Unisem Agritech AGM voting results show 71% turnout, unanimous approvals
- Unisem Agritech shareholders approved all four resolutions at its 10th AGM on September 11, 2026
- Voting turnout was 70.99% for ordinary resolutions, with 100% approval across promoter and public categories
- Promoters held 8,033,800 shares and voted entirely in favour of financials and director re-appointment
- Special resolution for related-party transactions passed with 99.93% support after excluding 2.25 million invalid votes
- Four thousand votes against the related-party resolution came from public non-institutional investors

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Unisem Agritech Limited shareholders approved all four resolutions at its 10th Annual General Meeting held on September 11, 2026. The virtual meeting saw a total voting turnout of 70.99% across the first three ordinary resolutions, with promoters and the public voting unanimously in favour.
The company secretary confirmed that the requisite quorum was present with eight members participating via video conference or other audio-visual means. Remote e-voting had commenced on September 8, 2026, and closed on September 10, 2026, with additional voting available during the meeting. Mr. M V Bhat, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as the scrutinizer for the voting process.
Key Resolutions Passed
Shareholders approved the adoption of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The board also secured approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Dharanendra H Gouda as Whole-time Director.
| Resolution Type | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Adopt FY26 Audited Financial Statements | Approved |
| Ordinary | Re-appointment of Whole-time Director | Approved |
| Ordinary | Appointment of Secretarial Auditor (5 years) | Approved |
| Special | Authority for Related Party Transactions | Approved |
Voting Breakdown
The total number of shareholders on the record date was 281. Five promoter group members and three public members attended the meeting through video conferencing. No shareholders attended in person or through proxy.
For the first three ordinary resolutions (financials, director re-appointment, and secretarial auditor), 8,041,952 votes were polled out of 11,332,000 outstanding shares. All polled votes were cast in favour, resulting in a 100% approval rate. Promoters held 8,033,800 shares and voted all of them in favour. Public non-institutional holders voted 8,152 shares in favour. Public institutional holders did not vote.
Related Party Transaction Authority
The special resolution granting the board authority to enter into contracts with related parties under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, passed with 99.93% support. However, this resolution saw lower participation and some dissent from public non-institutional investors.
A total of 5,793,048 votes were polled for this resolution, representing 51.12% of outstanding shares. Notably, 2,248,904 votes cast by two related parties were declared invalid and excluded from the count. Among valid votes, 5,789,048 were in favour and 4,000 were against. The four thousand opposing votes came entirely from public non-institutional shareholders.
Governance Updates
The meeting appointed a secretarial auditor for a five-year period from FY27 to FY31. Shareholders also granted the board authority to enter into contracts or transactions with related parties under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Mr. H N Devakumar, Chairman, addressed the members regarding the company's performance in FY26. The scrutinizer’s report on voting results will be submitted to the stock exchange and uploaded on the company website and NSDL portal within the prescribed timeframe.
Historical Stock Returns for Unisem Agritech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | -3.82% | 0.0% | -15.69% | -20.81% | -20.81% |
How might the unanimous re-appointment of Mr. Dharanendra H Gouda influence Unisem Agritech's strategic direction and operational efficiency in the coming fiscal year?
What specific related party transactions is the board likely to pursue under the newly granted Section 188 authority, and how will they impact shareholder value?
Given the dissent from public non-institutional investors on the related party resolution, what measures will management take to address governance concerns and improve retail investor confidence?






























