Oriental Rail Infrastructure postal ballot results for fund utilisation variation concluded
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot process on May 02, 2026, with overwhelming shareholder support of 99.9997% for the special resolution regarding variation in fund utilisation from Preferential Issue. The e-voting process conducted through NSDL platform saw participation from 107 members representing 28,336,843 shares out of total 67,059,000 eligible shares, with scrutinizer Mr. Shiv Hari Jalan overseeing the transparent process in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Oriental Rail Infrastructure Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders providing overwhelming support for a special resolution regarding fund utilisation from its Preferential Issue. The company announced the results on May 02, 2026, following the completion of the remote e-voting process on April 30, 2026.
Postal Ballot Results
The special resolution for "Variation in the objects relating to utilisation of funds from Preferential Issue" received exceptional shareholder support with 99.9997% approval. The voting results demonstrate strong confidence from the shareholder base in the company's strategic direction.
| Voting Outcome: | Members | Votes (Shares) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Favour: | 101 | 28,336,772 | 99.9997% |
| Against: | 6 | 71 | 0.0003% |
| Invalid Votes: | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Category-wise Voting Breakdown
The detailed voting analysis reveals strong participation across different shareholder categories, with promoters showing complete support for the resolution.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 38,685,500 | 24,993,000 | 64.61% | 24,993,000 | 0 |
| Public Institutions: | 101,401 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0 |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 28,272,099 | 3,343,843 | 11.83% | 3,343,772 | 71 |
| Total: | 67,059,000 | 28,336,843 | 42.26% | 28,336,772 | 71 |
E-Voting Process and Timeline
The postal ballot was conducted entirely through electronic means using NSDL's e-voting platform, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all eligible shareholders.
Key Process Details:
- Cut-off Date: March 27, 2026 - Shareholders holding shares as of this date were eligible to vote
- Voting Period: April 01, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to April 30, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Total Eligible Shareholders: 33,697 on record date
- Results Declaration: May 02, 2026
- Scrutinizer: Mr. Shiv Hari Jalan (FCS No. 5703, CP No. 4226)
Scrutinizer's Report and Compliance
Mr. Shiv Hari Jalan, Practicing Company Secretary from Shiv Hari Jalan & Co., served as the appointed scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The votes were downloaded from NSDL's portal on May 02, 2026, at 11:40 AM, witnessed by Mr. Rakesh Hiwalkar and Mr. Swapnil Gamare, who are independent of both the company and NSDL.
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 30 and 44(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations. The company had initially sent the postal ballot notice on March 30, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for the fund utilisation variation.
Regulatory Disclosure
Following regulatory requirements, Oriental Rail Infrastructure Limited has uploaded the complete voting results and scrutinizer's report on multiple platforms including the company website at https://www.orientalrail.com/ and NSDL e-voting portal at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The company has also communicated the results to BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 531859).
The successful passage of this resolution with such overwhelming majority reflects strong shareholder confidence in the company's strategic plans for fund utilisation from its Preferential Issue. The resolution is deemed to have been passed on April 30, 2026, being the last date specified for the remote e-voting process.
Historical Stock Returns for Oriental Rail Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.63% | +1.48% | +27.87% | -22.99% | -24.21% | +138.61% |
What specific infrastructure projects or business segments will Oriental Rail prioritize with the redirected funds from the Preferential Issue?
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