Western Carriers (India) Ltd. Announces Postal Ballot Results for Independent Director Appointment
Western Carriers (India) Ltd. announced the successful completion of its postal ballot process for appointing Mr. Sunil Duggal as Non-Executive Independent Director. The appointment received overwhelming shareholder support with 99.99% approval from 79,172,152 votes polled out of 101,955,213 total shares. The company filed the results with stock exchanges under SEBI regulations, with the appointment effective for 5 years from February 13, 2026.

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Western Carriers (India) Ltd. has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders providing overwhelming support for the appointment of Mr. Sunil Duggal as Non-Executive Independent Director. The company announced the voting results on April 13, 2026, following the completion of the remote e-voting period.
Regulatory Filing and Compliance
The company submitted its voting results to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 and 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The postal ballot process was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, with the voting period commencing at 09:00 am IST on March 14, 2026, and concluding at 05:00 pm IST on April 12, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Date: | February 25, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | March 06, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders on Record: | 83,555 |
| E-voting Period: | March 14 - April 12, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | M/s. Sharma and Trivedi LLP |
| Event Number: | 138818 |
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The special resolution for Mr. Sunil Duggal's appointment received exceptional support from shareholders across all categories. The voting results demonstrate strong confidence in the proposed appointment, with 99.99% of valid votes cast in favor of the resolution.
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 74,281,140 | 74,280,140 | 99.99% | 74,280,140 | 0 | 100% |
| Public Institutions: | 4,861,943 | 4,845,270 | 99.66% | 4,845,270 | 0 | 100% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 22,812,130 | 46,742 | 0.20% | 39,193 | 7,549 | 83.85% |
| Total: | 101,955,213 | 79,172,152 | 77.65% | 79,164,603 | 7,549 | 99.99% |
Director Appointment Terms
Mr. Sunil Duggal (DIN: 07291685) has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of 5 consecutive years, effective from February 13, 2026, to February 12, 2031. The appointment was made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI Listing Regulations.
As part of his role, Mr. Duggal will be entitled to receive sitting fees as permitted under the Act and Listing Regulations, as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Scrutinizer Report and Process
The company appointed M/s. Sharma and Trivedi LLP, Company Secretaries, Mumbai (LLPIN: AAW-6850) as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair and transparent voting process. Vishwanath (ACS: 14521; CP: 25099), Designated Partner, prepared the scrutinizer's report confirming that the special resolution was passed with the requisite majority.
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been uploaded on the company's website at www.western-carriers.com and on NSDL's website at www.evoting.nsdl.com , ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
Historical Stock Returns for Western Carriers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.00% | +8.15% | +5.19% | -17.32% | +33.42% | -36.65% |
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