Leo Dryfruits & Spices passes all AGM resolutions for FY26
- All seven resolutions at the 7th AGM were passed with requisite majority
- Voting conducted entirely via Video Conferencing with 9 attendees
- Promoters abstained from voting on three special business resolutions
- Public non-institutional shareholders supported all resolutions unanimously

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Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Limited held its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29, 2026, via Video Conferencing. All seven resolutions proposed in the notice dated August 27, 2026, were duly passed by the members with the requisite majority.
The meeting was conducted in accordance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. Mr. Ritul Parmar, proprietor of M/s. Ritul Parmar & Associates, served as the Scrutinizer. The voting process was managed through the e-voting platform provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
Voting Participation and Quorum
The company had a total of 546 shareholders as of the cut-off date for voting purposes. The attendance record indicates that no shareholders attended in person or through proxy. Instead, participation occurred exclusively through Video Conferencing.
| Participant Category | Attendees via VC |
|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 2 |
| Public Shareholders | 7 |
Resolutions Passed
The ordinary business resolutions covered the adoption of financial statements and director re-appointments. The special business resolutions addressed remuneration changes and related party transactions. In all instances, the votes cast in favor exceeded those against.
Ordinary Business
- Adoption of Standalone Financial Statements: Approved for FY26.
- Adoption of Consolidated Financial Statements: Approved for FY26.
- Director Re-appointment: Mr. Jenish Ketan Shah was re-appointed following retirement by rotation.
- Final Dividend Declaration: Approved for FY26.
Special Business
- Re-appointment of Whole Time Director: Mr. Ketan Sobhagchand Shah was re-appointed.
- Remuneration Variation: Variation in remuneration for Mr. Kaushik Sobhagchand Shah, Managing Director, was approved.
- Related Party Transactions: Approval granted for material transactions with M/S J Ketankumar Co.
What the Numbers Show
A distinct pattern emerged in the voting behavior for the special business items involving promoter interests. For Resolutions 5, 6, and 7, which concerned the re-appointment of Mr. Ketan Sobhagchand Shah, variation in remuneration for Mr. Kaushik Sobhagchand Shah, and related party transactions, the promoters abstained from voting.
Mr. Ketan Sobhagchand Shah and Mr. Kaushik Sobhagchand Shah collectively hold 44,03,630 equity shares. Their abstention meant that these shares were not counted in the valid vote tally for these specific resolutions. Consequently, the voting results for these items relied entirely on public non-institutional shareholders, who cast 35,62,620 votes in favor with zero opposition. This highlights a governance structure where promoter interests are explicitly excluded from voting on matters where they are directly interested, ensuring the outcome reflects independent shareholder sentiment.
Historical Stock Returns for Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.50% | +0.08% | -5.92% | +38.21% | -17.08% | -14.94% |
How will the approved variation in the Managing Director's remuneration impact Leo Dryfruits' operating margins in the upcoming fiscal year?
What specific terms and pricing mechanisms govern the material related party transactions with M/S J Ketankumar Co. to ensure arm's length compliance?
Given the low public shareholder turnout, what strategies might the company adopt to improve minority shareholder engagement in future AGMs?


































