Indef Manufacturing Limited Passes Special Resolution on MD Remuneration Revision via Postal Ballot
Indef Manufacturing Limited successfully passed a special resolution via postal ballot to revise the remuneration of Managing Director Shri Amit Bhalla (DIN: 08215712), with e-voting conducted from April 16, 2026 to May 15, 2026. Out of 32000000 total shares, 22805513 votes were polled, representing 71.2672% of outstanding shares. An overwhelming 99.9924% of votes polled — totalling 2,28,03,775 — were cast in favour of the resolution, while only 1,738 votes (0.0076%) were against. The results were submitted to stock exchanges on May 18, 2026, as required under Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

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Indef Manufacturing Limited, the resulting company from the demerger of Hercules Hoists Limited, has successfully passed a special resolution through postal ballot to revise the remuneration of its Managing Director, Shri Amit Bhalla (DIN: 08215712). The e-voting process, facilitated by MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited), was conducted from 9:00 a.m. (IST) on April 16, 2026 to 5:00 p.m. (IST) on May 15, 2026, in compliance with Section 108 and Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The record date for determining eligible shareholders was April 10, 2026, on which date the Postal Ballot Notice was also issued. The company dispatched the notice via e-mail to 18,812 members on April 15, 2026, who had registered their email IDs with the Company, Depositories, Depository Participants, or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The total number of shareholders on the record date stood at 20003. An advertisement regarding the postal ballot was published on April 16, 2026 in the Free Press Journal (English Newspaper) and Nav Shakti (Marathi Newspaper).
The scrutinizer for the postal ballot process was Mr. S. N. Viswanathan (FCS 13685, COP 24335), Managing Partner of S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Company Secretaries, who submitted his report dated May 15, 2026, confirming that all votes cast were valid and the special resolution was passed with the requisite majority.
Voting Results: Resolution on MD Remuneration Revision
The sole special resolution pertained to the revision in remuneration of Shri Amit Bhalla (DIN: 08215712), Managing Director of the Company. The following table presents the detailed voting outcome across shareholder categories:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group (E-Voting): | 22275720 | 22275720 | 100 | 22275720 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions (E-Voting): | 541564 | 500328 | 92.3858 | 500328 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Non Institutions (E-Voting): | 9182716 | 29465 | 0.3209 | 27727 | 1738 | 94.1015 | 5.8985 |
| Total: | 32000000 | 22805513 | 71.2672 | 22803775 | 1738 | 99.9924 | 0.0076 |
The promoter and promoter group cast all 22275720 votes in favour of the resolution, representing 100% participation. Public institutional shareholders polled 500328 votes out of 541564 shares held, with all votes cast in favour. Among public non-institutional shareholders, 29465 votes were polled out of 9182716 shares held, with 27727 votes in favour and 1738 votes against.
Summary of Ballot Outcome
The scrutinizer's consolidated result for the special resolution is presented below:
| Particulars: | Number of Valid Voters | Number of Valid Votes | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assent: | 87 | 2,28,03,775 | 99.9924 |
| Dissent: | 12 | 1,738 | 0.0076 |
| Total: | 99 | 2,28,05,513 | 100.0000 |
The special resolution on revision of remuneration of the Managing Director was passed with requisite majority, with 99.9924% of valid votes polled cast in assent and 0.0076% in dissent. The voting results were submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 18, 2026, by Vineesh Vijayan Thazhumpal, Company Secretary (A63683), in accordance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Indef Manufacturing
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.33% | -2.14% | -12.26% | -18.41% | +20.56% | +1.87% |
How will the revised remuneration package for Shri Amit Bhalla compare to industry benchmarks for MD compensation in the industrial hoists and lifting equipment sector?
What strategic growth targets or performance milestones has Indef Manufacturing set for its Managing Director that justified the remuneration revision so early after the demerger from Hercules Hoists?
How might the low participation rate of public non-institutional shareholders (0.32%) in this postal ballot reflect broader retail investor engagement challenges for newly demerged companies listed on Indian exchanges?
































