Yatra Online Completes Postal Ballot Process for Director Remuneration Approval
Yatra Online Limited successfully concluded its postal ballot process on April 23, 2026, securing overwhelming shareholder approval for Whole-Time Director Dhruv Shringi's remuneration package of INR 12,50,000 per month. The special resolution passed with 87.73% votes in favour out of 118,180,572 total votes polled, representing 75.31% participation from eligible shareholders.

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Yatra Online Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on April 23, 2026, securing shareholder approval for the remuneration package of Whole-Time Director Dhruv Shringi. The company disclosed the official results through regulatory filings submitted to stock exchanges on April 24, 2026, confirming strong shareholder support for the special resolution.
Voting Results and Participation
The postal ballot witnessed significant participation from shareholders across different categories. Out of 48,518 total shareholders as on the record date of March 18, 2026, the voting process attracted substantial engagement through the remote e-voting platform managed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Favour % | Against % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 98,316,858 | 98,316,858 | 100.00 | 98,316,858 | 0 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Public Institutions | 23,688,160 | 19,786,753 | 83.53 | 5,306,327 | 14,480,426 | 26.82 | 73.18 |
| Public Non-Institutions | 34,911,175 | 76,961 | 0.22 | 64,042 | 12,919 | 83.21 | 16.79 |
| Total | 156,916,193 | 118,180,572 | 75.31 | 103,687,227 | 14,493,345 | 87.73 | 12.27 |
The resolution was passed with 87.73% of votes in favour, representing 103,687,227 votes out of 118,180,572 total votes polled, meeting the requisite majority for a special resolution.
Approved Remuneration Package
Shareholders approved the comprehensive remuneration structure for Dhruv Shringi (DIN: 00334986) for the period from April 01, 2026 to December 07, 2026. The package includes multiple components designed to align executive compensation with company performance and industry standards.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Monthly Remuneration | INR 12,50,000 |
| Gratuity & Insurance | As per company rules |
| ESOP/RSUs/PSUs | Valued per Income Tax provisions |
| Provident Fund | As per company rules |
| Company Car | Provided |
| Leave Encashment | As per company rules |
| Board Meeting Fees | Not applicable |
Regulatory Process and Timeline
The company conducted the postal ballot entirely through remote e-voting, following regulatory guidelines and MCA circulars. The Board of Directors approved the proposal through circular resolution on March 16, 2026, with the postal ballot notice dispatched on March 23, 2026.
| Process Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Board Approval | March 16, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch | March 23, 2026 |
| Newspaper Publication | March 24, 2026 |
| E-voting Period | March 25 - April 23, 2026 |
| Results Declaration | April 24, 2026 |
The e-voting period remained open from March 25, 2026 at 09:00 AM to April 23, 2026 at 05:00 PM on NSDL's designated platform. Newspaper advertisements were published on March 24, 2026 in Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Hindi) to inform shareholders.
Scrutinizer's Oversight and Compliance
Shashikant Tiwari, Partner of Chandrasekaran Associates, served as the appointed scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer's report confirmed the fair and transparent conduct of the voting process, with votes being unblocked on April 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM in the presence of independent witnesses Indu Bhardwaj and Mansi Saxena.
The resolution grants the Board authority to vary, alter, and modify the terms and conditions of appointment including remuneration structure within the approved limits. This flexibility allows the company to adapt compensation arrangements based on performance and changing business requirements while maintaining shareholder oversight. The voting results and scrutinizer's report are available on the company's website and NSDL's e-voting portal for transparency.
Will the significant opposition from public institutions (73.18% against) impact Yatra Online's future institutional investor relations and fundraising efforts?
How might the Board utilize the approved flexibility to modify Dhruv Shringi's compensation structure based on company performance metrics in the coming quarters?
Could the low participation rate from public non-institutional shareholders (0.22%) signal broader engagement issues that may affect future corporate governance decisions?

































