Highway Infrastructure seeks postal ballot approval for director re-appointments
Highway Infrastructure Limited has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Arun Kumar Jain as Managing Director and Mr. Anoop Agrawal as Whole-Time Director for a term of three years starting May 5, 2026. The company also proposes an amendment to its Articles of Association to allow shareholders to waive dividend rights. The remote e-voting period runs from June 14, 2026, to July 13, 2026.

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Highway Infrastructure Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of its Managing Director and Whole-Time Director for a further term of three years, alongside an amendment to its Articles of Association regarding dividend waivers. The remote e-voting facility is open from June 14, 2026, to July 13, 2026, with the cut-off date for determining voting rights set as June 5, 2026. The Board approved these resolutions during its meeting held on June 6, 2026.
The company has proposed the re-appointment of Mr. Arun Kumar Jain as Managing Director and Mr. Anoop Agrawal as Whole-Time Director, both for a period of three years commencing May 5, 2026, and ending May 4, 2029. Mr. Jain, aged 56, is a promoter with over 31 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, while Mr. Agrawal, aged 46, serves as Whole-Time Director, Chief Financial Officer, and promoter with over 22 years of industry experience. The remuneration for both directors is proposed not to exceed ₹1.2 crore per annum, inclusive of perquisites and allowances.
In addition to the leadership appointments, the Board has sanctioned an alteration to Clause 154A of the Articles of Association. This special resolution seeks to enable shareholders to voluntarily waive their right to receive interim or final dividends for any financial year. Once communicated and accepted by the company, such a waiver will be final and binding from the relevant Record Date or Book Closure date.
The re-appointments are governed by Sections 196, 197, and 203 read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013. The company disclosed that neither Mr. Jain nor Mr. Agrawal is debarred from holding the position of Director by any order of SEBI or other authorities. Mr. Jain is the father of Mr. Riddharth Jain, the Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has been engaged to provide the remote e-voting facility. The results of the e-voting will be announced on or before July 15, 2026. The information was submitted in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Approvals
| Approval Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Managing Director | Mr. Arun Kumar Jain reappointed for 3 years w.e.f. May 5, 2026 |
| Whole-Time Director | Mr. Anoop Agrawal reappointed for 3 years w.e.f. May 5, 2026 |
| Articles of Association | Clause 154A altered to allow dividend waiver |
Historical Stock Returns for Highway Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.32% | -1.89% | -2.30% | -18.39% | -60.96% | -60.96% |
How will the re-appointment of the current leadership team influence Highway Infrastructure Limited's strategic expansion plans over the next three years?
What impact will the new dividend waiver facility have on the company's capital allocation strategy and shareholder retention?
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