Bharat Forge Limited Completes Postal Ballot for Director Re-appointments with Overwhelming Shareholder Support
Bharat Forge Limited completed its postal ballot voting on April 24, 2026, with shareholders overwhelmingly approving the re-appointment of Mr. B.P. Kalyani and Mr. S.E. Tandale as Executive Directors. Both ordinary resolutions received over 99% support from valid votes cast, demonstrating strong shareholder confidence in the leadership team. The e-voting process ran from March 24 to April 22, 2026, under the supervision of scrutinizer Ms. Ashwini Inamdar, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.

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Bharat Forge Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot voting process on April 24, 2026, securing overwhelming shareholder approval for the re-appointment of two key executive directors. The company conducted the voting exercise through remote e-voting only, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Resolutions and Voting Results
The postal ballot covered two ordinary resolutions for director re-appointments:
| Resolution | Director Details | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution 1 | Re-appointment of Mr. B.P. Kalyani (DIN: 00267202) as Executive Director | Approved |
| Resolution 2 | Re-appointment of Mr. S.E. Tandale (DIN: 00266833) as Executive Director | Approved |
Both resolutions received exceptional shareholder support, demonstrating strong confidence in the leadership team.
Detailed Voting Statistics
The voting results showed remarkable consensus among shareholders across all categories:
Resolution 1 - B.P. Kalyani Re-appointment
| Shareholder Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Support Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 210703624 | 207581360 | 207581360 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 224375450 | 201882211 | 198955287 | 98.55% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 43009558 | 257048 | 254567 | 99.03% |
| Total | 478088632 | 409720619 | 406791214 | 99.29% |
Resolution 2 - S.E. Tandale Re-appointment
| Shareholder Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Support Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 210703624 | 207581360 | 207581360 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 224375450 | 201882211 | 198955287 | 98.55% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 43009558 | 257027 | 252708 | 98.32% |
| Total | 478088632 | 409720598 | 406789355 | 99.28% |
Voting Process and Timeline
The company conducted the postal ballot exclusively through remote e-voting, with the following key details:
- E-voting Period: March 24, 2026 (09:00 AM IST) to April 22, 2026 (05:00 PM IST)
- Record Date: March 13, 2026
- Total Shareholders: 2,28,158
- E-voting Platform: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
The voting process was conducted under the supervision of Ms. Ashwini Inamdar (FCS 9409, CP 11226) from M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries, who served as the scrutinizer to ensure fairness and transparency.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
Bharat Forge Limited has fulfilled all regulatory requirements under Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The detailed voting results and scrutinizer's report have been made available on multiple platforms:
- Company website: www.bharatforge.com/investors/shareholders-information/agm-postal-ballot-voting-results
- NSDL e-voting portal: www.evoting.nsdl.com
- Stock exchange websites: www.bse.com and www.nseindia.com
The successful completion of this postal ballot reinforces shareholder confidence in the company's leadership and governance practices, with both directors receiving mandate renewals through an overwhelming majority vote.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Forge
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.97% | +0.01% | +12.58% | +42.76% | +63.45% | +218.71% |
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