Caplin Point Laboratories holds 35th AGM, approves MD re-appointment
- Caplin Point Laboratories held its 35th AGM on September 25, 2026, via VC/OAVM
- Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan as Managing Director
- Mr. D. Muralidharan was appointed as Whole-Time Director for a two-year term
- Statutory and Secretarial Audit Reports for FY26 were free from qualifications
- Voting results for ordinary and special resolutions will be announced within two days

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Caplin Point Laboratories Limited concluded its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 25, 2026, approving the re-appointment of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan as Managing Director and the appointment of Mr. D. Muralidharan as Whole-Time Director.
The meeting was conducted through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM) at 10:00 am IST, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs guidelines and SEBI Listing Regulations. The Chairman, Mr. C. C. Paarthipan, confirmed the requisite quorum and initiated proceedings, noting that all Directors except Mr. Ashok Partheeban were present.
Leadership and governance updates
The Chairman apprised shareholders of recent governance changes approved via Postal Ballot on January 31, 2026. These included the appointment of Mr. Ashok Partheeban and Mr. Vivek Partheeban as Directors and Vice-Chairmen, along with Dr. K. C. John and Ms. Susan Mathew as Non-Executive Independent Directors.
During the AGM, shareholders voted on several critical leadership mandates:
- Managing Director: Re-appointment of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan for a further period of two years.
- Whole-Time Director: Appointment of Mr. D. Muralidharan for two years.
- Chairman: Continuation of Mr. C. C. Paarthipan as Chairman and Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.
Financial performance and business highlights
Dr. Sridhar Ganesan delivered a presentation on the company’s performance and its subsidiaries. Mr. Vivek Partheeban addressed the Regulated Markets business, while Mr. D. Muralidharan, serving as Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, briefed members on financial metrics. The audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 were taken as read, alongside the Annual Report.
The Statutory Audit Report and Secretarial Audit Report were confirmed to be free from qualifications. Consequently, these reports were treated as read under Section 145 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Resolution details
The following resolutions were subject to electronic voting, comprising remote e-voting from September 22 to September 24, 2026, and e-voting during the AGM:
| Resolution | Subject Matter | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of Financial Statements | Ordinary |
| 2 | Declaration of Final Dividend and Ratification of Interim Dividend | Ordinary |
| 3 | Retirement by rotation of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan and consideration of re-appointment | Ordinary |
| 4 | Re-appointment of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan as Managing Director | Special |
| 5 | Continuation of Mr. C. C. Paarthipan as Chairman | Special |
| 6 | Appointment of Mr. D. Muralidharan as Whole-Time Director | Special |
Meeting closure and voting results
Out of three registered speaker shareholders, two were present, with one raising queries that were addressed by the Company Secretary. The meeting concluded at 10:51 am with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sridhar Ganesan. Consolidated voting results for all resolutions will be announced within two working days to the stock exchanges and posted on the company website.
Historical Stock Returns for Caplin Point Laboratories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.13% | +9.19% | +13.58% | +78.72% | +25.39% | +219.03% |
How might the re-appointment of Dr. Sridhar Ganesan and the addition of Mr. D. Muralidharan influence Caplin Point's strategic expansion into regulated markets over the next two years?
What specific financial targets or margin improvements are expected from Mr. Muralidharan’s dual role as Whole-Time Director and CFO in the upcoming fiscal quarters?
How will the recent governance changes, including new Vice-Chairmen and independent directors, impact Caplin Point's compliance posture with SEBI regulations?


































