Hawkins Cookers Limited shareholders have approved the ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27). The resolution was passed through a postal ballot process, concluding on September 23, 2026.

The voting results indicate strong support from both promoter and public categories. A total of 3,990,310 shares were polled out of 5,287,815 outstanding shares, representing a participation rate of 75.46%.

Voting Breakdown

The scrutiny report details the distribution of votes across different shareholder categories. Promoters and the Promoter Group voted unanimously in favour, while public institutions also supported the resolution without dissent. Public non-institutional shareholders showed minor opposition.

Procedural Details

The postal ballot notice was dated August 19, 2026, with the record date set for the same day. Voting commenced on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 am and concluded on September 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The mode of voting was exclusively remote e-voting facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Mitesh Dhabliwala of Parikh & Associates served as the Scrutinizer for the process. The resolution was classified as an Ordinary Resolution, and it was noted that the promoters and promoter group had no interest in the agenda item.

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 .