Xpro India Limited Issues Official Postal Ballot Notice for Chairman Re-appointment
Xpro India Limited has officially issued postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for Sri Sidharth Kumar Birla's re-appointment as Chairman for March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2029, with proposed remuneration up to INR 3 crores annually. The e-voting process runs from April 3-May 2, 2026, with cut-off date March 27, 2026.

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Xpro India Limited has officially issued its postal ballot notice to shareholders seeking approval for the re-appointment of Sri Sidharth Kumar Birla as Chairman in whole-time employment. The company has completed sending the postal ballot notice through electronic means and published newspaper advertisements in "The Financial Express" (English) and "Aajkal" (Bengali) on April 3, 2026.
Re-appointment Details and Tenure
The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for Sri Sidharth Kumar Birla's re-appointment as Chairman for a period of three years, effective from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2029. His current term as Whole-time Director, which commenced on March 1, 2023, will expire on February 28, 2026. The Remuneration & Nomination Committee, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors have already approved this re-appointment at their respective meetings held on February 2, 2026 and February 4, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Position: | Chairman (Whole-time Director) |
| DIN: | 00004213 |
| Proposed Term: | March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2029 |
| Association Since: | September 10, 1998 (as Director) |
| Shareholding: | 1,52,812 (0.65%) Equity Shares |
Remuneration Structure
The proposed remuneration package offers two alternatives, with the company paying whichever is higher. The primary structure includes salary, commission not exceeding 2% of net profits, perquisites and other allowances, subject to an aggregate maximum of 5% of net profits calculated under Section 198 of the Companies Act, with an overall ceiling of INR 3 crores per annum.
In cases where the company has no profits or inadequate profits, minimum remuneration of INR 25.00 lakhs per month will be paid through salary, house rent allowance, special allowance and other benefits. Additional perquisites include gratuity at half a month's salary for each completed year of service and encashment of unavailed leave at tenure end.
E-voting Process and Timeline
The company has engaged MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) to provide e-voting facility to all members. The remote e-voting process will be conducted exclusively in electronic mode, with no physical postal ballot forms being distributed. The postal ballot notice has been sent via email to members whose names appear on the Register of Members as on the cut-off date of Friday, March 27, 2026.
| Timeline: | Details |
|---|---|
| E-voting Commencement: | Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9.00 A.M. (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion: | Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5.00 P.M. (IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| Results Announcement: | On or before Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | Sri Girish Bhatia (FCS 3295 & CP No.: 13792) |
Company Performance Overview
The explanatory statement provides a three-year financial performance overview, demonstrating the company's consistent profitability. The polymer business has shown stable revenue generation with maintained profit levels across the reviewed period.
| Year: | Profit (Rs. Crores) | Revenue (Rs. Crores) | Exports (Rs. Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25: | 43.81 | 535.28 | 14.20 |
| 2023-24: | 43.88 | 465.41 | 13.44 |
| 2022-23: | 45.36 | 510.97 | 17.46 |
Leadership Profile and Qualifications
Sri Sidharth Kumar Birla, aged approximately 68 years, brings 47 years of industry experience to the role. He holds a Science Honours Graduate degree and an MBA from IMEDE (now IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland. His educational background includes various management programs at Harvard Business School, including the Owner/President Management Program.
His current remuneration for the financial year 2024-25 and period April 2025-February 2026 includes salary of INR 12.50 lakhs per month and other perquisites of INR 1.75 lakhs per month. He serves as an Independent Director on Nestle India Limited and Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited, holding various committee positions.
Official Communication and Accessibility
The postal ballot notice is available on the company's website at www.xproindia.com , stock exchange websites (NSE and BSE), and MUFG Intime's platform at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in/ . Members who have not received the postal ballot notice can contact cosec@xproindia.com from their registered email ID. Results will be displayed at the company's registered office for at least three days following the announcement and communicated to both NSE and BSE.
Historical Stock Returns for Xpro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.28% | +2.37% | +10.09% | -9.68% | -13.45% | +2,002.88% |
What strategic initiatives might Sri Sidharth Kumar Birla implement during his new three-year term to improve Xpro India's declining export performance?
How could the proposed remuneration structure with a 5% profit ceiling impact Xpro India's future earnings distribution and dividend policy?
Will Xpro India's polymer business face increased competition or margin pressure given the relatively flat profit trends over the past three years?


































