Damodar Industries Completes Postal Ballot Process, Appoints New Independent Director
Damodar Industries Limited completed its postal ballot process on April 23, 2026, for appointing Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as Non-Executive Independent Director. The resolution received overwhelming support with 99.97% approval from shareholders, with 42.46% voter turnout from 23300000 outstanding shares. Scrutinizer Vishal N Manseta oversaw the process, and the company submitted compliance reports to stock exchanges on April 24, 2026.

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Damodar Industries Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process on April 23, 2026, and submitted the scrutinizer's report along with voting results to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Overview
The postal ballot process was conducted to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak (DIN: 11588687) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the company. The voting process utilized remote e-voting and postal ballot methods, concluding on April 23, 2026 at 5.00 PM.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Record Date: | March 20, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 8292 |
| Voting Conclusion Date: | April 23, 2026 |
| Resolution Type: | Special |
| Scrutinizer Report Date: | April 24, 2026 |
| E-voting Period: | March 25, 2026 (09:00 AM) to April 23, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Scrutinizer Details
The postal ballot process was overseen by qualified scrutinizer Vishal N Manseta, who was appointed by the board on March 17, 2026. The scrutinizer maintained proper registers and conducted the process in accordance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013.
| Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Scrutinizer Name: | Vishal N Manseta |
| Qualification: | CS |
| Membership Number: | 25183 |
| Board Appointment Date: | March 17, 2026 |
| Report Issuance Date: | April 24, 2026 |
| ACS Number: | 25183 |
| C.P. Number: | 8981 |
| PRC Number: | 1584/2021 |
Voting Results and Participation
The postal ballot witnessed significant participation with a total of 9892341 votes polled out of 23300000 outstanding shares, representing a voter turnout of 42.46%. The resolution received overwhelming support from shareholders across all categories.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Turnout (%) | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 16350715 | 9882525 | 60.44 | 9882525 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Public-Institutions: | 1750 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Public-Non Institutions: | 6947535 | 9816 | 0.14 | 7091 | 2725 | 72.24 |
| Total: | 23300000 | 9892341 | 42.46 | 9889616 | 2725 | 99.97 |
Resolution Outcome
The special resolution for appointing Mr. Suresh Narayan Nayak as Non-Executive Independent Director was successfully passed with 99.97% votes in favour and only 0.03% votes against. A total of 37 members voted in favour while only 2 members voted against the resolution. The promoter and promoter group showed complete support with 100% approval, while public non-institutional shareholders voted 72.24% in favour of the resolution.
Regulatory Compliance
The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by submitting the complete scrutinizer's report and voting results to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India on April 24, 2026. The submission was signed by Director Aditya A Biyani (DIN: 10304061) on behalf of the company, ensuring full compliance with SEBI listing regulations. The voting results were unblocked in the presence of two witnesses, Anshika Sharma and Vandana Kalokhe, who are not in the employment of the company.
Historical Stock Returns for Damodar Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.20% | -3.41% | +36.02% | -6.70% | -0.55% | +15.69% |
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