GFL Limited Declares Postal Ballot Results with 99.99% Shareholder Approval
GFL Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process with overwhelming shareholder support, achieving 99.99% approval for Mrs. Ishita Jain's appointment as Non-Executive Director and 99.997% approval for Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain's designation change to Chairman and Managing Director. The company filed official voting results with stock exchanges on March 27, 2026, with the process scrutinized and certified by independent professionals.

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GFL Limited has officially declared the results of its postal ballot process, with shareholders demonstrating overwhelming support for key director appointments and designation changes. The company filed the voting results with stock exchanges on March 27, 2026, under Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Official Declaration and Regulatory Filing
The company submitted its voting results declaration to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, confirming the successful completion of the postal ballot process. The remote e-voting period commenced on February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM IST and concluded on March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST, with resolutions deemed passed on the last date of e-voting.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | February 20, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders: | 29,927 |
| Voting Period: | February 26 - March 27, 2026 |
| Resolutions Passed: | 2 |
| Total Outstanding Shares: | 109,850,000 |
Resolution 1: Appointment of Mrs. Ishita Jain
The first ordinary resolution for the appointment of Mrs. Ishita Jain (DIN: 09276232) as a Non-Executive Director received exceptional shareholder support across all categories. The resolution was passed with 99.99% approval from shareholders who participated in the voting process.
| Category: | Votes Polled | % of Outstanding | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 75,492,611 | 100.00% | 75,492,611 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 196,371 | 47.10% | 191,661 | 4,710 | 97.60% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 638,477 | 1.88% | 637,063 | 1,414 | 99.78% |
| Total: | 76,327,459 | 69.48% | 76,321,335 | 6,124 | 99.99% |
Resolution 2: Designation Change for Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain
The second special resolution approved the change in designation of Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain (DIN: 00030098) from Non-Executive Director to Chairman and Managing Director beyond the age of 70 years. This resolution achieved even higher approval rates, with 99.997% of votes cast in favour.
| Category: | Votes Polled | % of Outstanding | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 75,492,611 | 100.00% | 75,492,611 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 196,371 | 47.10% | 196,371 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 638,485 | 1.88% | 636,077 | 2,408 | 99.62% |
| Total: | 76,327,467 | 69.48% | 76,325,059 | 2,408 | 99.997% |
Appointment Terms and Conditions
Mrs. Ishita Jain's appointment as Non-Executive Director was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on February 12, 2026. Her tenure will be subject to retirement by rotation as per the company's Articles of Association.
Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain's designation change to Chairman and Managing Director is effective from February 12, 2026, for a period of five years until February 11, 2031, without remuneration. The appointment includes standard perquisites such as company car with driver, telephone facility, furnished accommodation, medical expenses reimbursement, club fees, and leave travel concession.
Scrutinizer Certification and Process Validation
The postal ballot process was scrutinized by Dhrumil M. Shah, Partner of Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practising Company Secretaries, who was appointed as Scrutinizer pursuant to Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. The scrutinizer confirmed that the e-voting process was conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with votes being unblocked on March 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM in the presence of two independent witnesses - Devesh Nerurkar and Shweta Shetty.
The voting results have been made available on the company's website at www.gfllimited.co.in , and the company has filed the necessary regulatory disclosures with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The e-voting was facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) as the service provider, with votes reconciled through the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for GFL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.19% | -1.41% | -11.59% | -34.53% | -26.20% | -46.77% |
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