Zenith Exports Appoints Two Directors with 99.99% Votes
Zenith Exports Limited has secured shareholder approval for the appointment of two Non-Executive Independent Directors, Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mrs. Rasna Goyal, via a postal ballot process that concluded on May 17, 2026. The resolutions were passed with an overwhelming majority of 99.9993% votes in favour, with total votes cast reaching 33,75,418. The Scrutinizer's Report confirmed the fair conduct of the remote e-voting, which saw 100% participation from the Promoter Group.

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Zenith Exports Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the appointment of two Non-Executive Independent Directors through special resolutions. Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted the voting results along with the Consolidated Scrutinizer's Report to the stock exchanges on May 19, 2026. The remote e-voting process was conducted exclusively via the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) platform and concluded on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (IST). The Scrutinizer's Report was prepared by Vivek Mishra (FCS No. 8540 & CP 17218), Partner of M/s. M & A Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Kolkata, and countersigned by Anita Kumari Gupta, Company Secretary of Zenith Exports Limited.
Postal Ballot Process and Timeline
The Postal Ballot Notice, dated April 8, 2026, was dispatched electronically to all registered shareholders on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The remote e-voting window opened on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (IST) and remained open through Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (IST). Shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of Friday, April 10, 2026, were eligible to participate in the voting process. The Postal Ballot Notice was simultaneously submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Ltd., and posted on the company's website.
Director Appointments and Tenure
The Board, at its meeting held on April 08, 2026, approved both appointments based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The key details of each appointment are as follows:
| Parameter: | Mrs. Priyanka Poddar | Mrs. Rasna Goyal |
|---|---|---|
| DIN: | 10481007 | 03383291 |
| Category: | Non-Executive Independent Director | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Effective Date: | March 06, 2026 | March 23, 2026 |
| Term End Date: | March 05, 2031 | March 22, 2031 |
| Term: | 5 consecutive years | 5 consecutive years |
| Age: | About 41 years | About 41 years |
Mrs. Priyanka Poddar is a qualified company secretary and board director with experience in leading organizations, with strong knowledge of governing bylaws and company procedures. Mrs. Rasna Goyal has been associated with multiple groups including Shree Gopal Group, NSI India Ltd. Group, Future Consumer Group, and others, and handles secretarial, company law, and related matters for 50+ companies. Both directors are not related to any of the Promoters, Members of the Promoter Group, or Directors of the Company, and neither is debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
Resolutions Passed with Overwhelming Majority
Both special resolutions — for the appointment of Mrs. Priyanka Poddar (DIN: 10481007) and Mrs. Rasna Goyal (DIN: 03383291) as Independent Directors — were passed with the requisite votes. The consolidated voting results for both resolutions were identical, as summarised below:
| Metric: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Votes Cast: | 33,75,418 |
| Votes in Favour: | 33,75,396 |
| % Votes in Favour: | 99.9993% |
| Votes Against: | 22 |
| % Votes Against: | 0.0007% |
| Invalid Votes: | 0 |
Category-wise Voting Breakdown
The voting participation across shareholder categories was consistent for both resolutions. The detailed breakdown is presented below:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled on Outstanding Shares | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour on Votes Polled | % Against on Votes Polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 2457556 | 2457556 | 100.0000 | 2457556 | 0 | 100.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public Institutions: | 0 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public Non Institutions: | 2938694 | 917862 | 31.2337 | 917840 | 22 | 99.9976 | 0.0024 |
| Total: | 5396250 | 3375418 | 62.5512 | 3375396 | 22 | 99.9993 | 0.0007 |
The Promoter and Promoter Group cast 100.0000% of their eligible votes in favour of both resolutions, while the Public Non Institutions category recorded a participation rate of 31.2337% of their outstanding shares, with 99.9976% of polled votes in favour. No votes were cast by Public Institutions for either resolution.
Scrutinizer's Findings
The votes cast through remote e-voting were unblocked in the presence of two witnesses — Ms. Sweta Seth and Ms. Reshma Shaw, both of Kolkata — who are not in the employment of the company. The Scrutinizer confirmed that the voting process was conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The report was signed on May 18, 2026, in Kolkata. Based on the results, the Scrutinizer confirmed that both Item No. 1 and Item No. 2 of the Postal Ballot Notice were passed with the requisite votes, completing the regulatory disclosure requirements under Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Zenith Exports
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.21% | +0.54% | -5.06% | -13.11% | -19.19% | +96.12% |
How might the addition of Mrs. Priyanka Poddar and Mrs. Rasna Goyal's combined expertise in company law and secretarial matters influence Zenith Exports' corporate governance strategy over their 5-year tenure?
Given the notably low public institutional participation (0%) in the voting process, what steps might Zenith Exports take to attract institutional investors and improve overall shareholder engagement?
With both independent directors' terms expiring in 2031, how could their board contributions shape Zenith Exports' long-term business expansion and compliance framework in the export sector?


































