Cochin Malabar Estates and Industries Limited announced that all resolutions proposed at its 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) were passed by shareholders with the requisite majority. The meeting was held on September 25, 2026, via Video Conferencing.

The outcome follows the submission of a report by Ms. Sweety Kapoor, Practising Company Secretary and appointed Scrutinizer. The voting results, disclosed in compliance with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, confirm the adoption of FY26 financial statements and key board appointments.

Voting participation and turnout

The company reported a total of 2,474 shareholders on record. Due to the virtual format, physical presence was not applicable. A total of 19 members attended the meeting through Video Conferencing, comprising 7 promoters and promoters group members and 12 public shareholders.

Voting rights were reckoned as on the cut-off date of September 18, 2026. Remote e-voting was conducted via Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) between September 22 and September 24, 2026.

Resolution-wise voting results

The following table summarizes the voting outcomes for the four agenda items:

For Items 1 through 3, the total votes polled stood at 1,426,900, representing 80.53% of outstanding shares. The promoter and promoter group cast 1,111,359 votes in favour across these items, while institutional holders voted 297,012 shares in favour.

Specifics on Independent Director appointment

For Item No. 4, regarding the appointment of Mr. Ghanshyam Mundhra as an Independent Director, the total votes polled were lower at 1,129,888 (63.77% of outstanding shares). This variance is attributed to one shareholder holding 297,012 shares abstaining from voting on this specific resolution. Consequently, the percentage of votes in favour for this item was 98.40%, slightly lower than the other three items due to the reduced denominator.

Board appointments confirmed

The passing of these resolutions confirms the following governance changes:

• Hemant Bangur: Re-appointed as a director retiring by rotation.
• C.P. Sharma: Re-appointed as Wholetime Director.
• Ghanshyam Mundhra: Appointed as an Independent Director for a first term of five consecutive years.

The meeting concluded at 11:55 am after a 15-minute window for e-voting completion. No queries were raised by shareholders regarding the reports or financial statements during the session.

Cochin Malabar Estates and Industries Limited has scheduled its 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 25, 2026. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.

The event is set to begin at 11:30 am at the company’s registered office in Kolkata. Shareholders holding shares as of the record date, September 18, 2026, are eligible to vote. The register of members will remain closed from September 21 to September 25, 2026.

Ordinary Business Agenda

The primary ordinary business items include:

• Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
• Re-appointment of Mr. Hemant Bangur as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation.

Mr. Bangur, who joined the board in September 2017, holds a Masters in International Trade. He currently serves as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Special Business Resolutions

The special business agenda features two key appointments requiring shareholder approval via Special Resolution:

Re-appointment of Whole-time Director

Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. C.P. Sharma as Whole-time Director for a three-year term effective June 15, 2026. Mr. Sharma will receive a consolidated salary of ₹60,000 per annum.

Mr. Sharma, aged 63, brings 38 years of experience in finance, taxation, and legal matters. He currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Appointment of Independent Director

The meeting will also consider the appointment of Mr. Ghanshyam Mundhra as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting July 24, 2026. Mr. Mundhra, aged 65, is a Commerce Graduate from the University of Calcutta.

He will serve as a member of both the Audit Committee and the Stakeholders Relationship Committee. Mr. Mundhra does not hold any equity shares in the company and receives no remuneration other than sitting fees and expense reimbursements.

Voting and Participation Details

Remote e-voting facilities are available through Central Depository Services (India) Limited. The voting window opens on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Members can cast votes electronically using their demat account credentials via CDSL or NSDL platforms. Physical shareholders must use their folio numbers. Ms. Sweety Kapoor, Practising Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.