Sofcom Systems Limited Passes Special Resolutions to Appoint Two Independent Directors via Postal Ballot
Sofcom Systems Limited successfully completed its postal ballot e-voting on May 13, 2026, passing two special resolutions for the appointment of Mr. Pratik Ketanbhai Jani (DIN: 11497974) and Mr. Brijesh Jamanbhai Sanghani (DIN: 11497984) as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Both resolutions received 74,711 votes in favour from 2 members, representing 100% of valid votes polled, with zero votes against and zero invalid votes. The voting results and Scrutiniser's Report, prepared by Nayan Pitroda of Pitroda Nayan & Co., were submitted to BSE Limited on May 14, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Sofcom Systems Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders passing two special resolutions for the appointment of Non-Executive Independent Directors. The remote e-voting period commenced on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluded on May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The voting results and Scrutiniser's Report were submitted to BSE Limited on May 14, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The Postal Ballot Notice, dated April 13, 2026, was dispatched on April 13, 2026 via e-mail to shareholders whose names appeared on the Register of Members and the list of beneficial owners received from NSDL and CDSL as on the cut-off date of April 10, 2026. The total number of shareholders on the record date stood at 2,244. In compliance with applicable Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) circulars, notices were sent exclusively through e-mail to shareholders whose e-mail addresses were registered with the Registrar and Transfer Agent or Depositories, with voting conducted solely through the e-voting system provided by NSDL.
Resolutions Passed
Both resolutions were classified as Special Resolutions, with the promoter and promoter group having no interest in either agenda item. The key details of the two resolutions are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Resolution 1 | Resolution 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Name: | Mr. Pratik Ketanbhai Jani | Mr. Brijesh Jamanbhai Sanghani |
| DIN: | 11497974 | 11497984 |
| Designation: | Non-Executive Independent Director | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Resolution Type: | Special | Special |
| Promoter Interest: | No | No |
| Result: | Passed | Passed |
Voting Results
The e-voting results, as verified and reported by Scrutiniser Nayan Pitroda of Pitroda Nayan & Co., Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, confirmed that both resolutions were passed with an overwhelming majority. The detailed voting outcome for each resolution is presented below.
Resolution 1 — Appointment of Mr. Pratik Ketanbhai Jani
| Metric: | Details |
|---|---|
| Members voting in favour: | 2 |
| Votes cast in favour: | 74,711 |
| % of valid votes in favour: | 100% |
| Members voting against: | 0 |
| Votes cast against: | 0 |
| Invalid votes: | 0 |
| % of votes polled on outstanding shares: | 0.3087% |
Resolution 2 — Appointment of Mr. Brijesh Jamanbhai Sanghani
| Metric: | Details |
|---|---|
| Members voting in favour: | 2 |
| Votes cast in favour: | 74,711 |
| % of valid votes in favour: | 100% |
| Members voting against: | 0 |
| Votes cast against: | 0 |
| Invalid votes: | 0 |
| % of votes polled on outstanding shares: | 0.3087% |
In both resolutions, all votes were cast through the postal ballot (e-voting) mode by Public Non-Institutions. The Promoter and Promoter Group category recorded zero shares held and zero votes polled, while Public Institutions also recorded no participation.
Scrutiniser's Findings
Nayan Pitroda, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as Scrutiniser by the Board of Directors of Sofcom Systems Limited to oversee the e-voting process. The e-voting results were unblocked and downloaded from NSDL on May 13, 2026 in the presence of two witnesses who are not employees of the Company. The Scrutiniser confirmed that all electronic data containing the list of equity shareholders who voted through remote e-voting, segregated into "FOR" and "AGAINST" categories, was submitted to the Company. The voting results were countersigned by Tanvi Jay Rupawala, Managing Director (DIN: 10698868), on May 14, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for SOFCOM Systems
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.64% | -13.30% | -21.56% | -57.96% | -73.94% | +101.60% |
How might the appointment of two new Non-Executive Independent Directors influence Sofcom Systems' corporate governance strategy and future board-level decision-making?
Given that only 0.3087% of outstanding shares were voted, what steps might Sofcom Systems take to improve shareholder participation in future postal ballots?
What specific expertise or industry experience do Mr. Pratik Jani and Mr. Brijesh Sanghani bring, and how could their backgrounds shape Sofcom Systems' strategic direction?


































