Shashank Traders seeks name change, board regularization at EGM
Shashank Traders Limited convened an EGM on July 30, 2026, to approve a name change to Cosmic Energy & Motors Limited and regularize board appointments. Shareholders also voted to increase borrowing powers to ₹500 crore and amend the MOA and AOA. Voting results are pending official submission.

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Shashank Traders Limited held its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on July 30, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for significant corporate restructuring measures, including a proposed name change and the regularization of several board appointments. The meeting, conducted via Video Conference/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), also addressed increases in authorized share capital and borrowing limits.
The EGM commenced at 3:00 P.M. (IST) with Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla, Additional Director (Non-Executive & Chairman), acting as Chairperson. Eleven members attended virtually, satisfying the quorum requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. The proceedings were scrutinized by CS Sudhansu Panigrahi, who was appointed as the Scrutinizer to ensure fair and transparent voting. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) facilitated remote e-voting, which ran from July 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to July 29, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., based on the cut-off date of July 23, 2026.
Key Resolutions Put to Vote
Shareholders were asked to vote on 14 resolutions, comprising both ordinary and special resolutions. The most material proposals included:
| Resolution Type | Key Agenda Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Name Change | Rename company from "Shashank Traders Limited" to "Cosmic Energy & Motors Limited" |
| Special | Borrowing Powers | Increase borrowing powers under Section 180(1)(C) of the Companies Act, 2013, up to ₹500 crore |
| Ordinary | Director Appointment | Regularize appointment of Aditya Vikram Birla as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Ordinary | Director Appointment | Regularize appointment of Suranjana Birla as Non-Executive Non-Independent Women Director |
| Special | Director Appointment | Regularize appointment of Anil Kumar Singh as Whole-time Director |
| Special | Director Appointment | Regularize/Appoint Amit Singhanian as Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Special | Director Appointment | Regularize/Appoint Pramod Kumar Shah as Non-Executive Independent Director |
Other special resolutions sought approval for alterations to the Memorandum of Association (MOA), including the Main Object Clause, and the adoption of new Articles of Association (AOA) per Table-F of Schedule I of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, shareholders voted on creating charges on immovable and movable properties under Section 180(1)(A) and making investments or providing loans in excess of limits prescribed under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Governance and Compliance
The meeting adhered to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla confirmed that statutory registers were available for electronic inspection during the meeting. The Chairperson addressed queries from shareholders via a chat box facility provided by NSDL.
The voting results, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, will be submitted separately to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) within the prescribed timeline. The final outcomes will also be published on the company’s website within two working days of the meeting's conclusion. The EGM concluded at 3:48 P.M. (IST), with e-voting remaining open for an additional 10 minutes post-conclusion.
Historical Stock Returns for Shashank Traders
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | +10.23% | +15.74% | +156.02% |
How will the rebranding to 'Cosmic Energy & Motors Limited' impact investor perception and stock liquidity given the shift in implied business focus?
What specific strategic projects or acquisitions is the company planning to fund with the newly approved ₹500 crore borrowing limit?
How does the regularization of Aditya Vikram Birla and Suranjana Birla's board positions affect the company's corporate governance structure and independence metrics?


































