Sampre Nutritions shareholders approve director reappointment and pay revision
- Shareholders approved adoption of audited financial statements with 99.99% support
- Vishal Ratan Gurbani was reappointed as Director with unanimous promoter backing
- Remuneration revision for Vishal Ratan Gurbani passed with 99.99% affirmative votes
- Total voting turnout was 14.52% of outstanding equity shares
- Statutory auditors reported no qualifications or adverse remarks

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Sampre Nutritions concluded its 35th Annual General Meeting on September 4, 2026, with shareholders approving key board resolutions via video conferencing.
The meeting, chaired by Managing Director Brahma Gurbani, commenced at 11:05 am in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. Members exercised their voting rights through remote e-voting facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited, which ran from September 1 to September 3, 2026.
Resolutions Passed
Shareholders approved three primary items during the proceedings:
- Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements along with the Board of Directors and Auditors' reports.
- Reappointment of Vishal Ratan Gurbani as a Director of the company.
- Approval for a revision in the remuneration payable to Vishal Ratan Gurbani, who serves as Whole-Time Director and Vice President.
Voting Results
The consolidated scrutinizer's report indicates that all resolutions were passed with requisite majority. The total paid-up equity share capital available for e-voting was 95,008,913 shares. A total of 13,790,748 votes were polled, representing a 14.52% turnout of outstanding shares.
| Resolution | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements | 13,790,708 | 40 | 99.99% |
| Reappointment of Vishal Ratan Gurbani | 13,790,708 | 40 | 99.99% |
| Revision in Remuneration for Vishal Ratan Gurbani | 13,790,023 | 725 | 99.99% |
Promoter and promoter group holdings stood at 13,337,503 shares. The promoters voted 13,335,852 shares in favour across all resolutions, reflecting near-total participation (99.99%) from this category. Public non-institutional shareholders held 81,671,410 shares but cast only 454,896 votes, indicating a low participation rate of 0.56% from this segment.
Governance and Audit Observations
The Chairman informed members that the Statutory Auditors' Report contained no qualifications, observations, comments, or other remarks. Consequently, the report was taken as read in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013. Similarly, the Secretarial Audit Report was taken as read after the Board's Report provided suitable explanations for the auditor's observations.
Akshita Surana & Associates were appointed as scrutinizers for both remote e-voting and voting conducted during the AGM. The facility for appointing proxies was not applicable due to the virtual nature of the meeting.
Attendees
Senior management and board members attended the meeting through VC/OAVM mode. Key attendees included:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Brahma Gurbani | Managing Director |
| Vishal Ratan Gurbani | Whole-Time Director and Vice President |
| Pradeep Narendra Poddar | Non-Independent Director |
| Vanita Khatter | Independent Director |
| Nagaraju Kanneganti | Independent Director |
| Kireet Modi | Independent Director |
| Krishnama Nupur | Company Secretary |
| Vamshi Srinivas Vempati | Chief Financial Officer |
Members expressed appreciation for the company's performance and congratulated the Board on its growth achievements. No specific questions were raised during the speaker session.
Historical Stock Returns for Sampre Nutritions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.72% | -7.17% | -15.66% | -68.54% | -83.74% | +20.89% |
How might the approved revision in Vishal Ratan Gurbani's remuneration impact Sampre Nutritions' operating margins and future profitability targets?
Given the low 0.56% participation rate from public non-institutional shareholders, what strategies is the board considering to improve minority shareholder engagement and voting turnout?
What specific growth initiatives or capital allocation plans are outlined in the newly adopted Audited Financial Statements for the upcoming fiscal year?

































