Crop Life Science appoints Sheetalben Shah as Independent Director for 5 years
Crop Life Science Ltd has regularized the appointment of Ms. Sheetalben Rachit Shah as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term effective April 10, 2026, following approval through a postal ballot where 99.97% of votes were cast in favour. The resolution was supported by the promoter group and public shareholders, with the process overseen by scrutinizer Mr. Ranjit Kumar Singh. Ms. Shah brings expertise in management and corporate governance, and the company confirmed she is not debarred by SEBI from holding the position.

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Crop Life Science Ltd has announced the regularization of Ms. Sheetalben Rachit Shah as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of five years, effective from April 10, 2026. The appointment was approved by shareholders through a postal ballot process, which concluded on June 24, 2026, with 99.97% of votes cast in favour. This move strengthens the company's governance framework following her initial appointment as an Additional Director by the Board.
The resolution received overwhelming support, with the promoter group casting all 12,000,000 shares in favour. Public non-institutional shareholders also supported the appointment, with 680,000 votes in favour and 4,000 against. A total of 13 members participated in the e-voting process, casting 12,684,000 votes.
Voting Results Breakdown
The detailed voting results highlight the consensus among shareholders regarding the director's appointment.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 12,000,000 | 12,000,000 | 12,000,000 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Public - Non Institutions | 5,140,000 | 684,000 | 680,000 | 4,000 | 99.42 |
| Total | 17,140,000 | 12,684,000 | 12,680,000 | 4,000 | 99.97 |
Regulatory Compliance and Procedure
The postal ballot was overseen by Mr. Ranjit Kumar Singh, a Practicing Company Secretary and Proprietor of Ranjit & Associates, serving as the Scrutinizer. The voting period was open from May 26, 2026, to June 24, 2026. The notice for the postal ballot was dispatched on May 21, 2026, and public advertisements were published in the Financial Express Newspaper on May 22, 2026. The record date for determining eligibility was May 15, 2026.
Ms. Sheetalben Rachit Shah possesses experience in management, administration, and business operations, with expertise in strategic planning and corporate governance. The company confirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order passed by SEBI or other authorities. The detailed voting results and the Scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's website and the NSE website.
Historical Stock Returns for Crop Life Science
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.54% | +10.05% | +9.52% | -11.88% | -14.66% | -13.45% |
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