Kalyani Steels appoints Shishir Joshipura as Independent Director
Kalyani Steels Limited has appointed Mr. Shishir Joshipura as an Independent Director for a four-year term from May 8, 2026, to May 7, 2030, following approval via a special resolution passed through postal ballot. The resolution received 99.9960% of votes polled, with 34,261,492 shares in favour and 1,384 against. The voting process was scrutinized by M/s. SVD & Associates, and results were submitted to the stock exchanges.

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Kalyani Steels Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Shishir Joshipura as an Independent Director for a term of four years from May 8, 2026, to May 7, 2030. The resolution was passed via a special resolution through a postal ballot process, receiving overwhelming support from investors. This appointment strengthens the company's board governance structure as it moves forward with its strategic objectives.
The Board of Directors approved the proposal at a meeting held on May 8, 2026. Mr. Shishir Joshipura (DIN 00574970) meets the criteria for independence as prescribed in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The remote e-voting period commenced on May 22, 2026, and concluded on June 20, 2026. Kalyani Steels appointed Mr. Sridhar Mudaliar or Mrs. Meenakshi Deshmukh, Partners of M/s. SVD & Associates, Company Secretaries, Pune, as the Scrutinizer to ensure the voting process was conducted fairly and transparently. The results were scrutinized pursuant to Regulation 44 of the Listing Regulations.
A total of 34,262,876 votes were polled, representing 78.4891% of the outstanding shares. The resolution received 34,261,492 votes in favour, accounting for 99.9960% of the total votes polled. Only 1,384 votes were cast against the resolution, which constituted 0.0040% of the total votes. There were no invalid votes recorded during the process.
Voting Breakdown by Shareholder Category
The voting participation varied across different shareholder categories. Promoter and Promoter Group held 28,244,202 shares, with 28,153,561 votes polled, resulting in a 99.6791% participation rate. Public Institutions held 5,715,354 shares, with 5,364,686 votes polled, representing a 93.8645% participation rate. Public Non-Institutions held 9,693,504 shares, with 744,629 votes polled, resulting in a 7.6817% participation rate.
Detailed Voting Results
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % of Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 28,244,202 | 28,153,561 | 99.6791 | 28,153,561 | - |
| Public Institutions | 5,715,354 | 5,364,686 | 93.8645 | 5,364,686 | - |
| Public Non-Institutions | 9,693,504 | 744,629 | 7.6817 | 743,245 | 1,384 |
| Total | 43,653,060 | 34,262,876 | 78.4891 | 34,261,492 | 1,384 |
The Scrutinizer's report confirmed compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company had dispatched the Postal Ballot Notice to members on May 19, 2026, and published an advertisement on May 20, 2026, to inform shareholders about the voting process. The results have been submitted to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Kalyani Steels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.88% | +0.63% | -1.19% | +10.82% | -5.23% | +105.88% |
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