Refex Industries Postal Ballot Results: Shareholders Approve Two Key Resolutions
Refex Industries Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot e-voting process on April 30, 2026, with shareholders approving two key resolutions. The Special Resolution for investments, loans, guarantees, and security under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 received 99.67% approval with 83,054,712 votes in favour. The Ordinary Resolution for material related party transactions with Venwind Refex Power Limited was passed with 90.41% approval, securing 60,63,892 votes in favour. The scrutinizer's report was issued by Mehak Gupta & Associates on May 04, 2026.

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Refex Industries Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot e-voting process, with members approving two key resolutions on Thursday, April 30, 2026—the last date of remote e-voting. The voting was conducted pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, based on a Postal Ballot Notice dated March 26, 2026. The scrutinizer's report was issued by Mehak Gupta & Associates, Company Secretaries, on May 04, 2026.
Key Details of the Postal Ballot Process
The e-voting facility was extended to all members through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) as the service provider. The process was conducted in electronic form only, with no physical ballot forms dispatched to shareholders.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | March 26, 2026 |
| Record Date (Cut-off Date): | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| E-Voting Start Date: | Wednesday, April 01, 2026, at 09:00 AM (IST) |
| E-Voting End Date: | Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 05:00 PM (IST) |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 97,169 |
| Total Paid-up Share Capital: | INR 27,43,98,782/- divided into 13,71,99,391 equity shares of INR 2/- each |
| Scrutinizer: | Mehak Gupta & Associates, Company Secretaries |
| Scrutinizer's Report Date: | May 04, 2026 |
Resolutions Considered
Two resolutions were placed before the members for approval through the postal ballot process:
- Resolution 1 (Special): Making investments, giving loans, guarantees and providing security in excess of limits specified under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Resolution 2 (Ordinary): Material Related Party Transaction(s) with Venwind Refex Power Limited, a subsidiary company.
Voting Results — Resolution 1 (Special Resolution)
The Special Resolution pertaining to investments, loans, guarantees, and security under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 received strong support. The promoter and promoter group cast all their votes in favour, while public non-institutional shareholders also voted overwhelmingly in favour.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 76623085 | 76623085 | 100.0000 | 76623085 | 0 | 100.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public – Institutions: | 2033227 | 990075 | 48.6948 | 745742 | 244333 | 75.3218 | 24.6782 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 58543079 | 5717040 | 9.7655 | 5685885 | 31155 | 99.4551 | 0.5449 |
| Total: | 137199391 | 83330200 | 60.7366 | 83054712 | 275488 | 99.6694 | 0.3306 |
Of the 253 members who voted through e-voting, 213 voted in favour (8,30,54,712 votes, representing 99.67%) and 40 voted against (2,75,488 votes, representing 0.33%). The resolution was passed as a Special Resolution on April 30, 2026.
Voting Results — Resolution 2 (Ordinary Resolution)
The Ordinary Resolution concerning material related party transactions with Venwind Refex Power Limited was noted as one in which the promoter/promoter group declared an interest and accordingly did not cast votes. The resolution was decided entirely by public shareholders.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 76623085 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public – Institutions: | 2033227 | 990075 | 48.6948 | 369869 | 620206 | 37.3577 | 62.6423 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 58543079 | 5716996 | 9.7655 | 5694023 | 22973 | 99.5982 | 0.4018 |
| Total: | 137199391 | 6707071 | 4.8886 | 6063892 | 643179 | 90.4104 | 9.5896 |
Of the 248 members who voted through e-voting, 212 voted in favour (60,63,892 votes, representing 90.41%) and 36 voted against (6,43,179 votes, representing 9.59%). The resolution was passed as an Ordinary Resolution on April 30, 2026.
Compliance and Process Overview
The postal ballot process was conducted in compliance with Section 108 and Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and applicable MCA Circulars. Advertisements regarding the dispatch of the Notice were published in Business Standard (all editions in English) and Dinamani (Tamil edition) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been submitted to the stock exchanges as required under Regulation 44 of the Listing Regulations. The intimation was signed by Ankit Poddar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Refex Industries Limited, on May 04, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Refex Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.96% | -0.32% | +25.21% | -31.71% | -38.36% | +895.33% |
How might the approved excess investment and loan limits under Section 186 shape Refex Industries' capital allocation strategy and expansion plans in the near term?
Given that institutional shareholders voted 62.6% against the related party transaction with Venwind Refex Power Limited, what governance measures could Refex Industries adopt to rebuild institutional investor confidence?
What is the strategic significance of Venwind Refex Power Limited as a subsidiary, and could the approved related party transactions signal a larger push into the renewable energy sector?


































