Crisil shareholders approve Abhishek Tomar as non-executive director
- Shareholders approved Abhishek Tomar as non-executive director via postal ballot
- Resolution passed with 99.51% support (6,39,10,198 votes in favor)
- Promoter group voted unanimously; public institutions supported at 97.15%
- Voting concluded on September 5, 2026, with results confirmed on September 7

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Shareholders of Crisil Limited have approved the appointment of Mr. Abhishek Tomar as a non-executive director, liable to retire by rotation. The ordinary resolution passed with overwhelming support during the postal ballot process.
The voting window concluded on September 5, 2026, with the scrutinizer confirming the results on September 7, 2026. A total of 6,42,25,579 votes were polled out of 7,31,30,017 shares held by eligible members as of the July 31, 2026 cut-off date.
Voting Breakdown
The resolution required an ordinary majority. Promoter and promoter group shareholders voted unanimously in favor, casting all 4,87,32,586 eligible votes for the appointment. Public institutions showed strong support, with 97.15% of polled votes in favor, while public non-institutional shareholders approved the resolution with 99.98% support.
| Category | Votes Polled | Votes In Favor | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 4,87,32,586 | 4,87,32,586 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 1,10,41,388 | 1,07,26,972 | 97.15% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 44,51,605 | 44,50,640 | 99.98% |
| Total | 6,42,25,579 | 6,39,10,198 | 99.51% |
Only 3,15,381 votes were cast against the resolution, representing 0.49% of the total polled votes. The promoter group declared no interest in the agenda item.
Process Details
The Board of Directors initiated the postal ballot process on July 21, 2026, under Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. Notices were dispatched to 86,626 registered members on August 5, 2026. E-voting was facilitated through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) between August 7 and September 5, 2026.
S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co served as the scrutinizer for the exercise. Partner Ashwini Vartak submitted the final report, confirming that all cast votes were valid and the resolution was passed with the requisite majority.
Historical Stock Returns for CRISIL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.32% | +1.14% | +9.85% | +10.94% | -4.41% | 0.0% |
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