Rallis India Limited Completes Postal Ballot for Independent Director Appointment
Rallis India Limited has completed its postal ballot process for appointing Mr. Ashok Hiralal Sharma as Independent Director, achieving overwhelming shareholder support with 99.97% votes in favour. The remote e-voting process ran from March 14 to April 12, 2026, with 74.55% of eligible shares participating in the voting process across all shareholder categories.

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Rallis India Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of Mr. Ashok Hiralal Sharma as an Independent Director, with shareholders overwhelmingly supporting the proposal through remote e-voting.
Voting Process and Timeline
The postal ballot process was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, commencing on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluding on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The company had issued the postal ballot notice on February 18, 2026, with March 6, 2026, set as the cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | February 18, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | March 6, 2026 |
| Voting Start: | March 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) |
| Voting End: | April 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Total Shareholders on Cut-off Date: | 1,31,944 |
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The resolution for appointing Mr. Ashok Hiralal Sharma (DIN: 02766679) as an Independent Director was passed with an overwhelming majority. The voting results demonstrate strong shareholder confidence in the proposed appointment.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 107116610 | 107116610 | 100.00% | 107116610 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public-Institutions: | 45116838 | 37463784 | 83.04% | 37425002 | 38782 | 99.90% |
| Public-Non Institutions: | 42235442 | 387643 | 0.92% | 382499 | 5144 | 98.67% |
| Total: | 194468890 | 144968037 | 74.55% | 144924111 | 43926 | 99.97% |
Resolution Details and Compliance
The special resolution required for the appointment was successfully passed with 99.97% of votes cast in favour and only 0.03% against. The voting process was conducted in compliance with:
- Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
- Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Scrutinizer's Report and Regulatory Filings
Bhaskar Upadhyay, Practicing Company Secretary (FCS 8663), Partner at N.L. Bhatia & Associates, served as the appointed Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The Scrutinizer's report confirmed that all procedural requirements were met and the resolution was passed with requisite majority.
The company has submitted the voting results and Scrutinizer's report to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited as required under regulatory obligations. The results are also available on the company's website at www.rallis.com and on NSDL's e-voting portal at www.evoting.nsdl.com .
Corporate Governance Enhancement
The appointment of Mr. Ashok Hiralal Sharma as an Independent Director represents the company's commitment to strengthening its board composition and corporate governance framework. The resolution was deemed passed on April 12, 2026, being the last date of the remote e-voting process, and all related documents have been handed over to Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Sariga P Gokul for record maintenance.
Historical Stock Returns for Rallis
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.54% | +1.88% | +9.79% | -10.20% | +16.17% | +1.78% |
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