Lodha Developers appoints Akhil Gupta and re-appoints Lee Polisano
Lodha Developers Limited announced the successful conclusion of its postal ballot on May 28, 2026, approving the appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta and the re-appointment of Mr. Lee Polisano as Independent Directors. The resolutions passed with strong majorities of 99.88% and 95.82% respectively, based on 938 million votes polled. The process was overseen by scrutinizer Shravan A. Gupta.

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Lodha Developers Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Akhil Gupta and re-appoint Mr. Lee Polisano as Independent Directors following the conclusion of its postal ballot process on May 28, 2026. The resolutions were passed with the requisite majority, ensuring the continuity of leadership at the real estate major. The outcome strengthens the company's board governance structure as it moves forward with its strategic objectives.
The remote e-voting process, conducted under Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, saw participation from 927 shareholders. A total of 938,398,617 votes were polled, representing 93.93% of the outstanding shares. The scrutinizer, Shravan A. Gupta, validated the results, confirming that both special resolutions were approved.
Voting Results Summary
The appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta (DIN: 00028728) received 99.88% of the votes polled, with 937,236,048 shares in favour and 1,162,569 against. The re-appointment of Mr. Lee Polisano (DIN: 09254797) for a second term was approved with 95.82% of the votes, where 899,151,278 shares favoured the resolution and 39,247,339 voted against it.
| Resolution | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % of Votes in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta | 937,236,048 | 1,162,569 | 99.88% |
| Re-appointment of Mr. Lee Polisano | 899,151,278 | 39,247,339 | 95.82% |
Procedural Details
The postal ballot notice was dispatched to members on April 28, 2026, with the remote e-voting period opening on April 29, 2026, and closing on May 28, 2026. The record date for determining eligibility was April 24, 2026, at which point the company had 159,889 shareholders on its register. Promoters and the promoter group held 721,928,503 shares and voted entirely in favour of both resolutions.
Public institutional shareholders showed significant support for Mr. Gupta's appointment, with 99.46% voting in favour, though their support for Mr. Polisano's re-appointment was lower at 81.69%. Public non-institutional shareholders overwhelmingly backed both candidates, with over 99.97% voting in favour for each resolution. The detailed results have been published on the company's website.
Historical Stock Returns for Lodha Developers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.56% | +6.60% | +6.67% | -18.89% | -35.45% | +205.09% |
How will the expertise of Mr. Akhil Gupta and Mr. Lee Polisano specifically influence Lodha's strategic objectives over the coming year?
What factors contributed to the lower institutional support for Mr. Polisano compared to Mr. Gupta, and will this impact board dynamics?
Does the board's strengthened governance structure signal a potential acceleration in Lodha's expansion or diversification plans?


































