Bombay Wire Ropes Limited Shareholders Approve Office Premises Sale and Lease Resolutions via Postal Ballot
Bombay Wire Ropes Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process with shareholders approving both resolutions related to office premises sale and lease arrangements. The voting results showed 77.71% approval overall, with unanimous institutional support contrasting against divided retail investor opinion, while promoters abstained from voting entirely.

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Bombay Wire Ropes Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process through remote e-voting, with shareholders approving both proposed resolutions on 28th March, 2026. The company announced the voting results in compliance with Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The remote e-voting process was conducted over an extended period, commencing on Friday, 27th February, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluding on Saturday, 28th March, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The postal ballot notice was dated 24th February, 2026, with the cut-off date set as 20th February, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 2,654 |
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | 24th February, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | 20th February, 2026 |
| Voting Period: | 27th February, 2026 to 28th March, 2026 |
| Resolutions Passed: | 2 (Two) |
| Scrutinizer Report Date: | 31st March, 2026 |
Resolutions Approved
Shareholders voted on two key resolutions related to the company's office premises:
| Resolution Type: | Description |
|---|---|
| Special Resolution: | Sale of Office Premises pursuant to Section 180(1)(a) read with 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 37A of SEBI Listing Regulations |
| Ordinary Resolution: | Taking office premises on leave and license basis |
Voting Results Analysis
Both resolutions received identical voting patterns, with overall approval from shareholders. The voting results showed strong institutional support despite mixed response from retail investors.
| Voting Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Favour % | Against % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 33,96,750 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Public Institutions: | 4,97,778 | 4,47,101 | 89.82% | 4,47,101 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 14,44,972 | 2,17,005 | 15.02% | 69,003 | 1,48,002 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| Total: | 53,39,500 | 6,64,106 | 12.44% | 5,16,104 | 1,48,002 | 77.71% | 22.29% |
Key Observations
The voting results revealed several notable patterns:
- Institutional Support: Public Institutions demonstrated unanimous support with 100% votes in favour, contributing significantly to the overall approval
- Promoter Abstention: Despite holding 33,96,750 shares, the Promoter and Promoter Group did not participate in the voting process
- Mixed Retail Response: Public Non-Institutions showed divided opinion with only 31.80% voting in favour
- Overall Participation: Total voting participation stood at 12.44% of outstanding shares
Regulatory Compliance and Scrutinizer Report
The postal ballot was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. Mrs. Zankhana K. Bhansali of Zankhana Bhansali & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, served as the Scrutinizer for the process.
| Scrutinizer Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mrs. Zankhana K. Bhansali |
| Firm: | Zankhana Bhansali & Associates |
| Membership No.: | 9261 |
| COP No.: | 10513 |
| Report Date: | 31st March, 2026 |
The company utilized the services of Purva Sharegistry (India) Private Limited as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent and for providing the remote e-voting platform. Both resolutions are deemed passed on 28th March, 2026, the last date of remote e-voting, as confirmed by the Scrutinizer's report submitted on 31st March, 2026. The results were communicated to BSE under scrip code 504648 and are available on the company's website at www.bombaywireropes.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Bombay Wire Ropes
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +8.53% | +3.60% | -15.15% | -22.82% | -33.85% | +1,750.22% |
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