UCAL confirms postal ballot dispatch for director re-appointments
UCAL Limited has dispatched the postal ballot notice electronically to members as of July 3, 2026, seeking approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Jayakar Krishnamurthy as Chairman and Managing Director and other directors. The resolutions include remuneration revisions and tenure extensions, with voting conducted exclusively via remote e-voting from July 15, 2026, to August 13, 2026.

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Ucal Limited has confirmed the dispatch of its postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of its Managing Director and other key directors. The company has completed the dispatch of the notice by electronic means only to members whose names appeared in the Register of Members as on July 3, 2026. The voting process will be conducted exclusively through remote e-voting from July 15, 2026, to August 13, 2026.
The Board of Directors has recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Jayakar Krishnamurthy as Chairman and Managing Director for a term of five years from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. His remuneration will be denominated in USD, comprising a basic salary of USD 13,750 per month, a special allowance of USD 13,750 per month, and a house rent allowance of USD 5,500 per month, among other perquisites. The Board also seeks approval for the continuance of his employment beyond the age of 70 years.
Shareholders are also requested to approve an increase in the managerial remuneration of Mr. Adithya Srivatsa Jayakar, Deputy Managing Director, effective from July 1, 2026. The revised remuneration includes a basic salary of ₹3,30,000 per month and allowances of ₹3,15,601 per month. Additionally, the re-appointment of Mr. Ram Ramamurthy as Whole-time Director for two years from September 4, 2026, to September 3, 2028, has been proposed, with a basic salary of ₹4,25,000 per month.
The notice includes resolutions for the re-appointment of Mr. Ramachandran Sundar as Non-Executive and Independent Director for a second term of five years from November 13, 2026, to November 12, 2031. Mr. Abhaya Shankar has been proposed for re-appointment as Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director for two years from November 14, 2026, to November 13, 2028, with a monthly remuneration of ₹2,00,000.
Director Profiles and Tenures
| Director Name | Role | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jayakar Krishnamurthy | Managing Director | September 1, 2026 | August 31, 2031 | 5 |
| Mr. Ram Ramamurthy | Whole-time Director | September 4, 2026 | September 3, 2028 | 2 |
| Mr. Ramachandran Sundar | Independent Director | November 13, 2026 | November 12, 2031 | 5 |
| Mr. Abhaya Shankar | Non-Executive Director | November 14, 2026 | November 13, 2028 | 2 |
Regulatory Disclosures
The postal ballot notice is issued pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Mr. P. Muthukumaran of M/s P Muthukumaran & Associates has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. The results of the postal ballot will be announced on or before August 17, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for UCAL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.53% | +0.05% | +3.42% | +2.32% | -20.78% | -24.45% |
How will the USD-denominated remuneration for the Managing Director impact the company's financials amidst currency volatility?
What strategic priorities does the Board aim to achieve by extending the leadership tenure of key directors for up to five years?
How might the significant increase in managerial remuneration for the Deputy Managing Director influence shareholder sentiment during the voting process?


































