Sheela Foam shareholders approve Avantika Singh Gautam as non-executive director
- Shareholders approved Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
- Resolution passed with 99.94% support via electronic postal ballot
- Promoters voted unanimously in favour with all 71.4 million shares
- Institutional investors backed the move with 99.77% support
- Voting concluded on September 19, 2026, per SEBI LODR regulations

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Shareholders of Sheela Foam have approved the appointment of Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The resolution was passed via postal ballot on September 19, 2026.
The ordinary resolution received overwhelming support from investors across all categories. The voting process was conducted electronically through MUFG Intime India Private Limited, with the e-voting period closing on September 19, 2026.
Voting Results Breakdown
The scrutinizer report filed with the stock exchanges details the voting patterns for the single agenda item. A total of 71,445 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date, August 14, 2026.
| Category | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 71,409,463 | 71,409,463 | 100.00% |
| Public - Institutions | 22,856,557 | 22,803,443 | 99.77% |
| Public - Non Institutions | 68,683 | 66,209 | 96.40% |
| Total | 94,334,703 | 94,279,115 | 99.94% |
Promoter group shareholders voted unanimously in favour of the appointment, casting all 71,409,463 eligible votes. Institutional investors also showed strong backing, with 99.77% of polled votes supporting the resolution. Only 55,588 votes were cast against the appointment across all categories.
Regulatory Compliance and Scrutiny
The postal ballot was conducted pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. AVA Associates served as the independent scrutinizer for the e-voting process.
Ms. Gautam, holding DIN 08368772, will join the board as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The company confirmed that no invalid votes were recorded during the process. The results have been uploaded to the company website for public access.
Historical Stock Returns for Sheela Foam
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.33% | -5.82% | -2.64% | +28.50% | -5.91% | -41.72% |
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