Swiggy Seeks Shareholder Approval for AoA Amendments and Director Appointment
Swiggy Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for amendments to its Articles of Association and the appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto as Non-Executive Nominee Director. The remote e-voting period runs from April 21 to May 20, 2026. Key amendments include deleting board nomination rights of Accel Entities (holding 2.77%), SoftBank, and Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul, while adding nomination rights for Sriharsha Majety to nominate senior management members and Phani Kishan Addepalli to nominate himself. The governance changes follow the April 10, 2026 board meeting that approved leadership restructuring including appointments of Phani Kishan Addepalli and Rahul Bothra as Executive Directors effective June 1, 2026.

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Swiggy Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for significant amendments to its Articles of Association and the appointment of a new nominee director. The remote e-voting period commences on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST, with results to be announced on or before May 22, 2026.
Articles of Association Amendments
The proposed amendments involve restructuring board nomination rights to reflect current shareholding patterns and governance requirements. The special resolution seeks approval for the following changes:
| Change Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Deletion | Article 103B - Accel Entities' nomination right (holding 2.77% as of December 31, 2025) |
| Deletion | Article 103C - SoftBank's nomination right |
| Deletion | Article 103E(ii) - Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul's self-nomination right |
| Addition | Sriharsha Majety's right to nominate one senior management member to the Board |
| Addition | Phani Kishan Addepalli's right to nominate himself to the Board |
| Definition Update | Replace "Nandan's Affiliate" with "Phani's Affiliate" in Article 3 |
Director Appointment Resolution
The ordinary resolution seeks shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto (DIN: 03118947) as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Nominee Director, liable to retire by rotation. He was appointed as an Additional Director effective April 11, 2026, replacing Mr. Roger Clark Rabalais as the nominee of MIH India Food Holdings B.V. (Prosus).
| Director Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Renan De Castro Alves Pinto |
| DIN | 03118947 |
| Position | Non-Executive, Non-Independent Nominee Director |
| Nominee of | MIH India Food Holdings B.V. (Prosus) |
| Remuneration | Not entitled to any remuneration or sitting fees |
| Experience | 20+ years in corporate finance and technology; currently Group CFO of Despegar |
Governance Framework
The proposed amendments are limited to board nomination rights and do not grant any special voting rights, veto powers, or perpetual board seats. The board composition, including committee structures, will continue to be determined in accordance with SEBI Listing Regulations and applicable laws. The amendments delete legacy nomination rights that have ceased to be operative or have been contractually surrendered.
E-Voting Process
The postal ballot notice is being sent through electronic mode only to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories as of the cut-off date of April 10, 2026. Members can cast votes through NSDL's e-voting facility during the specified period. The scrutinizer, Mr. Pramod S. M. or Mr. Biswajit Ghosh of M/s BMP & Co. LLP, will oversee the voting process.
Leadership Context
The governance changes follow the April 10, 2026 board meeting that approved resignations of two directors and appointments of three new directors. Phani Kishan Addepalli (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer) and Rahul Bothra (Group Chief Financial Officer) were appointed as Executive Directors effective June 1, 2026, for five-year terms. These leadership appointments, combined with the AoA amendments, reflect Swiggy's strategic governance restructuring.
Historical Stock Returns for Swiggy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.36% | +3.77% | +4.16% | -30.12% | -14.69% | -38.49% |
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