Hindustan Hardy Limited Publishes Postal Ballot Notice for Independent Director Appointment
Hindustan Hardy Limited has published its postal ballot notice for the appointment of Mr. Aurobind Ashbhai Patel as an independent director. The e-voting process will run from April 25 to May 24, 2026, through NSDL's platform, with results to be declared by May 25, 2026. The company has appointed qualified scrutinizers to oversee the voting process and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Hindustan Hardy Limited has published its postal ballot notice in newspapers on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of its regulatory compliance under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has informed BSE Limited about the publication of the notice in The Freepress Journal and Navashakti newspapers.
Postal Ballot Resolution Details
The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for a special resolution regarding the appointment of Mr. Aurobind Ashbhai Patel (DIN: 00016628) as an independent director of the company. The company has completed the dispatch of postal ballot notices to all members whose names appear on the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, April 17, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution Type: | Special Resolution |
| Appointment: | Mr. Aurobind Ashbhai Patel (DIN: 00016628) |
| Position: | Independent Director |
| Cut-off Date: | April 17, 2026 |
E-Voting Process and Timeline
In compliance with MCA circulars and SEBI regulations, the communication of assent or dissent will take place exclusively through the remote e-voting system. The company has engaged National Depositories Services Limited (NSDL) to provide e-voting facilities to all members.
| Timeline: | Details |
|---|---|
| E-voting Commencement: | April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion: | May 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Results Declaration: | On or before May 25, 2026 |
| Service Provider: | National Depositories Services Limited (NSDL) |
Scrutinizer Appointments
The Board of Directors has appointed qualified company secretaries to ensure a fair and transparent voting process. Ms. Jigyasa N. Ved (Membership No. FCS 6488 and CP No. 6018) has been designated as the primary scrutinizer, with Mr. Mitesh Dhabliwala (Membership No. FCS 8331 and CP No. 9511) of Parikh & Associates serving as the alternate scrutinizer.
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot process is being conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The company is also complying with various MCA circulars, including those dated April 8, 2020, April 13, 2020, and the latest circular dated September 22, 2025.
For any queries regarding the e-voting process, members can contact Mr. Michael Monteiro, Director at Satellite Corporate Services Private Limited (Tel: 022-28520461/62; Email: service@satellitecorporate.com ). The results will be communicated to stock exchanges, depositories, and the registrar and share transfer agent, and will also be displayed on the company's website at www.hardyltd.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Hardy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.19% | +7.63% | +24.32% | -21.16% | +1.77% | +564.48% |
What strategic initiatives or business expansion plans might prompt Hindustan Hardy Limited to strengthen its independent director composition at this time?
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