Marico appoints Girish Paranjpe as Independent Director
Marico Limited announced that shareholders have approved the appointment of Mr. Girish Paranjpe as an Independent Director effective June 1, 2026. The resolution passed with 98.86% of votes polled in favour during the remote e-voting period held from May 15 to June 13, 2026.

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Marico Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Girish Paranjpe as an Independent Director effective June 1, 2026. The resolution was passed through a postal ballot conducted via remote e-voting, with 98.86% of the votes polled favouring the appointment. This governance update strengthens the company's board structure as it moves forward into the new fiscal year.
The remote e-voting process commenced on May 15, 2026, and concluded on June 13, 2026. A total of 1,17,34,45,643 votes were polled, representing 90.38% of the total outstanding shares. The special resolution required approval under Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and was scrutinized by M/s. Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Practising Company Secretaries.
Voting Results Breakdown
The appointment received overwhelming support across all shareholder categories. Promoters voted entirely in favour, while public institutions and non-institutions also approved the resolution with significant majorities.
| Category | No. of Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 76,49,42,740 | 76,49,42,740 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Public - Institutions | 4,06,899,785 | 39,35,96,554 | 1,33,03,231 | 96.73 |
| Public - Non-Institutions | 16,03,118 | 15,81,511 | 21,607 | 98.65 |
| Total | 1,17,34,45,643 | 1,16,01,20,805 | 1,33,24,838 | 98.86 |
Procedural Details
The record date for the postal ballot was May 8, 2026, determining the eligibility of 2,97,685 shareholders. Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) provided the e-voting facility. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that there were no invalid votes cast during the process. The results have been disclosed to BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Marico
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.45% | +0.77% | -2.00% | +10.05% | +18.46% | +56.78% |
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