Shyam Metalics Completes Postal Ballot with 99.99% Approval for Independent Director
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot process with exceptional shareholder support of 99.9992% for appointing Mr. Subrata Bhattacharya as Independent Director. The e-voting process saw participation from 480 members representing 239,043,175 equity shares, with unanimous support from promoter group and public institutions, demonstrating strong confidence in the company's governance structure.

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Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot proceedings for the appointment of an Independent Director, demonstrating exceptional shareholder confidence with 99.9992% approval. The company announced the results on March 16, 2026, following a comprehensive e-voting process conducted in compliance with SEBI regulations and submitted the official scrutinizer's report to stock exchanges.
Postal Ballot Resolution Details
The Board of Directors had decided on January 24, 2026, to seek shareholder approval through postal ballot for appointing Mr. Subrata Bhattacharya (DIN: 03050155) as an Independent Director. The appointment covers a five-year term from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mr. Subrata Bhattacharya |
| DIN: | 03050155 |
| Term Duration: | 5 consecutive years |
| Effective From: | February 1, 2026 |
| Term Ends: | January 31, 2031 |
| Resolution Type: | Special Resolution |
Voting Process and Timeline
The postal ballot process was conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, following the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The company completed dispatching the postal ballot notice electronically on February 11, 2026, to all eligible shareholders whose names appeared in the Register of Members as of the cut-off date of February 6, 2026.
The e-voting facility was provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), with the voting period commencing on February 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and concluding on March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The company also published advertisements in multiple newspapers including "The Financial Express," "Aarthik Lipi," and "Jansatta" on February 12, 2026, to inform shareholders about the voting process.
Overwhelming Shareholder Support
The voting results demonstrated exceptional shareholder confidence in the proposed appointment. A total of 480 members representing 239,043,175 equity shares participated in the e-voting process, representing 85.64% of the total outstanding shares.
| Voting Outcome: | Members | Shares | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voted in Favor: | 456 | 239,041,263 | 99.9992% |
| Voted Against: | 24 | 1,912 | 0.0008% |
| Total Votes: | 480 | 239,043,175 | 100% |
Category-wise Voting Breakdown
The detailed voting analysis reveals strong support across all shareholder categories. The promoter and promoter group demonstrated complete confidence with 100% approval, while public institutions also showed unanimous support.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | In Favor | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 208,194,741 | 205,944,565 | 98.92% | 100% | 0% |
| Public Institutions: | 14,393,304 | 10,341,834 | 71.85% | 100% | 0% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 56,543,808 | 22,756,776 | 40.25% | 99.99% | 0.01% |
Official Scrutinizer's Report
Mr. Raj Kumar Banthia, Partner of MKB & Associates and Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A17190/CP-18428), served as the appointed scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. In his official report dated March 16, 2026, he certified that the resolution was approved and passed by the requisite majority, ensuring full compliance with the provisions of Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The scrutinizer confirmed that all 480 votes cast through the e-voting platform were valid, and the e-voting facility was unlocked on March 13, 2026, after 5:00 PM in the presence of two witnesses. The process adhered to the guidelines prescribed by various MCA circulars issued between 2020 and 2025.
Regulatory Compliance and Stock Exchange Filing
The postal ballot proceedings were conducted in strict accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, particularly Regulation 44(3). Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Birendra Kumar Jain (Membership No. F13320) submitted the voting results along with the scrutinizer's consolidated report to both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 543299) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: SHYAMMETL), fulfilling all regulatory disclosure requirements under the listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Shyam Metalics & Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.62% | -1.88% | -7.04% | -15.64% | -14.72% | +107.31% |


































