Dish TV India Limited Completes Director Appointments via Postal Ballot
Dish TV India Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on April 17, 2026, with shareholders approving the appointment of three Independent Directors—Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt, and Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe—with over 99.50% approval across all resolutions. Mr. Kapoor and Ms. Bhatt have been appointed for a five-year term from August 14, 2025 to August 13, 2030, while Mr. Paranjpe's appointment is subject to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approval. The voting process saw strong participation across promoter and public shareholder categories.

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Dish TV India Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process on April 17, 2026, announcing the approval of all three proposed Independent Directors with overwhelming shareholder support. The company disclosed the complete voting results under Regulation 30 and 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Results Overview
The postal ballot conducted through remote electronic voting via National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) received strong shareholder participation across all three resolutions. Ms. Neelam Gupta (CP No. 6950), the appointed Scrutinizer, confirmed that all special resolutions were passed with requisite majority.
| Resolution | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor | 616290933 | 613205516 | 99.50% |
| Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt | 616290823 | 613183837 | 99.50% |
| Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe | 616298929 | 613210583 | 99.50% |
Appointed Independent Directors and Terms
The postal ballot notice dated March 13, 2026, sought shareholder approval for the appointment of three Independent Directors through special resolutions:
| Director Name | Director Identification Number | Appointment Term | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor | 01779523 | August 14, 2025 to August 13, 2030 | Approved |
| Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt | 11049526 | August 14, 2025 to August 13, 2030 | Approved |
| Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe | 07440788 | Effective upon MIB approval | Approved |
Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor and Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt have been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a first term of five years from August 14, 2025 to August 13, 2030. The office of these Directors shall not be liable to retire by rotation. The appointment of Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe shall become effective upon receipt of approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as required under the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels.
Director Profiles
Mr. Arun Kumar Kapoor is a distinguished business leader with over 34 years of rich experience, including 18 years as CEO or Business Head across diverse sectors such as FMCG, Telecom, BPO, Packaged Food, Liquor, Writing Instruments, DTH and Media Distribution. He has held positions with prominent organizations like United Breweries (UB Group), Gillette, Pepsi, Bharti Cellular (Airtel), Modi-Apollo International Group, Daksh E-Services, Hutchison Essar (Vodafone), Big TV DTH, Dish TV India Limited, Media Pro, and Taj Television.
Ms. Heena Naishadh Bhatt has over 34 years of extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, with a strong background across retail banking, microfinance, agricultural finance, and banking. She started her career with Bank of India and thereafter worked in key managerial positions with ICICI Bank and IDBI Bank. Ms. Bhatt is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Tripoli Management Pvt. Ltd. and as a professional director with a district co-operative bank in Gujarat.
Mr. Ashok Anant Paranjpe is a senior legal professional and was a Partner at Wadia Ghandy & Company, Mumbai, for over two decades. He possesses extensive experience in Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution. He is registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in its Independent Directors Databank and presently serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director on the Boards of LIC Mutual Fund Trustee Pvt. Ltd., SICOM Limited and Team India Guaranty Limited.
Voting Participation Analysis
The voting process demonstrated strong institutional and retail investor participation with consistent approval patterns across all shareholder categories:
| Shareholder Category | Total Shares Held | Votes Polled | Participation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 74833618 | 74833618 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 205846792 | 39824237 | 19.35% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 1560575644 | 501633078 | 32.14% |
Process Timeline and Compliance
The comprehensive voting process was structured with specific timelines to ensure proper shareholder participation and regulatory compliance:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch | March 18, 2026 |
| Voting Period | March 19 - April 17, 2026 |
| Results Declaration | April 17, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer | Ms. Neelam Gupta (CP No. 6950) |
Regulatory Disclosure and Publication
The company has fulfilled all regulatory requirements by submitting the voting results and Scrutinizer Report to stock exchanges within stipulated timelines. The results are being made available through multiple channels including the company's registered office notice boards, corporate office, company website at www.dishd2h.com in the Investor Section, and NSDL's website at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The disclosure was signed by Ranjit Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
The successful completion of this postal ballot process strengthens Dish TV's corporate governance framework with the addition of three Independent Directors, enhancing board oversight and strategic guidance capabilities.
Historical Stock Returns for Dish TV
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.61% | +25.32% | +72.32% | -14.41% | -29.30% | -58.94% |
How will the enhanced board composition with these three independent directors impact Dish TV's strategic initiatives in the competitive DTH market?
What timeline can investors expect for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's approval of Mr. Paranjpe's appointment?
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