Zeal Aqua shareholders approved the continuation of Mr. Shantilal Ishwarlal Patel as Whole-Time Director on August 28, 2026, despite his attainment of the age of 70 years. The resolution passed with overwhelming support, securing 99.99% of votes in favour.

The approval was secured via a Special Resolution at the company's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held through video conferencing and other audio-visual means. This decision aligns with Section 196(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, which allows directors to continue in office beyond the age limit with member consent.

Voting Results Breakdown

The voting results, scrutinized by Mr. Manish R. Patel, reveal strong backing from both promoter and public shareholders. A total of 40,458,807 votes were polled out of 126,066,000 shares held by shareholders as on the record date of August 21, 2026. This represents a turnout of approximately 32.09%.

Only 2,425 votes were cast against the resolution, all from public non-institutional shareholders via remote e-voting. No invalid votes were recorded across any category.

Key Resolution Details

Mr. Patel, a promoter associated with the company since its incorporation, brings extensive experience in aquaculture and seafood processing. The Board cited his knowledge and contribution to the company's affairs as key reasons for seeking his continued association.

Meeting Proceedings

Mr. Pradipkumar Ratilal Navik, Managing Director, chaired the meeting. Mrs. Anita Digbijay Paul, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, confirmed the presence of the requisite quorum. All directors, key managerial personnel, statutory auditors, and the scrutinizer were present.

The notice for the meeting was published in Financial Express (English) and Lok Mitra (Gujarati) on August 6, 2026. Shareholders utilized remote e-voting facilities provided by NSDL from August 25, 2026, at 9:00 am to August 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Voting facilities were also available during the meeting for those who had not voted remotely.

The EGM commenced at 4:00 pm and concluded shortly thereafter. The company committed to submitting the voting results and the scrutinizer’s report to stock exchanges within two working days, complying with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Zeal Aqua Limited has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors for September 5, 2026, to consider and approve the annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange about the upcoming gathering, which will also focus on drafting the notice for the 18th Annual General Meeting. The session aims to finalize logistical details for shareholder engagement.

Board Agenda Details

The directors will convene at the registered office in Surat, Gujarat. The primary objectives include approving the Directors Report and the Annual Report for FY26. The board will also determine the book closure date and the cut-off date for e-voting purposes.

Key agenda items include:

• Approval of the Directors Report for FY26
• Finalization of the Annual Report for FY26
• Drafting the notice for the 18th AGM, including venue and timing
• Decision on book closure and e-voting cut-off dates
• Any other business with the Chairman's permission

The intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Anita Digbijay Paul, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the communication dated August 27, 2026.