Gandhar Oil Refinery seeks postal ballot nod for director appointments
Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Ltd has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Jatin Dhamani as Whole Time Director and Mr. Santokhsingh Karamsingh Sandhu as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective May 26, 2026. The company also proposes the re-appointment of Mr. Samir Ramesh Parekh as Vice Chairman cum Joint Managing Director and Mr. Aslesh Rameshkumar Parekh as Joint Managing Director for a five-year term starting October 1, 2026. Shareholders can vote remotely from July 19, 2026, to August 17, 2026, with MUFG Intime India Private Limited facilitating the process.

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Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Ltd has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment and re-appointment of key directors. The resolutions include the appointment of Mr. Jatin Dhamani as Whole Time Director for five years from May 26, 2026, and Mr. Santokhsingh Karamsingh Sandhu as Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term commencing May 26, 2026. Additionally, the company seeks approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Samir Ramesh Parekh as Vice Chairman cum Joint Managing Director and Mr. Aslesh Rameshkumar Parekh as Joint Managing Director, both for five years starting October 1, 2026.
The company has fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine shareholder eligibility for voting. The electronic copy of the postal ballot notice was dispatched on Thursday, July 16, 2026. In compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) circulars, members can vote only through the remote e-voting process, and the dispatch of physical notices has been dispensed with.
E-Voting Schedule and Process
The remote e-voting period commences on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. IST. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or the Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date are entitled to vote. Once a vote is cast, it cannot be changed or cast again.
MUFG Intime India Private Limited has been engaged to facilitate the e-voting process. The Board has appointed CS Sandhya R. Malhotra, Partner at M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates, Company Secretaries, as the scrutinizer to ensure the process is conducted fairly and transparently.
Key Dates and Appointments
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch Date | Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
| E-voting Start Date | Sunday, July 19, 2026 (09:00 a.m. IST) |
| E-voting End Date | Monday, August 17, 2026 (05:00 p.m. IST) |
| Registrar | MUFG Intime India Private Limited |
| Scrutinizer | CS Sandhya R. Malhotra, Partner, M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates |
The results of the postal ballot will be announced within two working days from the conclusion of e-voting and will be displayed on the company's website and the stock exchanges. The filing was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Gandhar Oil Refinery
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.73% | +15.92% | +34.02% | +56.08% | +39.99% | -21.82% |
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