Suyog Gurbaxani Funicular Ropeways seeks postal ballot approval for director re-appointment and promoter re-classification
Suyog Gurbaxani Funicular Ropeways Limited has announced a postal ballot process to secure shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Mrs. Manisha Shelar as an Independent Woman Director for a term of three years and the re-classification of Mr. Somnath Lature from the Promoter Group to the Public category. The re-classification involves 71,250 equity shares and is subject to regulatory compliance. Remote e-voting is open from July 03, 2026, to August 01, 2026, with June 26, 2026, as the cut-off date.

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Suyog Gurbaxani Funicular Ropeways has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Mrs. Manisha Shelar as an Independent Woman Director and the re-classification of Mr. Somnath Lature from the Promoter Group to the Public category. The resolutions will be decided through remote e-voting, which commences on July 03, 2026, and concludes on August 01, 2026. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) as the agency facilitating the e-voting process.
Mrs. Manisha Shelar, whose first term ends on September 03, 2026, has been recommended for a second term of three years effective from September 04, 2026, to September 03, 2029. The Board approved the re-appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mrs. Shelar holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in VLSI Design and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Jawahar Education Society's Institute of Technology, Management & Research, Nashik, and is pursuing a Ph.D. at Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune.
The company also proposes to re-classify Mr. Somnath Lature, who holds 71,250 equity shares representing 0.29% of the shareholding, from the Promoter Group to the Public category. This re-classification is subject to the approval of shareholders via an Ordinary Resolution and has received a No Objection Letter from BSE Limited. Mr. Lature has confirmed compliance with the conditions specified in Regulation 31A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, including not exercising control over the company's affairs and not holding more than 10% of the total voting rights.
Key Details of Resolutions
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Re-appointment Resolution | Special Resolution |
| Re-classification Resolution | Ordinary Resolution |
| E-voting Start Date | July 03, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. |
| E-voting End Date | August 01, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Cut-off Date | June 26, 2026 |
Mrs. Manisha Shelar is not related to any directors of the company and has not been convicted of any offence related to the promotion, formation, or management of any company or LLP in the last five years. She is a member of the Audit, Stakeholder Relationship, and Nomination and Remuneration Committees. The re-appointment and re-classification were disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Suyog Gurbaxani Funicular Ropeways
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | -2.56% | 0.0% | -19.87% | -25.98% | +110.64% |
How will the re-classification of Mr. Lature from Promoter to Public impact the company's free float and potential eligibility for index inclusion?
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