Western Carriers (India) Ltd. has issued a postal ballot notice to shareholders seeking approval for the appointment of Mr. Sunil Duggal as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The company has published newspaper advertisements regarding the postal ballot and remote e-voting information as required under SEBI regulations.

Regulatory Compliance and Advertisement Disclosure

Pursuant to Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published newspaper advertisements on March 14, 2026, in the following publications:

The company has notified BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about the newspaper advertisement disclosure, with scrip code 544258 and ISIN INE0CJF01024.

Postal Ballot Details

The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for a special resolution regarding Mr. Sunil Duggal's appointment. The company has established specific timelines and procedures for the voting process.

The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) as the agency to provide e-voting facility. Sharma and Trivedi LLP has been appointed as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair and transparent voting process.

Director Appointment Proposal

The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Sunil Duggal (DIN: 07291685) as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from February 13, 2026. The proposed appointment is for a term of five years, from February 13, 2026, to February 12, 2031.

Voting Process and Compliance

In compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars, the notice is being sent only through electronic mode to members whose email addresses are registered with the company, Registrar and Transfer Agent, or depositories. Physical copies of the postal ballot form are not being dispatched.

The voting process will be conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, with no physical postal ballot forms. Members can access the voting platform through NSDL's website at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The resolution, if approved by the requisite majority, will be deemed to have been passed on April 12, 2026.

Board Recommendation

The Board of Directors has recommended the special resolution for approval, citing Mr. Duggal's qualifications and experience in areas crucial to the company's operations. The appointment is expected to strengthen corporate governance standards and bring valuable expertise in strategic growth, operational transformation, and risk management to the Board.

Western carriers (India) Ltd has announced the completion of Mr. Bipradas Bhattacharjee's tenure as Independent Director, marking the end of his five-year term with the company. The announcement was made to stock exchanges in compliance with regulatory requirements under SEBI listing obligations.

Director Tenure Details

Mr. Bipradas Bhattacharjee (DIN: 07450712) completed his term as Independent Director on February 25, 2026, after serving for five years. He was re-appointed by company members for this tenure period, which commenced on February 26, 2021.

Regulatory Compliance

The company filed the intimation pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was made in accordance with multiple SEBI circulars, including SEBI/HO/CFD/CFDPoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, and SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.

Company Communication

The formal communication was signed by Sapna Kochar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (ICSI Mem. No.: A56298), and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on February 26, 2026. The company is headquartered at 206, Central Plaza, 2/6, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-700 020.

Corporate Governance Impact

Following the completion of his tenure, Mr. Bhattacharjee ceased to be a Director of the company with effect from February 26, 2026. The transition represents a natural conclusion of his independent directorship term as per the company's governance framework and regulatory compliance requirements.