Hawkins Cookers Limited has issued a notice for a postal ballot seeking shareholder approval for the ratification of remuneration payable to its cost auditor for FY27. The Board appointed M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co. on August 17, 2026.

The company disclosed the move under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shareholders holding shares as on August 19, 2026, are eligible to vote via remote e-voting from August 25, 2026, to September 23, 2026.

Remuneration Details

The Board approved a remuneration of ₹4,00,000 (exclusive of taxes and out-of-pocket expenses) for M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co. This amount requires ratification by members in accordance with Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(a)(ii) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.

Voting Process

The voting will be conducted through remote e-voting only, facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Physical ballot forms are not being issued. M/s. Parikh & Associates has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the process.

Shareholders can cast their votes electronically during the specified window. The results will be declared on the company’s website and forwarded to BSE Limited after the voting period concludes.

Additional Disclosures

The Postal Ballot Notice was emailed on August 24, 2026, to members who have registered their email IDs with their Depository Participant or the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. The notice is also available on the company’s website, NSDL’s e-voting portal, and the BSE website.

Members are required to ensure their KYC details are updated with their respective DPs or the RTA. Queries regarding the e-voting process may be directed to NSDL or the Company Secretary at cosec@hawkinscookers.com .

hawkins cookers has seen Ravi Kant cease to be an Independent Director effective August 3, 2026. His departure follows the completion of his second consecutive five-year term on the Board of Directors. The change marks the end of a decade-long association with the company’s governance structure, with Kant stepping down at the close of business hours on August 3, 2026.

The company disclosed the cessation under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Brahmananda Pani, Company Secretary, and submitted to BSE Limited. The regulatory disclosure confirms that the reason for the change is the retirement consequent to the completion of the statutory term limit for Independent Directors.

Tenure Details

Mr. Ravi Kant served as an Independent Director for two consecutive terms, each lasting five years. The Board of Directors noted that the company benefited from his experience, insights, and counsel during this period. Specifically, the Board highlighted his vast experience in leadership and business as key contributions to the organization.

Board Appreciation

In its statement accompanying the disclosure, the Board of Directors placed on record its deep appreciation for Mr. Kant’s contribution. The company emphasized that his guidance was particularly valuable across many aspects of its operations. There are no further details provided regarding a successor or immediate replacement in the current filing.