BlueStone Jewellery approves MD bonus and remuneration hike
BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited shareholders approved a one-time special bonus and a remuneration increase for Managing Director and Chairman Gaurav Singh Kushwaha through a postal ballot that concluded on May 30, 2026. The special resolution for the bonus passed with 97.38% of votes polled, while the remuneration increase secured 99.99% approval. The scrutinizer's report confirmed the results on June 01, 2026.

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BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited shareholders have approved a one-time special bonus and an increase in remuneration for Managing Director and Chairman Gaurav Singh Kushwaha. The resolutions were passed through a postal ballot process that concluded on May 30, 2026, with the requisite majority required under the Companies Act, 2013. The approvals grant the company leadership the authority to implement the financial changes for the senior executive.
The postal ballot notice was dated April 23, 2026, and the remote e-voting period commenced on May 01, 2026, and ended on May 30, 2026. The scrutinizer, Mitesh J. Shah of Mitesh J. Shah & Associates, validated the process and reported the outcomes to the Board. A total of 40,195 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date of April 24, 2026.
The first resolution sought approval for the grant of a one-time special bonus to Mr. Kushwaha. This special resolution received significant support from the public shareholders, although some institutional investors voted against it. The resolution was passed with 97.38% of the total votes polled in favour.
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Bonus | 11,06,47,349 | 29,69,096 | 97.3867 | 2.6133 |
| Remuneration Increase | 11,75,70,428 | 5,387 | 99.9954 | 0.0046 |
The second resolution proposed an increase in the remuneration of Mr. Kushwaha. This resolution also passed with a strong majority, securing 99.99% of the votes polled. Public institutions supported this resolution entirely, unlike the previous item where a small portion voted against it.
The detailed voting patterns reveal that the Promoter and Promoter Group held 24,761,977 shares and voted 100% in favour of both resolutions. Public Institutions, holding 103,076,072 shares, cast 84,861,800 votes for the bonus resolution and 88,820,820 votes for the remuneration increase. Public Non-Institutions, holding 24,393,316 shares, participated with 3,992,668 votes for the bonus and 3,993,018 votes for the remuneration hike.
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the results were declared on June 01, 2026, following the unblocking of votes from the NSDL e-voting system. The company stated that the relevant records relating to the postal ballot have been sealed and handed over to the Company Secretary for safekeeping.
Historical Stock Returns for BlueStone Jewellery & Lifestyle
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.76% | +18.14% | +10.42% | +1.39% | +1.68% | +1.68% |
How will the one-time special bonus and increased remuneration impact BlueStone's overall executive compensation structure and financial projections?
What specific performance metrics or strategic milestones triggered the approval for this significant increase in senior leadership compensation?
Could the dissenting votes from certain institutional investors regarding the special bonus signal growing concerns about corporate governance or ESG standards?


































