Somi Conveyor Beltings EGM: Director Re-appointment Passes with 100% Votes in Favour
Somi Conveyor Beltings Limited convened an EGM on May 6, 2026, at its Jodhpur office, where the sole agenda — re-appointment of Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi (DIN: 08950339) as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second five-year term effective February 22, 2026 to February 21, 2031 — was passed as a Special Resolution with 100% shareholder approval, with all 8,927,822 votes cast entirely in favour across both remote e-voting and poll modes.

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Somi Conveyor Beltings Limited convened an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at its registered office located at 4F-15, "Oliver House", New Power House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The meeting commenced at 11:30 A.M. and concluded at 12:30 Noon on the same day. The proceedings were disclosed to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30(6) read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Meeting Overview
Mr. Om Prakash Bhansali, Managing Director of the Company, was elected as Chairman of the meeting. With the requisite quorum present, the Chairman formally commenced the proceedings and delivered his address to the members. Clarifications were provided to queries raised by shareholders during the course of the meeting. The total number of shareholders on the record date (cut-off date) stood at 7,866, with 07 promoter and promoter group members and 26 public shareholders present at the meeting either in person or through proxy. Video conferencing was not arranged as no request was received.
The key details of the EGM are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting Type: | Extra-Ordinary General Meeting |
| Date: | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Commencement Time: | 11:30 A.M. |
| Conclusion Time: | 12:30 Noon |
| Venue: | 4F-15, "Oliver House", New Power House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Chairman: | Mr. Om Prakash Bhansali, Managing Director |
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 7,866 |
Re-appointment of Independent Director
The sole agenda item at the EGM was the re-appointment of Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi (DIN: 08950339) as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years. The appointment is effective from February 22, 2026, to February 21, 2031 (both days inclusive). The resolution was classified as a Special Resolution, and promoters or promoter group members were not interested in the agenda.
| S No. | Disclosure Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reason for Change | Re-appointment as Non-Executive Independent Director for the second term of 5 consecutive years |
| 2. | Date & Term | Effective from February 22, 2026; Term of Appointment – 5 Years |
| 3. | Brief Profile | Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi, aged 52 years, holds M.Com and B.Ed (Economics); over 31 years of experience in accountancy and economics |
| 4. | Relationships | Not related to any other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company |
| 5. | Regulatory Affirmation | Not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of SEBI or any other authority |
Voting Results
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company facilitated remote e-voting through CDSL from May 3, 2026 (9:00 A.M.) to May 5, 2026 (5:00 P.M.), as well as poll-based voting at the meeting venue for members who had not cast their votes electronically. The Special Resolution for re-appointment of Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi was passed with requisite majority, with all 8,927,822 votes cast entirely in favour and zero votes against.
The category-wise voting summary for Resolution No. 1 is presented below:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 6,960,757 | 6,960,757 | 100% | 6,960,757 | 0 | 100% |
| Public – Institutions: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 1,967,065 | 1,967,065 | 100% | 1,967,065 | 0 | 100% |
| Total: | 8,927,822 | 8,927,822 | 100% | 8,927,822 | 0 | 100% |
The mode-wise breakdown of votes, as reported by the Scrutinizer, is as follows:
| Mode of Voting: | Members Voted | Votes Cast | % of Valid Votes | Votes Against | Invalid Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote E-Voting: | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Poll: | 33 | 8,927,820 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 35 | 8,927,822 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
Scrutinizer's Report
Mrs. Ira Baxi (FCS: 5456, CP No.: 4712), Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as Scrutinizer by the Board of Directors to oversee and scrutinize both the remote e-voting process and voting through poll in a fair and transparent manner. The cut-off date for determining voting rights of shareholders was April 29, 2026. The votes were unblocked on May 6, 2026 at approximately 1:25 P.M. in the presence of two independent witnesses — Ms. Rashmi Dansinghani and Ms. Seema Bamaniya — both residents of Jodhpur and not in employment of the Company. No poll papers were found invalid. The Scrutinizer confirmed that the Special Resolution for re-appointment of Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi as Non-Executive Independent Director for the second term of five consecutive years has been passed with requisite majority.
The proceedings were signed and submitted by Amit Baxi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (FCS: 8314), on behalf of Somi Conveyor Beltings Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Somi Conveyor Beltings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.71% | +3.82% | +15.62% | -27.36% | -36.84% | +135.45% |
How might Mr. Santosh Kumar Joshi's re-appointment influence Somi Conveyor Beltings' audit and financial oversight practices over his new five-year term through 2031?
Given the near-unanimous promoter control of voting shares (~78%), what steps might Somi Conveyor Beltings take to attract institutional investors and improve public shareholding diversity?
How could the strengthened independent director continuity impact Somi Conveyor Beltings' corporate governance ratings and its ability to secure future financing or partnerships?































