Sanathan Textiles Postal Ballot Notice Published: Director Re-appointment and ESOP 2021 Extension Seek Shareholder Approval
Sanathan Textiles Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for two special resolutions: re-appointment of Mrs. Rupal Anand Vora (DIN: 07096253) as Independent Director for a second three-year term from April 01, 2026, and extension of ESOP 2021 benefits to subsidiary employees. The notice, published on May 07, 2026 in Active Times and Financial Express, facilitates remote e-voting via NSDL from May 08 to June 06, 2026, with results to be announced by June 08, 2026.

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Sanathan Textiles Limited has issued a postal ballot notice dated April 24, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was filed on May 06, 2026, and subsequently published in Active Times (English) and Financial Express (Gujarati) on May 07, 2026, as disclosed to the stock exchanges by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Jude Patrick Dsouza. The notice seeks shareholder approval for two special resolutions through a remote e-voting process facilitated by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The cut-off date for determining eligible members is April 30, 2026, and the notice is being dispatched electronically to all registered shareholders.
Key Resolutions Proposed
The postal ballot notice covers two distinct special resolutions, as summarised below:
| Sr. No. | Resolution |
|---|---|
| 1. | Re-appointment of Mrs. Rupal Anand Vora (DIN: 07096253) as an Independent Director |
| 2. | Extension of ESOP 2021 benefits to employees of Subsidiary Company(ies) |
Re-appointment of Independent Director
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Friday, February 06, 2026, re-appointed Mrs. Rupal Anand Vora as an Independent Director for a second term of three years, effective from April 01, 2026 to March 31, 2029 (both days inclusive), based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Her first term of three years was completed on March 31, 2026. Mrs. Vora holds a Bachelor's degree in commerce from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, University of Bombay, and a Bachelor's degree in law from Government Law College, University of Bombay. She is a certified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and a member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa as well as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association.
Key details pertaining to Mrs. Vora's profile and re-appointment are presented below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Rupal Anand Vora |
| DIN: | 07096253 |
| Date of Birth: | June 24, 1963 |
| Age: | 62 |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Effective Date of Re-appointment: | April 01, 2026 |
| Tenure: | 3 years (till March 31, 2029) |
| Board Meetings Attended (FY 2025-26): | 5 |
| Directorships in Other Listed Companies: | 5 |
| Shareholding in the Company: | Nil |
| Sitting Fees (Board Meeting): | ₹1,00,000 per meeting |
| Sitting Fees (Committee Meeting): | ₹25,000 per meeting |
Mrs. Vora brings over 25 years of experience in strategic finance, legal, regulatory, and risk management. She has no direct or indirect relationships with any other directors on the Board. She has also confirmed that she is not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
ESOP 2021 Extension to Subsidiary Employees
The second resolution seeks to extend the benefits of the Sanathan Textiles Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan Scheme – 2021 (ESOP 2021) to employees of subsidiary companies. The ESOP Scheme was originally approved by the Board on November 22, 2021 and by shareholders on November 25, 2021, prior to the company's listing. Shareholders had previously approved the grant of options to subsidiary employees at the Annual General Meeting held on August 05, 2022, and the scheme was subsequently ratified via postal ballot on April 7, 2025 (post-listing).
Key disclosures under the ESOP 2021 scheme are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Options under ESOP Scheme: | 8,00,000 (Eight Lakh) |
| Options Granted by Committee (as of date): | 3,22,000 |
| Valid and Outstanding Options (as of date): | 2,10,690 |
| Exercise Price (current valid options): | Rs.426.15 per share |
| Maximum Vesting Period: | Up to 10 years from date of grant |
| Exercise Period (while in employment): | Within two years from date of vesting |
| Scheme Administration: | Directly by the Company |
| Share Issuance Method: | New issue of shares by the Company |
| Valuation Method: | Fair value method |
| Subsidiary Beneficiary (existing): | Sanathan Polycot Private Limited |
The Board of Directors, at its meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026, approved placing this resolution before members to ratify the existing options granted to subsidiary employees and to enable future grants to eligible employees of existing or future subsidiary companies, within the overall limits already approved under the ESOP Scheme.
E-Voting Schedule and Process
The company has engaged NSDL to provide the e-voting facility. Members whose names appear in the register of members or register of beneficial owners as on the cut-off date of April 30, 2026 are eligible to participate. The scrutinizer appointed for the process is Mr. Devendra V Deshpande of M/s. DVD & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (FCS No. 6099 and COP no. 6515).
| Event: | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Commencement of e-voting: | Friday, May 08, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. (IST) |
| End of e-voting: | Saturday, June 06, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Announcement of Results: | Monday, June 08, 2026 |
If approved, the resolutions shall be deemed to have been passed on the last date of remote e-voting, i.e., Saturday, June 06, 2026. Results along with the Scrutinizer's Report will be communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited within 2 (two) working days from the conclusion of e-voting, and will also be displayed on the company's website at www.sanathan.com and on NSDL's website at https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ .
Historical Stock Returns for Sanathan Textiles
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.97% | +1.01% | +2.71% | -8.00% | +4.75% | +16.75% |
How might the extension of ESOP 2021 benefits to subsidiary employees impact talent retention and recruitment at Sanathan Polycot Private Limited and any future subsidiaries?
Given that only 3,22,000 of the 8,00,000 authorized options have been granted so far, what is Sanathan Textiles' likely timeline and strategy for deploying the remaining ESOP pool across its subsidiaries?
How could Mrs. Rupal Vora's concurrent directorships in five other listed companies influence the depth of her oversight and governance contributions at Sanathan Textiles during her second term?


































