Sampre Nutritions Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the appointment of Pradeep Narendra Poddar (DIN: 00025199) as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation. The resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority through remote e-voting, concluding on 10 May 2026. The outcome was communicated to BSE Limited on 12 May 2026 by Brahma Gurbani, Managing Director (DIN: 00318180).

Postal Ballot Process and Key Dates

The Company initiated the postal ballot process through a notice dated 10 April 2026, seeking member approval via remote e-voting. The following table outlines the key dates and parameters of the process:

The postal ballot notice was advertised in Financial Express (English) and Nava Telangana (Telugu) in their editions dated Saturday, 11 April 2026. The e-voting facility was provided by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) as the authorised service provider.

Scrutinizer Appointment and Oversight

The Board of Directors appointed Akshita Surana as the Scrutinizer for conducting the remote e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The scrutinizer's details are as follows:

The scrutinizer verified all votes cast through remote e-voting based on data generated from the NSDL portal, ensuring compliance with applicable MCA Circulars and SEBI Circulars, as well as Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Share Capital and Voting Entitlement

The total paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date of 03 April 2026, available for e-voting, was INR 47,50,44,565 (Indian Rupees Forty-seven crores fifty lakhs forty-four thousand five hundred sixty-five) only, comprising 95008913 fully paid-up equity shares having a face value of INR 5 each.

Voting Results: Resolution No. 1

The sole resolution put to vote concerned the appointment of Pradeep Narendra Poddar as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The promoter and promoter group are not interested in the agenda. The detailed voting results are presented below:

The resolution was voted upon by 92 members through remote e-voting, with 13,581,902 votes cast in favour (99.99%) and 141 votes against (0.00%), with zero invalid votes recorded.

Resolution Outcome

The Ordinary Resolution for the appointment of Pradeep Narendra Poddar (DIN: 00025199) as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation has been duly passed with the requisite majority. The voting results and the Scrutinizer's Report have been placed on the Company's website at https://gurbanigroup.in/ . All electronic data and relevant records relating to the e-voting are under the scrutinizer's custody and will be handed over to the Company Secretary.

Sampre Nutritions Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Pradeep Narendra Poddar as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The company issued the postal ballot notice on 10 April 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Postal Ballot Timeline and Process

The postal ballot process follows a structured timeline with specific dates for shareholder participation:

The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the remote e-voting process. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the cut-off date will be eligible to participate in the voting process.

Director Appointment Details

Pradeep Narendra Poddar was initially appointed as an Additional Director on 13 February 2026, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board approval. The current postal ballot seeks formal shareholder approval for his appointment as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, liable to retire by rotation.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Poddar brings substantial industry expertise to the board, holding advanced qualifications and extensive experience in the food processing sector. His educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. The appointee has accumulated approximately four decades of experience in the food processing industry.

Currently, Poddar serves as a director in multiple companies, including Tasty Bite Eatables Limited and Flex Foods Limited. He holds various committee positions across these organizations, including serving as Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee at Tasty Bite Eatables Limited and as a member of several other committees including Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, and Stakeholders Relationship Committees.

Regulatory Compliance and Voting Process

The postal ballot notice complies with Section 110 read with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and related rules. Akshita Surana, Proprietor of Akshita Surana & Associates, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the voting process.

Shareholders can access the voting platform through various methods, including NSDL's e-voting website and mobile applications. The company has provided detailed instructions for different categories of shareholders, including those holding securities in demat mode with NSDL or CDSL, and those holding physical shares.

The resolution requires approval by ordinary resolution, and if passed, will be deemed effective from the last date of e-voting, 10 May 2026. Results will be announced within two working days of the voting conclusion and will be available on the company's website and communicated to relevant stock exchanges.