Vishnu Chemicals JMD Re-appointment Approved with 98.47% Shareholder Support
Vishnu Chemicals Limited shareholders approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ch. Siddartha as Joint Managing Director for a 5-year term from May 2, 2026 to May 1, 2031, with 98.47% voting in favour through postal ballot e-voting. The resolution was passed on April 22, 2026, with public institutions showing 100% support, while public non-institutions recorded mixed responses. The e-voting process was conducted by CDSL and scrutinized by L.D. Reddy & Co., Company Secretaries.

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Vishnu Chemicals Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot voting process for the re-appointment of Mr. Ch. Siddartha (DIN: 01250728) as Joint Managing Director. The company announced the completion of voting results under Regulation 44 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 on April 24, 2026, with the resolution deemed passed on April 22, 2026.
Resolution Details and Approval
The special resolution for Mr. Ch. Siddartha's re-appointment was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders through the postal ballot e-voting process. The resolution covers his appointment as Joint Managing Director for a further period of 5 years, effective from May 02, 2026 to May 01, 2031, along with payment of remuneration.
| Resolution Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Resolution Type | Special Resolution |
| Appointee | Mr. Ch. Siddartha (DIN: 01250728) |
| Position | Joint Managing Director |
| Term Period | 5 Years |
| Effective From | May 02, 2026 |
| Effective To | May 01, 2031 |
| Resolution Passed Date | April 22, 2026 |
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The postal ballot e-voting process demonstrated strong shareholder confidence in the re-appointment decision. Out of the total votes polled, 98.47% were cast in favour of the resolution, while only 1.53% voted against it.
| Voting Summary | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record Date | 31,294 |
| Record Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Total Votes in Favour | 1,166,453 (98.47%) |
| Total Votes Against | 18,036 (1.53%) |
| Total Members Voted | 99 |
| Invalid Votes | 3,368,671 |
Category-wise Voting Breakdown
The voting participation varied across different shareholder categories, with public institutions showing 100% support and public non-institutions recording mixed responses.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 46,585,619 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public - Institutions | 5,428,921 | 1,158,809 | 1,158,809 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public - Non Institutions | 15,300,744 | 25,680 | 7,644 | 18,036 | 29.77% |
| Total | 67,315,284 | 1,184,489 | 1,166,453 | 18,036 | 98.47% |
E-voting Process and Timeline
The company conducted the postal ballot through remote e-voting process in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations. Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) served as the service provider for the e-voting facility, ensuring a transparent and secure voting process.
| Process Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Date | March 11, 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement | March 24, 2026 at 09:00 AM IST |
| E-voting End Date | April 22, 2026 at 05:00 PM IST |
| Results Declaration | April 22, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date | March 20, 2026 |
Scrutinizer Report and Compliance
L. Dhananjay Reddy of L.D. Reddy & Co., Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer confirmed that the resolution was assented to by the requisite majority of shareholders through the postal ballot e-voting process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's website at www.vishnuchemicals.com and on CDSL's e-voting platform at www.evotingindia.com , maintaining transparency in the corporate governance process.
Invalid Votes Details
The invalid votes were recorded from the Public Institutions category, totaling 3,368,671 votes. No invalid votes were recorded from the Promoter and Promoter Group or Public - Non Institutions categories.
| Category | No. of Votes |
|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 0 |
| Public Institutions | 3,368,671 |
| Public - Non Institutions | 0 |
Historical Stock Returns for Vishnu Chemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.96% | -0.91% | +18.74% | +18.24% | +34.11% | +766.78% |
What strategic initiatives might Mr. Ch. Siddartha implement during his 5-year tenure to drive Vishnu Chemicals' growth in the evolving chemical industry landscape?
How could the notably low promoter group participation (0% voting) in this postal ballot impact future corporate governance decisions at Vishnu Chemicals?
What factors contributed to the significant disparity in support between institutional investors (100%) and non-institutional public shareholders (29.77%)?


































