Parmax Pharma EGM passes three resolutions, rejects two
Parmax Pharma Limited conducted an Extra Ordinary General Meeting on May 27, 2026, approving the re-appointment of Umang Alkesh Gosalia as Managing Director and the appointments of Pradeep Ramniklal Gosalia and Salma Badrudin Thobhani as Non-Executive Directors. The resolutions to appoint Ashish Atmaram Shah and Anjana Paresh Shah as Independent Directors were not passed. A total of 2,345,178 votes were polled, with the promoter group fully supporting all resolutions.

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Parmax Pharma Limited held an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on May 27, 2026, to vote on the appointment and re-appointment of key directors. The meeting, chaired by Managing Director Umang Alkesh Gosalia, saw shareholders pass resolutions for the Managing Director and two Non-Executive Directors while rejecting proposals for two Independent Directors. The voting process included a remote e-voting facility conducted by Purva Sharegistry India Private Limited, which was open from May 24 to May 26, 2026, alongside ballot paper voting at the meeting.
Voting Results Summary
The company sought approval for five resolutions. While the resolutions for the Managing Director and two non-executive directors received the requisite majority, the proposals for two independent directors failed to secure the necessary approval under the Companies Act, 2013. The scrutinizer for the EGM was M/s. Samsad Alam Khan.
Passed Resolutions
Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Umang Alkesh Gosalia as Managing Director. The resolution received 100% of the valid votes cast, with 2,145,178 shares voted in favor and none against. Additionally, the appointments of Pradeep Ramniklal Gosalia and Salma Badrudin Thobhani as Non-Executive Directors were passed. The resolution for Pradeep Ramniklal Gosalia received 57.04% of the valid votes, while Salma Badrudin Thobhani's appointment secured 69.95% of the valid votes.
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-appointment of Umang Alkesh Gosalia (MD) | 2,145,178 | 0 | 100.00 | Passed |
| Appointment of Pradeep Ramniklal Gosalia (NED) | 1,337,664 | 704,800 | 57.04 | Passed |
| Appointment of Salma Badrudin Thobhani (NED) | 1,640,377 | 704,801 | 69.95 | Passed |
Rejected Resolutions
The EGM saw the rejection of two special resolutions regarding the appointment of independent directors. The proposal to appoint Ashish Atmaram Shah received 69.95% of the valid votes in favor but did not meet the higher threshold required for a special resolution. Similarly, the appointment of Anjana Paresh Shah was not passed, having received the same percentage of votes in favor. Both resolutions faced opposition from public non-institutional shareholders.
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Ashish Atmaram Shah (ID) | 1,640,378 | 704,800 | 69.95 | Not Passed |
| Appointment of Anjana Paresh Shah (ID) | 1,640,377 | 704,801 | 69.95 | Not Passed |
Shareholder Participation
A total of 2,345,178 votes were polled, representing approximately 62.68% of the total outstanding shares. The promoter group cast all of its 1,152,450 shares in favor of all resolutions. Public non-institutional shareholders participated with 1,192,728 votes, showing significant opposition to the resolutions for independent directors.
Historical Stock Returns for Parmax Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.32% | +7.62% | +25.81% | +9.89% | -14.10% | -32.76% |
How will the rejection of the Independent Directors impact Parmax Pharma's corporate governance compliance and board independence?
What steps will the management take to address the concerns raised by public non-institutional shareholders regarding the Independent Director candidates?
Will Parmax Pharma reconvene an EGM to propose new candidates for the vacant Independent Director positions?
































