Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of Mrs. Bharti Rastogi (DIN: 11535449) as an Independent Director. The resolution was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders and deemed passed on April 25, 2026, the last date of remote e-voting.

Postal Ballot Results

The special resolution for Mrs. Bharti Rastogi's appointment received exceptional shareholder support across all categories. The voting results demonstrate strong confidence in the proposed appointment.

Process Details

The postal ballot process was conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. Key process milestones included:

Scrutinizer Appointment and Report

Mr. Manish Sancheti, Practicing Company Secretary and Partner of M/s. CSM and Co., Company Secretaries, was appointed as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the postal ballot was conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations and that the resolution was passed with the requisite majority.

The e-voting facility was provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), and votes were unblocked on April 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST for final counting and verification.

Director Appointment Details

Mrs. Bharti Rastogi has been appointed as an Independent Director for a period of five years. The appointment was processed as a special resolution, indicating its significance for the company's governance structure. The resolution details confirm that promoters and promoter groups had no specific interest in this particular agenda item.

Regulatory Compliance

The company fulfilled all regulatory requirements by publishing advertisements in Financial Express (English) and Dainik Navjyoti (Hindi) newspapers on March 26, 2026, informing shareholders about the completion of postal ballot notice dispatch. The entire process was conducted electronically, with the postal ballot notice dispatched to members whose email addresses were registered with the company or its registrar and share transfer agent.

Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Ltd has filed its annual disclosure under SEBI takeover regulations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Jaipur-based home furnishing, garment and fabrics company submitted the mandatory disclosure to both BSE and NSE on April 04, 2026.

Promoter Group Shareholding Details

According to the disclosure, the promoter and promoter group collectively hold 78,09,962 equity shares, representing 58.34% of the company's total shareholding as of March 31, 2026. Managing Director Pawan Kumar Gupta, who filed the disclosure on behalf of the promoter group, confirmed that no encumbrance was made directly or indirectly on these shares during the financial year.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in pursuance of Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Company Secretary Sonika Gupta submitted the filing to the stock exchanges, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The company trades on BSE under scrip code 539399 and on NSE under the symbol BELLACASA.

Company Background

Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Ltd, formerly known as Gupta Fabtex Pvt. Ltd., operates as an importer, manufacturer and exporter of home furnishing, garments and fabrics. The company is headquartered at E-102, 103, EPIP, Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur, Rajasthan, and was incorporated in 1996 with CIN L17124RJ1996PLC011522.

The annual disclosure demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining transparency with shareholders and regulatory authorities regarding promoter group shareholding patterns and any changes in stake ownership during the financial year.