Menon Bearings Shareholders Approve Arun Aradhye as Managing Director via Postal Ballot
Menon Bearings Limited declared postal ballot results on 12th May, 2026, with shareholders passing a Special Resolution appointing Mr. Arun Aradhye, Whole-Time Director and CFO, as Managing Director. Out of 24,833,772 valid votes polled across all categories, 24,831,171 votes (99.99%) were cast in favour, with only 2,601 votes against and nil invalid votes. The scrutinizer's report was submitted by CS Manish Baldeva on 11th May, 2026, and the results were disclosed pursuant to SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Menon Bearings Limited declared the results of its postal ballot process on 12th May, 2026, announcing that shareholders had passed a Special Resolution for the appointment of Mr. Arun Aradhye, Whole-Time Director and CFO, as Managing Director of the Company. The resolution was deemed passed on Saturday, 9th May, 2026, being the last date of remote e-voting. The Postal Ballot Notice was originally dated 3rd March, 2026, and the scrutinizer's report was submitted on 11th May, 2026 by CS Manish Baldeva, Proprietor of M/s. M Baldeva Associates, Company Secretaries, Mumbai.
Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting window was open for approximately one month, commencing on Friday, 10th April, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluding on Saturday, 9th May, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders was Friday, 3rd April, 2026. The total number of shareholders on the record date stood at 25,827. Notices were dispatched electronically on Thursday, 9th April, 2026 to all members whose email addresses were registered with the Company or Depository Participants. An advertisement regarding the dispatch of the Postal Ballot Notice and remote e-voting information was published in Business Standard (English) and Tarun Bharat (Marathi) on Friday, 10th April, 2026.
The following table summarises the key procedural details of the postal ballot:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 |
| Voting Start: | Friday, 10th April, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) |
| Voting End: | Saturday, 9th May, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, 3rd April, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 25,827 |
| Result Declaration Date: | Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 |
| Resolution Deemed Passed On: | Saturday, 9th May, 2026 |
Special Resolution: Appointment of Managing Director
The sole resolution put to vote was a Special Resolution for the appointment of Mr. Arun Aradhye, Whole-Time Director and CFO, as Managing Director of the Company. The promoter and promoter group were not interested in the agenda or resolution. The resolution was passed with requisite majority, with invalid votes recorded as nil.
The detailed voting results across shareholder categories are presented below:
| Category: | No. of Shares Held | Valid Votes Polled | % Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group (Postal Ballot): | 38,355,174 | 24,735,374 | 64.4903 | 24,735,374 | 0 | 100.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public – Institutions (Postal Ballot): | 138,543 | 4,664 | 3.3665 | 4,664 | 0 | 100.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public – Non Institutions (Postal Ballot): | 17,546,283 | 93,734 | 0.5342 | 91,133 | 2,601 | 97.2251 | 2.7749 |
| TOTAL: | 56,040,000 | 24,833,772 | 44.3144 | 24,831,171 | 2,601 | 99.9895 | 0.0105 |
Scrutinizer's Findings
CS Manish Baldeva of M/s. M Baldeva Associates, Company Secretaries, Mumbai, was appointed as Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 3rd March, 2026. The scrutinizer confirmed that the voting rights of members were considered in proportion to their share in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date of 3rd April, 2026. All votes cast up to 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Saturday, 9th May, 2026 were considered for the report. The scrutinizer's report is dated 11th May, 2026, and was countersigned by Nitin Ram Menon as Chairman/Authorised Representative of Menon Bearings Limited.
Disclosure and Compliance
The Postal Ballot results, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, have been hosted on the Company's website at www.menonbearings.in and on the website of MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited) at www.linkintime.co.in . The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 44(3) read with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Siddheshwar Kadane, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No.: A72775), on behalf of Menon Bearings Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Menon Bearings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.67% | +13.11% | +23.32% | +28.10% | +37.31% | +136.13% |
How might Mr. Arun Aradhye's dual role transition from CFO to Managing Director impact Menon Bearings' financial strategy and capital allocation priorities going forward?
Will Menon Bearings appoint a new CFO to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Aradhye's elevation, and what timeline can shareholders expect for this succession?
Given that only 44.3% of total shares participated in the e-voting, what steps might Menon Bearings take to improve shareholder engagement in future corporate governance decisions?


































