LIC Housing Finance Completes Postal Ballot with 96.18% Approval for Independent Director
LIC Housing Finance successfully concluded its postal ballot process for re-appointing Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi as Independent Director, receiving overwhelming 96.18% approval from shareholders. The e-voting process conducted from February 12 to March 13, 2026, saw participation from 1,237 shareholders representing 457,944,395 votes out of total 550,063,000 shares, with promoter group showing 100% support and strong backing from institutional and retail investors.

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LIC Housing Finance Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the re-appointment of Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi (DIN: 09053493) as an Independent Director. The scrutinizer's report, submitted on March 13, 2026, confirms overwhelming shareholder approval with 96.18% votes in favor of the special resolution.
Postal Ballot Process and Timeline
The postal ballot was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Bhargav Pattani, Partner of M/s. BPP & Co., Company Secretaries, who was appointed as Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors on January 30, 2026. The process was carried out in compliance with Section 108 & 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI regulations.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Date: | February 11, 2026 |
| Record Date: | February 6, 2026 |
| E-voting Period: | February 12, 2026 (9:00 AM) to March 13, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Total Shareholders on Record: | 360,232 |
| Vote Unblocking: | March 13, 2026 |
Detailed Voting Results
The special resolution received strong support across all shareholder categories. The comprehensive voting breakdown demonstrates clear approval from the shareholder community for the re-appointment.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 248,842,495 | 248,842,495 | 248,842,495 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 230,116,181 | 208,923,615 | 191,428,070 | 17,495,545 | 91.63% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 71,104,324 | 178,285 | 160,422 | 17,863 | 89.98% |
| Total: | 550,063,000 | 457,944,395 | 440,430,987 | 17,513,408 | 96.18% |
Additionally, 10 shareholders' votes totaling 586 votes were declared invalid or abstained from the voting process.
Regulatory Compliance and Publication
The company ensured proper compliance with regulatory requirements by publishing advertisements in multiple newspapers on February 12, 2026. The publications included major financial dailies and regional newspapers across various editions.
| Publication: | Coverage |
|---|---|
| The Economic Times: | Mumbai + Delhi |
| Financial Express: | All Editions |
| Maharashtra Times: | Mumbai |
| Loksatta: | All Editions |
| Jansatta: | All Editions |
| Free Press Journal: | All Editions |
| Navshakti: | Mumbai |
The e-voting facility was provided through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), accommodating both demat and physical shareholding modes. The vote unblocking process was witnessed by two independent witnesses, Mrs. Darshana Pattani and Mrs. Gayatri Kanegaonkar, ensuring transparency in the proceedings.
Resolution Outcome and Impact
The special resolution was passed with requisite majority, confirming the re-appointment of Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi as an Independent Director of the company. The overwhelming 96.18% approval rate reflects strong shareholder confidence in the board's composition and governance structure. The scrutinizer's report was digitally signed and submitted on March 13, 2026, completing the formal postal ballot process in accordance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for LIC Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.85% | -1.82% | -3.03% | -12.04% | -3.37% | +20.62% |


































