Saraswati Saree Depot passes all five AGM resolutions with 99.99% support
- Saraswati Saree Depot passed all five AGM resolutions with 99.99% support
- Promoter group held 29.69 million shares and voted unanimously in favor
- Public shareholder turnout was just 0.16%, though those who voted supported resolutions by >85%
- PPC & Co appointed as statutory auditors for five years ending FY31
- Yatiraj Marda and Amar Thorat reappointed as independent directors

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Saraswati Saree Depot announced the voting results of its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 18, 2026. Shareholders approved all five ordinary and special resolutions with overwhelming support, securing more than 99.99% affirmative votes across the board.
The meeting was conducted through video conferencing, allowing shareholders to vote via remote e-voting or electronic voting during the event. CS Devendra Deshpande of DVD & Associates served as the independent scrutinizer for the process.
Voting Results Overview
The company reported a total of 41,613 shareholders as on the record date of September 10, 2026. The promoter group held 29,693,000 shares, while public non-institutional investors held 9,906,800 shares.
| Resolution Type | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Resolutions | ~29.7 million | ~2,300 | 99.99% |
| Special Resolutions | ~29.7 million | ~2,300 | 99.99% |
All resolutions received unanimous support from the promoter group, which cast all 29,693,000 votes in favor. Public non-institutional participation was lower, with only 16,127 votes polled out of 9,906,800 shares held, representing a 0.16% turnout. Among these public votes, approximately 85-86% were cast in favor of each resolution.
Key Resolutions Passed
The AGM agenda included three ordinary business items and two special business items. All were passed successfully.
Ordinary Business
Shareholders approved the adoption of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This resolution received 29,706,906 votes in favor against 2,221 votes against.
The board also secured approval for the reappointment of Mr. Mahesh Sajandas Dulhani as a director, who retires by rotation. This resolution garnered 29,706,805 votes in favor and 2,322 votes against.
Additionally, members approved the appointment of PPC & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the statutory auditors for a five-year term. The vote count mirrored the director reappointment resolution, with 29,706,805 votes in favor.
Special Business
Two special resolutions focused on the reappointment of independent directors for five-year terms. Mr. Yatiraj Shivpratap Marda was reappointed as a Non-Executive and Independent Director, receiving 29,706,792 votes in favor and 2,335 votes against.
Similarly, Mr. Amar Thorat was reappointed to the same role. His reappointment also secured 29,706,792 votes in favor with 2,335 votes cast against.
What the Numbers Show
The voting pattern highlights a stark contrast in engagement between promoter and public shareholders. While the promoter group demonstrated 100% participation and unanimous support, public non-institutional shareholder participation remained minimal at 0.16%. Despite this low turnout, the minority public shareholders who did vote showed strong alignment with management, supporting all resolutions by margins exceeding 85%. No institutional public shareholders participated in the voting process.
Historical Stock Returns for Saraswati Saree Depot
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.18% | -9.57% | -0.05% | +10.26% | -31.55% | -69.88% |
What specific strategic initiatives or capital allocation plans were likely included in the special resolutions approved by shareholders?
How might the extremely low public shareholder turnout (0.16%) impact the company's corporate governance ratings or investor relations strategy in the coming fiscal year?
Given the reappointment of the statutory auditors for a five-year term, what changes in financial reporting standards or audit focus areas should investors anticipate for FY2027?

































