Pasari Spinning Mills reappoints B.L. Pundareeka as independent director
- Byadarahally Lakshmaiah Pundareeka reappointed as independent director for five years
- New term effective from September 20, 2026, to September 19, 2031
- All three AGM resolutions passed with 99.18% approval rate
- Promoters voted unanimously in favor; public shareholders largely opposed
- Pundareeka brings engineering experience and cleared ID exam in 2020

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Pasari Spinning Mills shareholders approved the reappointment of Mr. Byadarahally Lakshmaiah Pundareeka as an independent director for a second five-year term. The resolution was passed at the company's 35th Annual General Meeting held on September 19, 2026.
The new term is effective from September 20, 2026, to September 19, 2031. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Pundareeka, who holds a B.E. and M.Tech degree, has significant experience in engineering and serves as the founder and director of V.PRAM Power Company Private Limited. He cleared the Independent Director Exam on December 4, 2020.
Meeting Proceedings
The virtual meeting commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:22 am. Mr. Gauri Shankar Gupta chaired the session in the absence of Chairman Mr. Kolagunda Kumar Siddappa. Seventy members attended, satisfying quorum requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. The record date for voting was September 11, 2026, with 11,338 shareholders on record.
Key Resolutions
Shareholders voted on three primary items during the session:
- Adoption of the audited balance sheet as at March 31, 2026, along with the profit and loss account and cash flow statement.
- Reappointment of Mr. Kolagunda Kumar Siddappa as a director upon retirement by rotation.
- Reappointment of Mr. Byadarahally Lakshmaiah Pundareeka as an independent director for a second five-year term.
All resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The promoter group held 7,322,342 shares (5.3% of total equity), while public non-institutional shareholders held 130,677,658 shares.
Voting Results
The voting pattern showed a divergence between promoter and public shareholder sentiment. While promoters voted unanimously in favor of all resolutions, a majority of votes cast by public non-institutional shareholders were against the proposals.
| Resolution | Total Votes Polled | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | % In Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financials | 7,269,857 | 7,210,240 | 59,617 | 99.18% |
| Reappointment of K.K. Siddappa | 7,269,857 | 7,210,240 | 59,617 | 99.18% |
| Reappointment of B.L. Pundareeka | 7,269,857 | 7,210,240 | 59,617 | 99.18% |
Promoter shareholders polled 7,171,642 votes (97.94% of their holdings), all in favor. Public non-institutional shareholders polled only 98,215 votes (0.075% of their holdings), with 59,617 votes cast against the resolutions.
Governance and Compliance
Mr. Vinay B L served as the scrutinizer for the voting process. Remote e-voting was open from September 14 to September 18, 2026. Members present at the virtual meeting could also vote electronically during the session or within 15 minutes of its conclusion. The Company Secretary confirmed that voting results would be submitted to the stock exchange within 48 hours.
The company confirmed that Mr. Pundareeka is not debarred from holding office by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority. He is not related to any other directors of the company. Mr. Krishna Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, thanked members for their participation before closing the meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for Pasari Spinning Mills
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.98% | -11.24% | -7.50% | -19.89% | -28.24% | +76.72% |
What specific grievances led public non-institutional shareholders to vote against the resolutions despite the promoters' unanimous support?
How might the low turnout (0.075%) among public shareholders impact future governance decisions and minority investor confidence at Pasari Spinning Mills?
Will Mr. Pundareeka's engineering background and role at V.PRAM Power Company influence Pasari's strategic decisions regarding energy efficiency or operational technology upgrades?

































