RSWM shareholders approve ESOP plans, reappoint directors at AGM
- RSWM shareholders approved all six resolutions at its 65th AGM held on August 26, 2026
- Key approvals include the adoption of FY26 financials and the Employee Stock Option Plan 2026
- Directors Ravi Jhunjhunwala and Arun Kumar Churiwal were reappointed by shareholders
- Promoter group engagement was near-total, with 99.99% voting in favor of key resolutions
- Meeting was chaired by Chairman & MD Riju Jhunjhunwala via video conferencing

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RSWM shareholders approved all six resolutions at its 65th annual general meeting held on August 26, 2026. The approvals included the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the ratification of cost auditor remuneration.
The company also secured shareholder consent for its Employee Stock Option Plan 2026, covering both parent and subsidiary employees, alongside the reappointment of two retiring directors.
Voting Participation and Results
Shareholders holding shares as on August 19, 2026 were eligible to vote. The meeting was conducted via video conferencing or other audio-visual means without physical presence at a common venue, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.
Promoter and promoter group shareholders demonstrated near-total engagement, casting votes on 99.99% of their holdings for key resolutions. Public institutional participation ranged between 46% and 53% of outstanding shares, while public non-institutional participation remained below 4%.
Key Resolutions Approved
All resolutions passed with requisite majorities. The specific outcomes are detailed below:
| Resolution | Type | Votes In Favour (%) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financials | Ordinary | 99.9989% | Passed |
| Reappointment of Ravi Jhunjhunwala | Ordinary | 99.9984% | Passed |
| Reappointment of Arun Kumar Churiwal | Special | 99.9985% | Passed |
| Parent Company ESOP Plan 2026 | Special | 98.9966% | Passed |
| Subsidiary ESOP Plan 2026 | Special | 98.9966% | Passed |
| Cost Auditor Remuneration | Ordinary | 99.9985% | Passed |
Mahesh Kumar Gupta of Mahesh Gupta & Co. served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The remote e-voting period ran from August 22 to August 25, 2026.
Meeting Proceedings and Leadership
Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman & Managing Director and CEO, chaired the meeting. He addressed members on the company's operations and performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, as well as the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2026-27.
Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, explained the objectives and implications of the resolutions. He also responded to queries from shareholders registered as speakers. The Joint Managing Director announced that the combined results of e-voting and voting at the AGM, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, would be placed on the company's website and the NSDL website not later than two working days from the conclusion of the AGM, i.e., on or before August 28, 2026.
The following key personnel were present during the meeting:
- Riju Jhunjhunwala (Chairman & Managing Director and CEO)
- Ravi Jhunjhunwala (Director)
- Shekhar Agarwal (Director)
- Arun Kumar Churiwal (Director)
- Rajeev Gupta (Joint Managing Director)
- Archana Capoor (Independent Director)
- Surya Kant Gupta (Independent Director)
- Suman Jyoti Khaitan (Independent Director)
- Sunil Dharamvir Dhawan (Independent Director)
- Thomas Varghese (Independent Director)
- Gaurav Lodha (Audit Partner, Lodha & Co LLP, Statutory Auditor)
- Manoj Kumar Bansal (Chief Transformation Officer & Chief Risk Officer)
- Nitin Tulyani (Chief Financial Officer)
- Surrender Gupta (Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary)
Historical Stock Returns for RSWM
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.14% | -1.02% | -6.62% | +32.24% | +32.45% | -0.07% |
How will the newly approved Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 impact RSWM's future equity dilution and executive retention strategies?
What specific operational targets or growth initiatives did Chairman Riju Jhunjhunwala highlight for FY27 during his address on Q1 performance?
Given the near-total promoter engagement, how might this consolidated voting power influence future corporate governance decisions or potential M&A activities?


































