Castrol India Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Appointment of Saugata Basuray as Managing Director
Castrol India Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Saugata Basuray (DIN: 09522239) as Managing Director effective 1 June 2026 for a five-year term ending 31 May 2031, by way of an ordinary resolution. Mr. Basuray, who has been with the Company since 1999 and brings over 26 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business leadership, was serving as Whole-time Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer prior to this appointment. His total gross annual remuneration as Managing Director is structured in the scale of INR 72,000,000 to INR 125,000,000 per annum. The e-voting window is open from 24 July 2026 to 22 August 2026, with results to be declared on or before 25 August 2026.

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Castrol India Limited has issued a postal ballot notice dated 23 July 2026, seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Saugata Basuray (DIN: 09522239) as Managing Director of the Company. The appointment is proposed to take effect from 1 June 2026 for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years ending on 31 May 2031, and is to be passed by way of an ordinary resolution through a remote e-voting process. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 28 May 2026, approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Appointment Details and Background
Mr. Basuray was first appointed as Whole-time Director of the Company on 1 April 2022 for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years. Effective 1 January 2026, he was re-designated as Whole-time Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of the previous Managing Director. With over 26 years of experience across sales, marketing, and business leadership, Mr. Basuray joined the Company as a Management Trainee in 1999 and has since held a series of impactful roles in India and abroad, including leading Castrol Philippines from 2013 to 2017 and subsequently serving as Managing Director of Castrol's joint venture in Indonesia.
The following table summarises the key details of the proposed appointment:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Saugata Basuray |
| DIN: | 09522239 |
| Age: | 51 years |
| Effective Date: | 1 June 2026 |
| Term: | 5 (five) consecutive years ending 31 May 2031 |
| Resolution Type: | Ordinary Resolution |
| Expertise: | Sales, Marketing and Business Leadership |
| Remuneration Last Drawn: | INR 3.92 Crore for the year 2025 |
| Shareholding in Castrol India Limited: | 400 Equity shares |
Remuneration Structure
The remuneration payable to Mr. Saugata Basuray during his tenure as Managing Director has been structured as follows:
| Particulars: | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary (A): | INR 12,500,000 to INR 22,500,000 per annum |
| Other Fixed Allowances (B): | INR 12,500,000 to INR 22,500,000 per annum |
| Total Fixed Pay [A+B]: | INR 25,000,000 to INR 45,000,000 per annum |
| City Compensatory Allowance: | INR 2,430,000 per annum |
| Annual Cash Bonus: | Target at 55% of Total Fixed Pay |
| Equity/Equity Linked Incentives: | Stock options of bp p.l.c. equivalent to 95% of Total Fixed Pay at time of grant (Equity Share Value Plan: 30%; Restricted Stock Units: 65%) |
| Retirement Benefits: | As per Company's Policy |
| Other Perquisites and Benefits: | As per Company's Policy |
| Total Gross Annual Remuneration: | INR 72,000,000 to INR 125,000,000 per annum |
Mr. Basuray shall not be entitled to sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board of Directors or any Committee(s) thereof. In the event of absence or inadequacy of profits in any financial year, the remuneration shall be subject to receipt of necessary statutory approvals.
Brief Profile of Mr. Saugata Basuray
Mr. Basuray holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Pune and completed his MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM). He also completed his Advanced Management Program from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He has worked in four countries across two continents, providing him with deep experience of operating in diverse market structures. Early in his career, he served as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of the Company and Regional Vice President bp. In 2008, he moved to Castrol's global headquarters in the UK, where he was part of the marketing team that helped shape Castrol Edge into a global power brand.
Mr. Basuray currently holds the following committee positions within Castrol India Limited:
- Risk Management Committee – Chairperson
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee – Member
- Stakeholders' Relationship Committee – Member
He also serves as Additional (Nominee) Director on the board of TVS Automobile Solutions Private Limited.
E-Voting Timeline and Process
The postal ballot notice is being sent only by electronic mode to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, 17 July 2026, and whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company or Depositories. Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has been engaged to provide the remote e-voting facility.
| Postal Ballot / E-Voting Timelines: | Date |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date for E-Voting: | 17 July 2026 |
| E-Voting Starts: | 24 July 2026 at 9:00 A.M. IST |
| E-Voting Ends: | 22 August 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IST |
| Results Declaration: | On or before 25 August 2026 |
The results of the postal ballot shall be communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and will also be displayed on the Company's website. Mr. K. G. Saraf, Proprietor of M/s. Saraf and Associates, Company Secretaries (COP No. 642), has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The postal ballot notice is available on the Company's website at https://www.castrol.com/en_in/india/home/investors/general-meeting.html under Postal Ballot 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Castrol
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.26% | +0.80% | -0.54% | -0.40% | -15.87% | +29.80% |
How is Mr. Basuray's transition from interim CEO to permanent Managing Director expected to influence Castrol India's market share strategy in the competitive lubricants sector?
What impact might the proposed remuneration structure, particularly the equity-linked incentives tied to bp p.l.c., have on aligning Castrol India's performance with global parent company goals?
Given his background in international markets like the Philippines and Indonesia, what specific expansion or localization strategies can investors expect Mr. Basuray to prioritize in India over the next five years?


































