GHCL Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP as the statutory auditor for a period of five years at the 43rd Annual General Meeting held on June 25, 2026. The appointment follows the completion of the second term of the previous auditor, S R Batliboi & Co. LLP. The new auditor will hold office from the conclusion of the 43rd AGM for the financial year 2025-26 until the conclusion of the 48th AGM to be held for the financial year 2030-31, covering FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.

The shareholders approved a first-year remuneration of ₹1.10 Cr for FY 2026-27, with the total remuneration not exceeding ₹2 Cr in any financial year during the five-year tenure, plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. The resolution received 99.55% votes in favour, with 0.45% voting against.

Key Resolutions Approved

The AGM, conducted via video conference, approved five ordinary resolutions. These included the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of dividend for the same period. Mr. Raman Chopra was re-appointed as a director of the company, liable to retire by rotation.

Voting Results

Remote e-voting commenced on June 21, 2026, and concluded on June 24, 2026. The scrutinizer, CS Manoj Rajaram Hurkat, oversaw the process. The total number of shareholders on the cut-off date of June 18, 2026, was 100,508. All five proposed resolutions were passed with the requisite majority.

The meeting was chaired by Shri Anurag Dalmia, and queries from members were answered by Mr. Ravi Shanker Jalan, Managing Director.

Neelabh Dalmia, a promoter of GHCL Limited , has confirmed that he did not create any encumbrance on the equity shares held by him during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration ensures that the promoter's shareholding remains free from new charges or pledges, other than those already disclosed to the exchanges. The disclosure is significant for shareholders as it indicates stability in the promoter's holding structure and the absence of leveraging against the company's stock during FY26.

The declaration was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The regulation mandates promoters to disclose any encumbrance created on their shareholdings to ensure transparency. The communication, dated April 4, 2026, was addressed to the corporate relationship departments of both exchanges and copied to the Audit & Compliance Committee of GHCL Limited.

The filing included a detailed list of promoters, the promoter group, and persons acting in concert (PAC) associated with the target company, GHCL Limited. The list identifies 36 entities classified as promoters and one entity, Ram Krishna Dalmia Foundation, classified as part of the promoter group. The list was provided without PAN details as specified in the subject of the declaration.

List of Promoters and Persons Acting in Concert