Oriental Rail Infrastructure shareholders approve all AGM resolutions
- Oriental Rail Infrastructure shareholders approved all 9 resolutions at the 35th AGM held on September 8, 2026
- Promoter group voted in favour of 94.7% of outstanding shares with zero votes against
- Public non-institutional participation stood at 12.7%, with near-unanimous support for all items
- Key appointments included Mr. Tahaa S Mithiborwala as WTD and Mr. Saleh N Mithiborwala as MD
- Final dividend declaration and adoption of FY26 audited financial statements were ratified

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Oriental Rail Infrastructure shareholders approved all nine resolutions proposed at the company's 35th Annual General Meeting held on September 8, 2026. The meeting was conducted via video conference and other audio-visual means.
The Company Secretary informed members that the requisite quorum was present. Mr. Saleh N. Mithiborwala was appointed as the Chairman of the meeting with the consent of the directors present.
Business Transacted
Members transacted both ordinary and special business items as outlined in the notice convening the AGM.
Ordinary Business
The following ordinary business items were addressed:
- Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors.
- Declaration of final dividend on Equity Shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Amitabh Sinha as a Director, who retires by rotation under Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Special Business
Shareholders approved several special business resolutions regarding board composition and corporate governance:
- Ratification of remuneration for the Cost Auditor.
- Re-appointment of Mrs. Sheetal Nagda as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years.
- Appointment of Mr. Tahaa S Mithiborwala as Whole-time Director and approval of his remuneration.
- Appointment of Mr. Saleh N Mithiborwala as Managing Director, continuing his roles as Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer.
- Approval to advance loans, give guarantees, or provide security under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Voting Results
Remote e-voting commenced on September 5, 2026, at 9:00 am and concluded on September 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Members who had already cast remote votes were ineligible to vote again during the meeting. Those who had not voted were given an additional 15 minutes at the end of the proceedings to cast their votes electronically.
Mr. Shiv Hari Jalan served as the Scrutinizer for both remote e-voting and voting at the AGM. The Company Secretary announced that the consolidated voting results and Scrutinizer’s Report would be submitted to the stock exchanges within 48 hours of the meeting's conclusion.
Participation Breakdown
As on the record date of September 1, 2026, there were 33,331 shareholders. A total of 51 shareholders attended the meeting through video conferencing, comprising 11 from the promoter group and 40 from the public category.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | % In Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group | 3,86,85,500 | 3,66,39,000 | 94.7099% | 3,66,39,000 | 0 | 100.0000% |
| Public Institutions | 1,31,181 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0000% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 2,82,42,319 | 35,91,477 | 12.7167% | 35,91,474 | 3 | 99.9999% |
| Total | 6,70,59,000 | 4,02,30,477 | 59.9927% | 4,02,30,474 | 3 | 99.9999% |
Promoter group shareholders cast votes in favour of 94.7099% of their outstanding shares, with unanimous support across all resolutions except Resolution 7 (remuneration approval for Mr. Tahaa S Mithiborwala), where they also voted unanimously in favour. Public non-institutional shareholders polled 12.7167% of their shares, with 99.9999% voting in favour for most resolutions. Resolution 7 saw 153 votes against from public non-institutions, resulting in a 99.9957% favour rate for that specific item.
Historical Stock Returns for Oriental Rail Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.11% | -10.02% | -11.26% | +0.67% | +0.67% | +0.67% |
How will the appointment of Mr. Saleh N. Mithiborwala as Managing Director and Mr. Tahaa S. Mithiborwala as Whole-time Director impact the company's strategic execution and operational efficiency?
What specific growth initiatives or infrastructure projects is Oriental Rail Infrastructure expected to prioritize following the approval of loans and guarantees under Section 185?
Given the low participation rate of public non-institutional shareholders (12.7%), what measures might the company implement to improve retail investor engagement in future governance decisions?

































