Shalimar Paints Completes Postal Ballot Dispatch for Director Appointments
Shalimar Paints Limited completed the dispatch of its Postal Ballot Notice on May 14, 2026, seeking shareholder approval via remote e-voting for two board-level resolutions: the re-appointment of Mr. Atul Rasiklal Desai (DIN: 01918187) as Independent Director for a second three-year term, and the appointment of Mr. Abhijeet Jhawar (DIN: 11536278) as an Additional Director. The e-voting window runs from May 15 to June 13, 2026, with CDSL facilitating the process and Mr. Ankush Agarwal of M/s. MAKS & CO. appointed as Scrutinizer.

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Shalimar Paints Limited has completed the dispatch of its Postal Ballot Notice to seek member approval for the re-appointment of an existing Independent Director and the induction of a new Additional Director. The notice was dispatched on Thursday, May 14, 2026, through electronic mode only to members whose email addresses are registered with the Company or Depositories. The cut-off date for determining eligible members was Friday, May 08, 2026.
The company has informed the stock exchanges that the notice was published in the Financial Express (All Editions) and Jansatta (Hindi Edition) on Friday, May 15, 2026. The Postal Ballot Notice proposes two resolutions for member approval, following a circular resolution passed on May 11, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Resolutions Proposed
The Postal Ballot Notice proposes the following resolutions for approval via remote e-voting:
| Sr. No. | Description of Resolution | Type of Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Re-appointment of Mr. Atul Rasiklal Desai (DIN: 01918187) as Independent Director for a second term of three years | Special Resolution |
| 2. | Appointment of Mr. Abhijeet Jhawar (DIN: 11536278) as a Director of the Company | Ordinary Resolution |
E-Voting Schedule
The Company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide the remote e-voting facility. The schedule for the remote e-voting period is as follows:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off date for eligibility | Friday, May 08, 2026 |
| Commencement of e-voting | 09:00 a.m. IST, Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Conclusion of e-voting | 05:00 p.m. IST, Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
Communication of assent or dissent will take place only through the remote e-voting system. The results of the Postal Ballot will be announced within two working days from the conclusion of e-voting.
Key Details of Appointments
The following table summarises the key parameters of both board changes:
| Parameter: | Mr. Atul Rasiklal Desai | Mr. Abhijeet Jhawar |
|---|---|---|
| DIN: | 01918187 | 11536278 |
| Nature of Change: | Re-appointment | Appointment |
| Designation: | Independent Director | Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) |
| Effective Date: | June 28, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Term: | June 28, 2026 to June 27, 2029 | Liable to retire by rotation |
Scrutinizer and Compliance
Mr. Ankush Agarwal, Partner of M/s. MAKS & CO., has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for conducting the e-voting process. The Postal Ballot Notice is available on the company's website and the websites of BSE and NSE. The disclosures are in compliance with Section 110 and 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Shalimar Paints
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.27% | -7.08% | -5.77% | -26.20% | -51.73% | -58.79% |
How might Mr. Abhijeet Jhawar's background and expertise influence Shalimar Paints' strategic direction, particularly in areas like expansion or product innovation?
What impact could the strengthened board composition have on Shalimar Paints' competitive positioning against larger players like Asian Paints and Berger Paints?
Given Mr. Atul Desai's re-appointment for a second term, what key governance or compliance initiatives might he be expected to lead during the 2026-2029 period?


































