Brady & Morris Engineering Appoints Mrs. Chitralekha Hiremath as Independent Director Through Postal Ballot
Brady & Morris Engineering Co. Ltd. successfully appointed Mrs. Chitralekha Ashok Hiremath as Independent Director through postal ballot with 99.76% shareholder approval. The e-voting process conducted from March 10-April 8, 2026, saw participation from 31 members casting 1,829,395 votes. The appointment, effective from February 13, 2026, was scrutinized by Himank Desai & Co., Chartered Accountants, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

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Brady & Morris Engineering Co. Ltd. has successfully completed the appointment of Mrs. Chitralekha Ashok Hiremath as an Independent Director through a postal ballot process conducted via remote e-voting. The company announced the voting results on April 9, 2026, confirming that the special resolution was passed with requisite majority.
Appointment Details
The appointment of Mrs. Chitralekha Ashok Hiremath (DIN: 02113981) as an Independent Director became effective from February 13, 2026. The company sought shareholders' approval through a postal ballot notice dated February 13, 2026, in compliance with Section 110, Section 108 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting process was conducted through the platform provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). The voting period commenced on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (IST) and concluded on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (IST). The cut-off date for determining eligible voters was Friday, March 6, 2026, based on the Register of Members and the List of Beneficial Owners from NSDL and CDSL.
Voting Results
The postal ballot received strong support from shareholders, with detailed results as follows:
| Particulars | Total Members Voted | Number of Votes Cast | % of Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total e-voting participation | 31 | 1,829,395 | 100.00% |
| Votes in favor | 29 | 1,824,952 | 99.76% |
| Votes against | 2 | 4,443 | 0.24% |
| Abstained votes | 0 | 0 | 0% |
The overwhelming support demonstrates strong shareholder confidence in the appointment, with 99.76% of votes cast in favor of the resolution.
Scrutinizer's Report
Himank Desai & Co., Chartered Accountants, served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. Himank Krishnakumar Desai, Proprietor of the firm, was appointed as scrutinizer on February 13, 2026. The votes were unblocked on April 8, 2026 at around 5:16 P.M. (IST) in the presence of two independent witnesses, Mr. Supriya Patil and Mr. Payal Sharma.
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with multiple regulatory frameworks including the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's website and CDSL's e-voting portal for transparency and regulatory compliance.
Historical Stock Returns for Brady & Morris Engineering
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.71% | +5.21% | +9.37% | -32.41% | -37.83% | +788.22% |
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