Swiggy Shareholders Reject AoA Alteration; Director Appointment Passed in Postal Ballot
Swiggy Limited's postal ballot, concluded on May 20, 2026, saw shareholders reject the alteration of the Articles of Association with only 72.36% votes in favour, falling short of the required threshold by 2.65%. The appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Nominee Director was passed with 98.98% approval. As a result, proposed appointments of Additional (Executive, Non-Independent) Directors will not take effect on June 01, 2026, with board changes limited to Pinto's appointment effective April 11, 2026.

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Swiggy Limited has disclosed the results of its postal ballot voting process, which concluded on May 20, 2026. The company sought shareholder approval for two key resolutions via remote e-voting, which commenced on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (IST). The voting results were scrutinized by Biswajit Ghosh, Designated Partner of M/s. BMP & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries. The Scrutinizer's Report is dated May 21, 2026. The remote e-voting services were provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), and the total number of shareholders on the record date of April 10, 2026, was 543,315.
Voting Outcomes
The first resolution, which sought approval for the alteration of the Articles of Association of the Company, was not passed. It received 72.36% of votes in favour, falling short of the required threshold by 2.65%. A total of 2,24,82,94,581 votes were polled, representing 81.45% of the total outstanding shares. Conversely, the second resolution regarding the appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto (DIN: 03118947) as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Nominee Director, liable to retire by rotation, was duly passed. This resolution secured 98.98% of the votes in favour, with 2,22,53,44,930 shares voting for the appointment.
Resolution Voting Details
The following table summarizes the overall voting results for the resolutions put to the postal ballot:
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration of Articles of Association | 1,62,67,63,011 | 62,15,31,570 | 72.36 | 27.64 | Not Passed |
| Appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto | 2,22,53,44,930 | 2,28,93,576 | 98.98 | 1.02 | Passed |
Category-wise Voting: Resolution 1 – Alteration of Articles of Association
The category-wise breakdown for Resolution 1 is as follows:
| Category | Votes Polled | % Polled on Outstanding Shares | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Institutions | 1,03,57,93,533 | 93.34 | 42,31,67,390 | 61,26,26,143 | 40.85 | 59.15 |
| Public Non-Institutions | 1,21,25,01,048 | 73.46 | 1,20,35,95,621 | 89,05,427 | 99.27 | 0.73 |
| Total | 2,24,82,94,581 | 81.45 | 1,62,67,63,011 | 62,15,31,570 | 72.36 | 27.64 |
For Resolution 1, 1,198 members voted in favour and 666 members voted against. Additionally, 13 members abstained, representing 1,47,10,425 shares.
Category-wise Voting: Resolution 2 – Appointment of Director
The category-wise breakdown for Resolution 2 is as follows:
| Category | Votes Polled | % Polled on Outstanding Shares | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Institutions | 1,03,57,38,151 | 93.34 | 1,01,28,83,124 | 2,28,55,027 | 97.79 | 2.21 |
| Public Non-Institutions | 1,21,25,00,355 | 73.46 | 1,21,24,61,806 | 38,549 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 2,24,82,38,506 | 81.45 | 2,22,53,44,930 | 2,28,93,576 | 98.98 | 1.02 |
For Resolution 2, 1,678 members voted in favour and 183 members voted against. Additionally, 20 members abstained, representing 2,53,74,874 shares.
Impact on Board Composition
The failure of the resolution to alter the Articles of Association has direct consequences for the company's board structure. The proposed appointments of Additional (Executive, Non-Independent) Directors, which were contingent upon this alteration, will not take effect on June 01, 2026. Consequently, the change in board composition is limited to the appointment of Mr. Renan De Castro Alves Pinto as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Nominee Director, effective from April 11, 2026. The voting results along with the Scrutinizer's Report are available on the company's website at https://www.swiggy.com/corporate/ .
Historical Stock Returns for Swiggy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.32% | -2.63% | -11.93% | -35.15% | -20.35% | -45.19% |
Will Swiggy reintroduce the Articles of Association alteration resolution with modifications to address institutional investor concerns, and what timeline might the company target for a fresh postal ballot?
How might the blocking of the proposed executive director appointments impact Swiggy's operational leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities in the near term?
What specific governance or structural changes were embedded in the failed Articles of Association amendment, and could their absence affect Swiggy's competitive positioning against rivals like Zomato?


































