Indus Towers dispatches postal ballot notice for director appointment
Indus Towers Limited has electronically dispatched the Notice of Postal Ballot to eligible members as of June 29, 2026, seeking consent for the appointment of Mr. Randeep Singh Sekhon as a Director liable to retire by rotation. The e-voting period runs from June 30, 2026, to July 29, 2026, with results expected by July 31, 2026. The appointment, recommended by the Board under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, aims to regularize Sekhon's position as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.

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Indus Towers Limited has completed the electronic dispatch of the Notice of Postal Ballot and e-voting to eligible members as of Monday, June 29, 2026. The notice seeks shareholder consent for the appointment of Mr. Randeep Singh Sekhon as a Director, liable to retire by rotation. This resolution aims to regularize the position of Sekhon, who was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director effective May 01, 2026. The outcome of this vote will determine his tenure on the board.
The e-voting facility is available to members whose names appear in the Register of Members or Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, June 26, 2026. The remote e-voting period commences on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. (IST) and concludes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. (IST). KFin Technologies Limited has been engaged to provide the e-voting infrastructure, and the module will be disabled after the closing time.
Appointment Details
The Board of Directors recommended the appointment of Sekhon following a proposal received from a member under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013. The company stated that Sekhon is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director under Section 164 of the Act, nor is he debarred by any SEBI order. His appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders through the ordinary resolution.
Director Profile
Randeep Singh Sekhon brings over 28 years of professional experience to the role. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Airtel India and South Asia. Previously, he was the CEO of Hutchison Tri Indonesia. Sekhon holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in Electronics from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana. His expertise includes strategic leadership, governance, and technology innovation.
Key Dates and Process
| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | June 26, 2026 | — |
| E-voting Commences | June 30, 2026 | 09:00 a.m. |
| E-voting Ends | July 29, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. |
| Result Declaration | July 31, 2026 | — |
The results of the postal ballot will be announced on or before Friday, July 31, 2026. Mr. Harish Chawla, or in his absence Mr. Abhishek Lamba of M/s CL & Associates, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the voting process. The notice and explanatory statement are available on the company's website.
Historical Stock Returns for Indus Towers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.12% | -2.60% | -10.68% | -13.29% | -9.44% | +63.42% |
How will Mr. Sekhon's dual role as CTO of Airtel and Director of Indus Towers influence strategic synergies between the two companies?
What specific technology governance initiatives is the board expected to prioritize with the addition of a deep-tech expert like Mr. Sekhon?
Could this appointment signal a shift in Indus Towers' strategy towards greater digitalization and infrastructure modernization?































