Supriya Lifescience Limited Completes Postal Ballot for Independent Director Appointments
Supriya Lifescience Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for appointing three independent directors with overwhelming shareholder support exceeding 99% for all resolutions. The voting process conducted through remote e-voting from March 11 to April 10, 2026, saw participation from 72.47% of eligible shareholders, with CS Sanam Umbargikar serving as scrutinizer to ensure regulatory compliance.

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Supriya Lifescience Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of three independent directors, with shareholders demonstrating overwhelming support for all proposed resolutions. The pharmaceutical company announced the results on April 11, 2026, following the completion of remote e-voting that concluded on April 10, 2026.
Postal Ballot Overview
The postal ballot process was conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, with the voting period spanning from March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST to April 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The company had 83,037 shareholders on the record date of February 27, 2026, which served as the cut-off date for voting purposes.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date: | February 09, 2026 |
| Voting Period: | March 11 - April 10, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders: | 83,037 |
| Total Votes Cast: | 58,323,239 |
| Voting Participation: | 72.47% |
Director Appointments Approved
All three special resolutions for independent director appointments received exceptional shareholder approval, with support rates exceeding 99% across all categories.
Resolution Results
| Resolution: | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Manish Panchal Appointment: | 58,240,205 | 83,034 | 99.86% |
| Mr. Kothandaraman Hari Appointment: | 58,240,142 | 83,097 | 99.86% |
| Dr. Neelam Arora Re-appointment: | 58,239,838 | 83,401 | 99.86% |
New Board Members
The approved appointments will strengthen the company's board governance:
- Mr. Manish Panchal (DIN: 08431492) has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term from February 09, 2026, to February 08, 2031
- Mr. Kothandaraman Hari (DIN: 08901674) has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for the same five-year period
- Dr. Neelam Arora (DIN: 01603068) has been re-appointed for her second term as Non-Executive Independent Director from March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2031
Voting Pattern Analysis
The voting results demonstrated strong support across all shareholder categories. Promoter and Promoter Group shareholders, holding 54,967,825 shares, voted unanimously in favour of all resolutions with 100.00% approval. Public Institutions, with 8,549,572 shares, showed 97.48% approval, while Public Non-Institutions maintained over 99% support for the appointments.
| Shareholder Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 54,967,825 | 54,967,715 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 8,549,572 | 3,297,568 | 97.48% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 16,965,403 | 57,956 | 99.20% |
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted in compliance with Regulation 30 and 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. CS Sanam Umbargikar of DSM & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the voting process, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence throughout the proceedings. The company also published advertisements in Financial Express and Loksatta newspapers on March 11, 2026, as required under regulatory guidelines.
Historical Stock Returns for Supriya Lifescience
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.19% | +4.14% | +5.42% | -11.70% | -10.34% | +63.12% |
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