Inter State Oil Carrier passes Siddhant Jain reappointment; rejects MD pay hike
- Shareholders approved Siddhant Jain's reappointment as WTD for three years starting May 2027
- Resolution to revise MD Sanjay Jain's remuneration failed with only 53.28% support
- Approval of related-party transactions was rejected by public shareholders (86.77% against)
- FY26 audited financials and Sanjay Jain's reappointment by rotation were passed
- The AGM was conducted via VC/OAVM with remote e-voting and poll votes consolidated

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Inter State Oil Carrier Limited shareholders approved the reappointment of Siddhant Jain as Whole-time Director for a three-year term commencing on May 2, 2027. However, the company failed to secure approval for the revision of Managing Director Sanjay Jain’s remuneration or related-party transactions at its 42nd Annual General Meeting held on September 14, 2026.
The virtual meeting, chaired by Managing Director Sanjay Jain, concluded at 1:40 pm after voting on five resolutions. While the adoption of FY26 audited financial statements and Sanjay Jain’s reappointment by rotation were passed, the special resolution regarding his pay revision received only 53.28% support, falling short of the requisite majority. Similarly, the ordinary resolution for related-party transactions was rejected with only 13.23% in favor.
Voting Results Breakdown
The scrutinizer’s report from M/s. Rantu Das & Associates details the voting outcomes across promoter and public shareholders. Promoter group participation varied significantly across resolutions, with high engagement for financial statements but low turnout for the remuneration revision.
| Resolution | Type | Votes In Favor (%) | Votes Against (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financials | Ordinary | 99.9967% | 0.0033% | Passed |
| Reappointment of Sanjay Jain (Rotation) | Ordinary | 97.5148% | 2.4852% | Passed |
| Reappointment of Siddhant Jain (WTD) | Special | 95.3245% | 4.6755% | Passed |
| Revision of Sanjay Jain’s Remuneration | Special | 53.2801% | 46.7199% | Failed |
| Approval of Related Party Transactions | Ordinary | 13.2299% | 86.7701% | Failed |
Board and Management Presence
The following directors and key managerial personnel attended the meeting:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Sanjay Jain | Managing Director |
| Siddhant Jain | Whole-time Director |
| Nand Kumar Bhattar | Independent Director |
| Sunil Shah | Independent Director |
| Parul Khanna | Non-Executive/Non-Independent Director |
| Rashmi Sharma | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
| Malay Das | Chief Financial Officer |
Statutory auditors from Patni and Co., internal auditor Sudhir Kumar Jha, and secretarial auditor Prasenjit Basak also participated. Aditya Rajgaria represented the statutory auditors.
Operational Updates
Sanjay Jain addressed members on the company’s performance for FY26, highlighting the commencement of multimodal transportation services as a key business development. The management outlined future growth prospects and strategic initiatives during the address.
The statutory audit report for FY26 contained no qualifications or adverse remarks. However, the secretarial audit report noted two observations, with explanations provided by the Board in the Directors’ Report. Voting results have been submitted to BSE Limited under Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Inter State Oil Carrier
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.80% | -1.18% | -8.90% | +54.17% | +62.33% | +183.51% |
How will the rejection of the remuneration revision impact Sanjay Jain's leadership stability and strategic decision-making for Inter State Oil Carrier?
What specific steps will management take to address shareholder concerns regarding related-party transactions to secure approval in future meetings?
Will the failure to pass the pay revision resolution influence the company's ability to attract or retain other key executive talent in the logistics sector?

































