Greenpanel Industries shareholders approve independent director pay cap hike
At its 9th AGM on August 7, 2026, Greenpanel Industries shareholders approved a special resolution amending Article 58(17) to permit independent director remuneration exceeding statutory caps, subject to member approval. The meeting also declared a ₹0.50 per share dividend and re-appointed Shobhan Mittal as Managing Director, with all resolutions passed unanimously via e-voting.

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Greenpanel Industries shareholders approved a special resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA) during the 9th Annual General Meeting held on August 7, 2026, enabling the payment of remuneration to independent directors that exceeds statutory limits. The amendment, which substitutes existing Article 58(17), allows the Board to determine remuneration in any form or proportion permissible under the Companies Act, subject to member approval under Sections 149, 197, and 198 read with Schedule V. This governance change provides greater flexibility in compensating independent directors while maintaining shareholder oversight.
The meeting also saw the approval of a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share and the re-appointment of Shobhan Mittal as Managing Director. Conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM), the AGM commenced at 11:00 A.M. and concluded at 12:14 P.M., with 73 members in attendance. Shiv Prakash Mittal, Whole-time Director & Executive Chairman, chaired the proceedings, recusing himself only from the re-appointment vote where Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka assumed the chair. Statutory Auditors M/s. S S Kothari Mehta & Co LLP and Secretarial Auditor M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates were present, confirming no qualifications in their respective reports.
Key Resolutions Passed
Shareholders voted on five items using remote e-voting facilities open from August 4, 2026, to August 6, 2026. All resolutions were passed with the following outcomes:
| Resolution Type | Item Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 | Passed |
| Ordinary | Declaration of dividend of ₹0.50 per share | Passed |
| Ordinary | Re-appointment of Shobhan Mittal as Director | Passed |
| Special | Alteration of Articles of Association | Passed |
| Special | Payment of remuneration to Independent Directors | Passed |
Governance Implications
The new Article 58(17) explicitly states that independent directors are not entitled to stock options but may receive sitting fees and expense reimbursements. Crucially, it permits the Board, based on Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations, to pay remuneration exceeding the limit prescribed under Section 197(1) of the Companies Act, provided such amounts are approved by members. This aligns with broader regulatory frameworks under Sections 149, 197, and 198. Company Secretary Lawkush Prasad confirmed the intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The transcript of the AGM will be uploaded to the company’s website, with voting results filed upon receipt of the scrutinizer’s final report.
Historical Stock Returns for Greenpanel Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.95% | -0.33% | +1.87% | -14.08% | -29.33% | -22.32% |
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