Sparc Electrex Ltd Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Appointment of Three Independent Directors
Sparc Electrex Limited issued a Postal Ballot Notice on August 5, 2026, seeking shareholder approval via special resolutions for the appointment of three independent directors — Ms. Asha Shravan Kumar Khedia, Mr. Jayantilal Raghunathram Suthar, and Mr. Rohit Bhatia — each for a first term of 5 consecutive years from June 6, 2026 to June 5, 2031. All three were initially appointed as Additional Directors by the Board on June 6, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Remote e-voting will be open from Friday, August 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST to Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST, with results to be declared on or before Tuesday, September 8, 2026. CDSL has been engaged as the e-voting agency, and M/s. Pankaj Trivedi & Co. has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the process.

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Sparc Electrex Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated August 5, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, seeking shareholder approval through special resolutions for the appointment of three independent directors. All three candidates were initially appointed as Additional Directors by the Board of Directors on June 6, 2026, and their appointments were recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The notice was signed by Managing Director Shobith Ganesh Hegde (DIN: 02211021) from the company's registered office in Mumbai.
Proposed Appointments via Postal Ballot
The postal ballot seeks approval for the appointment of the following three individuals as independent directors, each for a first term of 5 consecutive years with effect from June 6, 2026 to June 5, 2031. The following table summarises the key details of the proposed appointees:
| Parameter: | Ms. Asha Shravan Kumar Khedia | Mr. Jayantilal Raghunathram Suthar | Mr. Rohit Bhatia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation: | Independent Women Director | Independent Director | Independent Director |
| DIN: | 11743210 | 07265227 | 10942375 |
| Date of Birth: | 23.08.1988 | 02.07.1981 | 09.11.1996 |
| Age: | 37 years | 45 years | 29 years |
| Date of Appointment: | 06.06.2026 | 06.06.2026 | 06.06.2026 |
| Tenure: | June 06, 2026 to June 05, 2031 | June 06, 2026 to June 05, 2031 | June 06, 2026 to June 05, 2031 |
| Qualifications: | Company Secretary (CS) | CS, Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) | CS, B. Com & M. Com |
| Shares Held in Company: | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Board Meetings Attended: | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Directorship in Other Companies: | None | None | None |
Profiles of the Proposed Independent Directors
Ms. Asha Shravan Kumar Khedia is a Practicing Company Secretary with over 13 years of professional experience in Taxation and Corporate Advisory. She has received multiple "Letters of Appreciation" from the Principal Director General of Income Tax for dedicated service at the Income Tax Lounge, Mumbai. The Board is of the opinion that she possesses the requisite core skills, capabilities, and competencies required for the role.
Mr. Jayantilal Raghunathram Suthar is a qualified Company Secretary and Cost Accountant with overall 15 years' experience in the fields of Accounts, Audit, Taxation, and Corporate laws. His appointment was also necessitated to maintain the composition of the Board following the resignation of Mr. Niraj Hareeshbhai Variava (DIN: 09197068) as an Independent Director with effect from the closing hours of June 7, 2026, upon completion of his tenure.
Mr. Rohit Bhatia is a Practicing Company Secretary with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in Corporate Governance, Board processes, Statutory compliances, and Regulatory matters under the Companies Act, 2013 and Allied laws. His domain of expertise includes advisory services to companies on Board effectiveness, Compliance Risk Management, and Regulatory strategy, along with appearances before the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Regional Director (RD), and National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
E-Voting Schedule and Process
The notice has been sent exclusively through electronic mode to all members whose names appear in the register of beneficial owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, July 31, 2026. No physical copies of the Postal Ballot Notice or forms will be dispatched, and no physical ballot forms will be accepted. The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) as the e-voting agency. The key dates for the e-voting process are as follows:
| Event: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| E-Voting Commencement: | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST |
| E-Voting Closure: | Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Results Announcement: | On or before Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Deemed Date of Passing Resolutions: | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
M/s. Pankaj Trivedi (Membership No. 30512, COP No. 15301), Practicing Company Secretary of M/s. Pankaj Trivedi & Co., Company Secretaries, Mumbai, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot process in a fair and transparent manner. The results of the e-voting will be displayed on the company's website at www.sparcelectrex.in and on the CDSL website at www.evotingindia.com , and will simultaneously be communicated to the Stock Exchanges.
Regulatory Compliance
All three appointments are being sought through special resolutions pursuant to Sections 149, 150, and 152 read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, and in terms of Regulation 25(2A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Each of the proposed directors has submitted a declaration confirming compliance with independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. All three have also confirmed they are not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other regulatory authority. The Postal Ballot Notice is also accessible on the company's website at www.sparcelectrex.in/public-announcements and on the BSE website at www.bseindia.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Sparc Electrex
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.45% | +2.24% | +8.91% | +8.91% | -16.50% | -45.78% |
How might the appointment of three independent directors with strong corporate governance and compliance backgrounds influence Sparc Electrex's regulatory standing and investor confidence in the coming years?
Given the replacement of Mr. Niraj Hareeshbhai Variava, what strategic shifts or governance priorities does the new board composition signal for Sparc Electrex?
What impact could the enhanced board expertise in taxation and audit have on Sparc Electrex's financial reporting transparency and risk management frameworks?


































