Siddha Ventures Limited submitted the voting results of its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026. The company confirmed that all four resolutions proposed at the meeting were passed with the requisite majority.

The AGM was conducted through video conferencing due to MCA circulars. The scrutinizer's report, prepared by Vidhya Baid & Co., detailed the voting patterns for each resolution. The appointment of Chaitali Paul as an Independent Women Director for a five-year term was among the key items approved by shareholders.

Voting outcomes for key resolutions

The voting results indicate strong shareholder support for the board's proposals. The resolution regarding the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 received 99.87% votes in favor. Similarly, the re-appointment of Pradeep Sethia as a director liable to retire by rotation and the appointment of Chaitali Paul as Independent Women Director both secured 99.87% support from valid votes cast.

The appointment of Vidhya Baid & Co. as Secretarial Auditor for five years was also approved, receiving 99.86% votes in favor. No invalid votes were recorded across any of the resolutions.

Director appointment details

Chaitali Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and is an Indian citizen. Her appointment addresses the requirement for an independent woman director on the board. The company disclosed that there are no relationships between directors relevant to this appointment. The new director will serve until the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting scheduled for the financial year ending March 31, 2031.

Meeting participation and scrutiny

The AGM saw participation from 1 promoter and 48 public shareholders via video conferencing. The remote e-voting period remained open from September 25 to September 27, 2026. The votes were unblocked on September 28, 2026, after the conclusion of the meeting.

The disclosure was filed with BSE Limited on September 29, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Siddha Ventures Limited appointed M/s. Vidhya Baid & Co as its Secretarial Auditor for a period of five years during the 35th Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2026.

The appointment, effective from the conclusion of the meeting until the 40th AGM for FY31, follows the recommendation of the Audit Committee and approval by shareholders. The meeting was conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means, with members also adopting the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

Key resolutions passed

The members approved several ordinary resolutions during the session. These included the appointment of directors and the adoption of annual reports. The specific agenda items are detailed below:

Details of secretarial auditor appointment

M/s. Vidhya Baid & Co, a firm of Company Secretaries with over 15 years of professional experience, was appointed pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The firm specializes in Secretarial Audit, Due Diligence, and Corporate Compliance Management.

Ms. Vidhya Baid, the proprietor, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a registered Insolvency Professional. The firm holds a valid certificate from the Peer Review Board of ICSI and serves as secretarial auditor for several listed companies.

Meeting proceedings and voting

The proceedings commenced at 10:32 am and concluded at 10:56 am. A total of 49 members attended the virtual meeting, including one representative from the promoter group and 48 public shareholders. Laxmipat Sethia, Chairman of the company, chaired the session.

Members raised queries regarding business performance and strategic plans, which management addressed directly. Voting was conducted through the NSDL e-voting platform. Remote voting opened on September 25, 2026, and closed on September 27, 2026. Attendees who did not vote remotely could cast their votes electronically during the meeting. Vidhya Baid & Co served as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair scrutiny process. The final voting results will be declared within 48 hours of the meeting's conclusion.