Colab Platforms appoints two independent directors, auditors
Colab Platforms Limited announced the results of its postal ballot concluded on 12 Jun 2026, approving the appointment of Mrs. Hemant Kumar and Mr. Sudhakar Mishal as Independent Directors. Shareholders also appointed M/s. Nagadheep Sathyanarayana and Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors to fill a casual vacancy. All three resolutions were passed with a majority of over 99.97% of the votes cast.

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Colab Platforms Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint two new independent directors and a statutory auditor following the conclusion of its postal ballot on 12 Jun 2026. The resolutions were passed through remote e-voting, with the scrutinizer's report submitted by M/s. Aarju Agrawal & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming the outcomes.
The company sought approval for the appointment of Mrs. Hemant Kumar (DIN: 11539643) and Mr. Sudhakar Mishal (DIN: 11639555) as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Additionally, shareholders voted to appoint M/s. Nagadheep Sathyanarayana and Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 008003S), as Statutory Auditors to fill a casual vacancy. The voting process was conducted in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Voting Results Summary
The remote e-voting process commenced on 14 May 2026 and concluded on 12 Jun 2026. A total of 113,653,997 votes were polled across all resolutions, representing 55.71% of the outstanding shares. The table below details the voting outcomes for each resolution.
| Resolution Description | Type | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Mrs. Hemant Kumar as Independent Director | Special | 113,624,788 | 29,209 | 99.97% | 0.03% |
| Appointment of Mr. Sudhakar Mishal as Independent Director | Special | 113,624,541 | 29,438 | 99.97% | 0.03% |
| Appointment of M/s. Nagadheep Sathyanarayana and Co. as Statutory Auditors | Ordinary | 113,623,006 | 30,931 | 99.97% | 0.03% |
Breakdown by Shareholder Category
The voting participation varied across different shareholder categories. Promoters and the Promoter Group cast 63,108,400 votes, all in favour of the resolutions. Public non-institutional shareholders cast 44,545,537 votes, with a small percentage voting against the proposals. Public institutions did not participate in the voting process.
The scrutinizer unblocked the remote e-voting system on 13 Jun 2026 in the presence of two independent witnesses. The report confirms that all resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The detailed e-voting reports will be handed over to the company for record-keeping.
What strategic expertise will Mrs. Hemant Kumar and Mr. Sudhakar Mishal bring to the board to drive future growth?
How will the new statutory auditor address the specific issues that led to the casual vacancy?
What measures will the company take to improve participation from public institutional shareholders in future ballots?






























