Sicagen India appoints Prasanna Joshi as Whole-Time Director
Sicagen India Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Prasanna Joshi as Director and Whole-Time Director via postal ballot. The resolutions received over 99.98% votes in favour.

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Sicagen India Limited has secured shareholder approval to appoint Mr. Prasanna Joshi as a Director and Whole-Time Director following a postal ballot process that concluded on July 8, 2026. The resolutions were passed with a requisite majority, receiving over 99.98% of the votes in favour, thereby formalizing the leadership changes within the company.
The remote e-voting process was conducted via the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) platform from June 9, 2026, to July 8, 2026. M/s. KRA & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer for the process, ensuring the voting was conducted fairly and transparently under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
Voting Results Summary
The two ordinary resolutions put to vote concerned the appointment of Mr. Prasanna Joshi. The first resolution sought his appointment as a Director under Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, while the second resolution sought approval for his appointment and remuneration as a Whole-Time Director.
| Resolution | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % of Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment as Director | 25,246,728 | 3,919 | 99.98% | 0.02% |
| Appointment as Whole-Time Director | 25,246,075 | 4,572 | 99.98% | 0.02% |
Shareholder Participation
Members of the company as on the cut-off date of May 29, 2026, were eligible to participate in the voting process. A total of 25,250,647 votes were polled across both resolutions. The promoter and promoter group cast 24,176,883 votes in favour of both resolutions, while public non-institutions and public institutions contributed the remaining votes.
The detailed scrutinizer's report confirms that the resolutions were passed on July 8, 2026, the date of conclusion of the postal ballot voting period. The electronic data and records relating to the remote e-voting will be handed over to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for safe custody.
Historical Stock Returns for Sicagen
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.73% | -1.57% | -5.59% | -5.59% | -5.59% | -5.59% |
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