GSS Infotech Shareholders Approve Ms. Barsha Agrawal as Non-Executive Director with 99.84% Votes in Favour
GSS Infotech Limited announced on May 9, 2026, the results of its postal ballot for the appointment of Ms. Barsha Agrawal (DIN: 11539716) as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director with effect from 12th February, 2026. The Ordinary Resolution was passed with 99.8381% votes in favour out of 50,10,453 total votes cast, with all promoter and institutional shareholders voting unanimously in favour. The scrutiny was conducted by CS Rupesh Kothari of Rupesh Kothari & Associates via NSDL's remote e-voting platform.

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GSS Infotech Limited announced on May 9, 2026, the outcome of its postal ballot process initiated through a notice dated 7th April, 2026. The ballot sought approval from members for the appointment of Ms. Barsha Agrawal (DIN: 11539716) as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, with effect from 12th February, 2026. The resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority, reflecting strong shareholder support for the appointment.
Postal Ballot Process and Timeline
The postal ballot was conducted entirely through remote e-voting facilitated by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), with an E-Voting Event Number (EVEN) of 139064. The voting window opened on 8th April, 2026 at 09:00 A.M. (IST) and closed on 7th May, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. (IST). The cut-off date for determining eligible members was Friday, 3rd April, 2026, and the total number of members on record as of that date stood at 19,491.
Mr. Rupesh Kothari (ACS: 70206 and COP No.: 26215), Practicing Company Secretary of Rupesh Kothari & Associates, was appointed as the Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 6th April, 2026, to oversee the process in a fair and transparent manner pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Voting Results Summary
The Scrutinizer submitted his report on May 9, 2026, confirming that the Ordinary Resolution was passed with requisite majority. The following table presents the consolidated voting outcome:
| Particulars: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total votes (shares) cast: | 50,10,453 |
| Total votes (shares) in favour: | 50,02,340 |
| Total votes (shares) against: | 8,113 |
| % of votes in favour: | 99.8381% |
| % of votes against: | 0.1619% |
| Resolution result: | Passed |
In terms of member participation, 80 members exercised their votes during the e-voting period, of whom 69 voted in favour (assent) and 11 voted against (dissent).
Category-Wise Voting Breakdown
The voting data, as verified against shareholding records on the cut-off date, is detailed below across shareholder categories:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 3291121 | 3291121 | 3291121 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions: | 316770 | 316770 | 316770 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 1402562 | 1402562 | 1394449 | 8113 | 99.4216 | 0.5784 |
| Total: | 5010453 | 5010453 | 5002340 | 8113 | 99.8381 | 0.1619 |
All votes across all categories were cast through the e-voting mode. The promoter and promoter group, as well as public institutional shareholders, voted entirely in favour of the resolution, with dissent recorded only among public non-institutional shareholders.
Resolution Details and Declaration
The resolution pertained to the appointment of Ms. Barsha Agrawal as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director under an Ordinary Resolution, with promoters and the promoter group having no interest in the agenda. The Scrutinizer declared the resolution passed on the basis that more than 50% of the votes cast by number of shares were in favour. The postal ballot results were announced on May 9, 2026, and the report was signed by CS Rupesh Kothari (UDIN: A070206H000317541) at Hyderabad.
Historical Stock Returns for GSS Infotech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.65% | +1.45% | +6.79% | -41.64% | -59.73% | -79.71% |
How might Ms. Barsha Agrawal's appointment as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director influence GSS Infotech's strategic direction and board composition going forward?
Given that only 80 out of 19,491 eligible members participated in the e-voting process, what steps might GSS Infotech take to improve shareholder engagement in future corporate governance decisions?
Could Ms. Barsha Agrawal's induction signal potential changes in GSS Infotech's business strategy, partnerships, or expansion plans that investors should monitor?































