice on April 24, 2026. The advertisements appeared in Financial Express (All Editions) and Ekdin (Kolkata Edition) as part of the company's compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Documentation Submitted
The company has formally transmitted the following documents to BSE, NSE, and the Calcutta Stock Exchange:
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice | Dated April 15, 2026 with explanatory statement |
| Newspaper Advertisements | Published April 24, 2026 in Financial Express and Ekdin |
| Transmission Method | Email to members as on cut-off date |
The submission was signed by Nitin Bagaria, AVP - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
Remote E-Voting Schedule and Resolution
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Gagan Verma, Partner at M/s. Kochhar & Co., as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide remote e-Voting facility.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Remote e-Voting Commences | April 24, 2026 (9:00 A.M. IST) |
| Remote e-Voting Ends | May 23, 2026 (5:00 P.M. IST) |
| Scrutinizer Report Submission | May 25, 2026 (5:00 P.M. IST) |
| Results Declaration | May 25, 2026 (5:00 P.M. IST) |
The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Ms. Radha Rajappa (DIN: 08530439) as an Independent Director for a second term of 3 consecutive years commencing from June 9, 2026 to June 8, 2029. She was initially appointed on June 9, 2021 for a 5-year term ending June 8, 2026. The resolution requires approval as a Special Resolution.
Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on Friday, April 17, 2026, are entitled to vote. Voting rights shall be reckoned on the paid-up value of shares registered as on the cut-off date.
Voting Instructions for Shareholders
Members holding shares in physical mode and whose email addresses are not registered may cast their votes through the e-Voting system after registering their email addresses by sending required documents to the company at share.dept@bata.com or to the RTA at investor.helpdesk@ln.mpms.mufg.com . The required documents include a signed request letter with name, folio number and shareholding details, self-attested PAN card copy, and address proof.
Members holding shares in demat mode should update their email addresses directly with their respective Depository Participants. The company has also provided a facility for temporary email registration through a dedicated link for receiving shareholder communications.
Results Declaration and Communication
The results of the Postal Ballot shall be declared on or before Monday, May 25, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. IST. The results will be displayed for at least three days at the Registered Office in Kolkata and Corporate Office in Gurugram, and will be uploaded on the company's website ( www.bata.in ) and NSDL's e-Voting website ( www.evoting.nsdl.com ). The results will also be simultaneously forwarded to all stock exchanges where the company's equity shares are listed.
For queries or technical assistance regarding remote e-Voting, members may contact Mr. Pritam Dutta at NSDL (022-4886 7000) or Mr. Milan Arora at Bata Secretarial Department (033-2289 5798).
Historical Stock Returns for Bata
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.34% | -1.23% | +17.84% | -36.84% | -40.14% | -43.41% |
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