DCM Shriram International Limited Shareholders Approve All 10 Postal Ballot Resolutions with Overwhelming Majority
DCM Shriram International Limited shareholders approved all ten resolutions in the Postal Ballot Notice dated 04.04.2026 via remote e-voting, with results declared on 12th May 2026. The resolutions included appointments of four Independent Directors, Managing Director & CEO Alok B. Shriram, two Deputy Managing Directors, Whole Time Director & CFO P. D. Bagla, and Secretarial Auditors M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates for 2025-2030. Approval rates ranged from 97.92% to 99.98% of valid votes cast across all resolutions. The process was scrutinized by Kamaljit Singh of K. Singh and Associates, Company Secretaries, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.

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DCM Shriram International Limited informed the stock exchanges on 12th May 2026 that all ten resolutions set out in its Postal Ballot Notice dated 04.04.2026 were passed by members through remote e-voting with overwhelming majority, as confirmed by the Scrutinizer's Report dated 12th May 2026. The e-voting process was facilitated by KFin Technologies Limited and ran from 9.00 A.M. (IST) on Monday, 13th April 2026 to 5.00 P.M. (IST) on Tuesday, 12th May 2026. The results were declared by Alok B. Shriram, Managing Director & CEO, and the Scrutinizer's Report was submitted by Kamaljit Singh (FCS No. 11335, CP No. 16847) of K. Singh and Associates, Company Secretaries.
Resolutions Passed
The postal ballot comprised eight special resolutions and two ordinary resolutions. The following table summarises all ten resolutions and their nature:
| Resolution No.: | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appointment of Mr. Sunil Behari Mathur w.e.f 07/03/2026 (Non-ED) liable to retire by rotation | Special Resolution |
| 2 | Appointment of Mr. Sanjay Chandrakant Kirloskar as Independent Director for 5 years w.e.f 15/11/2025 | Special Resolution |
| 3 | Appointment of Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan as Independent Director for 5 years w.e.f 15/11/2025 | Special Resolution |
| 4 | Appointment of Mr. Mukesh Gupta as Independent Director for 5 years w.e.f 15/11/2025 | Special Resolution |
| 5 | Appointment of Mrs. Meeta Makhan as Independent Director for 5 years w.e.f 15/11/2025 | Special Resolution |
| 6 | Appointment and remuneration of Mr. Alok B. Shriram w.e.f 24/12/2025 as Managing Director & CEO | Special Resolution |
| 7 | Appointment and remuneration of Ms. Kanika Shriram for five years w.e.f 24/12/2025 as Deputy Managing Director | Special Resolution |
| 8 | Appointment and remuneration of Mr. Rudra Shriram for five years w.e.f 24/12/2025 as Deputy Managing Director | Special Resolution |
| 9 | Appointment and remuneration of Mr. P. D. Bagla for three years w.e.f 24/12/2025 as WTD & CFO | Ordinary Resolution |
| 10 | Appointment of Secretarial Auditors M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates (2025-2030) | Ordinary Resolution |
Voting Results Summary
All ten resolutions received strong shareholder support. The table below presents the consolidated voting outcome for each resolution, including total votes polled, votes in favour, votes against, and the percentage of valid votes in favour:
| Resolution No.: | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | % in Favour | Votes Against | % Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51521016 | 51475696 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 2 | 51521106 | 50451254 | 97.92 | 1069852 | 2.08 | Passed |
| 3 | 51521016 | 51475696 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 4 | 51521016 | 51510987 | 99.98 | 10029 | 0.02 | Passed |
| 5 | 51521016 | 51510987 | 99.98 | 10029 | 0.02 | Passed |
| 6 | 51521016 | 51475696 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 7 | 51521079 | 51475759 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 8 | 51521106 | 51475786 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 9 | 51521016 | 51475696 | 99.91 | 45320 | 0.09 | Passed |
| 10 | 51521106 | 51511077 | 99.98 | 10029 | 0.02 | Passed |
Category-Wise Participation
The total paid-up equity share capital eligible for voting was based on the cut-off date of 6th April 2026. Voting participation across shareholder categories was as follows:
- Promoter and Promoter Group: Held 87180230 shares; cast 43590115 votes (50.0000% of shares held) in favour across all resolutions, with zero votes against.
- Public – Institutions: Held 24695184 shares; polled 7655031 votes (30.9981% of shares held). Institutional voting patterns varied by resolution — notably, for Resolution 2 (appointment of Mr. Sanjay Chandrakant Kirloskar as Independent Director), 1059818 votes were cast against, representing 13.8447% of institutional votes polled.
- Public – Non Institutions: Held 62108956 shares; participation ranged between 275870 and 275960 votes polled across resolutions, representing approximately 0.4442% to 0.4443% of shares held.
Scrutiny and Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted pursuant to Section 108 and Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and in compliance with applicable SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Postal Ballot Notice was issued in accordance with MCA Circulars including General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, and the Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
The votes were unblocked on 12th May 2026 at 5.05 P.M. IST in the presence of two independent witnesses — Mrs. Kokila Arora, Company Secretary, and Mr. Anshul Gupta, Chartered Accountant — neither of whom is in the employment of the company. The Scrutinizer's Report was countersigned by Alok B. Shriram, MD & CEO, authorized by the Chairman. Copies of the Scrutinizer's Report and voting results have been placed on the company's website at www.dcmsil.com , as required under Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
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