Zaggle Publishes Postal Ballot Notice in Newspapers for CEO Re-appointment
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited has published its postal ballot notice in newspapers as required under SEBI regulations, seeking shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Managing Director and CEO Avinash Ramesh Godkhindi. The e-voting process runs from April 05 to May 04, 2026, with results to be declared by May 06, 2026.

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Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited has issued a postal ballot notice dated April 04, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for the re-appointment of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited as the Registrar and Transfer Agent to facilitate the electronic voting process.
Newspaper Publication Compliance
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published its postal ballot notice in newspapers on March 05, 2026. The advertisement appeared in Financial Express (English) and Prajasakti (Telugu), providing voting information to shareholders.
| Publication Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| English Newspaper: | Financial Express |
| Regional Newspaper: | Prajasakti (Telugu) |
| Publication Date: | March 05, 2026 |
| Regulation: | SEBI LODR Regulation 30 |
E-voting Schedule and Process
The remote electronic voting will be conducted exclusively through the e-voting platform provided by KFin Technologies Limited. The voting schedule has been structured as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| E-voting Commencement: | April 05, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion: | May 04, 2026 at 05:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | March 27, 2026 |
| Results Declaration: | On or before May 06, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. S Sarweswara Reddy (FCS: F12619, COP No.: 7478) |
Shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date and have registered email addresses will be eligible to participate in the voting process. The company has appointed Mr. S Sarweswara Reddy from M/s. S. S. Reddy and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Hyderabad, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot.
CEO Re-appointment Details
The special business item seeks approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Avinash Ramesh Godkhindi (DIN: 05250791) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of 2 years commencing from May 07, 2026, until May 06, 2028. Mr. Godkhindi has been serving on the Board since May 07, 2012 and holds a Masters' Degree in Business Administration from Booth School of Business, University of Chicago.
Recent Achievements
Mr. Godkhindi has received several notable recognitions:
- "ET India's Impactful CEO Award 2025" in the Soonicorn Category by Economic Times on December 18, 2025
- "CEO of the Year Award" at the ET Now Business Leader of the Year Awards on February 16, 2026
- "India's Most Influential CEO Award" at the NSE India Think Tank Summit & Awards 2026 on January 20, 2026
Proposed Remuneration Structure
The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has proposed the following compensation package:
| Component: | Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary: | Rs. 75,00,000/- |
| Flexi Benefit Component: | Rs. 10,09,000/- |
| Special Allowance: | Rs. 22,28,463/- |
| Variable Pay: | Rs. 30,00,000/- |
| Housing Allowance: | Rs. 37,50,000/- |
| Insurance: | As per company rules |
| Provident Fund: | As per company and fund rules |
| Gratuity: | As per company and fund rules |
The variable pay component will be determined annually based on employee performance, department performance, and overall company performance. Additional benefits include gift allowances and Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) paid annually.
Shareholding and Board Participation
Mr. Godkhindi currently holds 76,75,379 equity shares of face value Rs. 1/- each in the company. During the financial year 2025-26, he attended 8 Board meetings and drew remuneration of Rs. 1,10,35,232/- as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He also serves as a director on several other boards including Span Across IT Solutions Private Limited, Mobileware Technologies Private Limited, and Zaggle Payments IFSC Limited.
Voting Instructions and Contact Information
Shareholders can access the e-voting facility at https://evoting.kfintech.com using their registered credentials. The company has made arrangements for shareholders to register their email addresses through the Registrar and Transfer Agent. For technical assistance, shareholders can contact KFin Technologies Limited at their toll-free number 1800-309-4001 or email Einward.ris@kfintech.com .
The postal ballot notice and related documents are available on the company's website at www.zaggle.in and on the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited where the company's equity shares are listed.
What strategic initiatives might Zaggle pursue under Godkhindi's extended leadership to justify the proposed 37% increase in total compensation?
How could the outcome of this postal ballot influence investor confidence and Zaggle's stock performance in the fintech sector?
Will Zaggle's expansion plans into new payment solutions or geographic markets accelerate during the proposed 2-year term?

































