Zuari Industries shareholders approve all 7 resolutions at 58th AGM
- All seven resolutions at Zuari Industries' 58th AGM passed with requisite majority
- Dividend declaration approved with 99.99% votes in favour
- Re-appointment of Saroj Kumar Poddar and Jyotsna Poddar as directors approved
- Total votes polled stood at 17,914,082 out of 29,781,184 outstanding shares

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Zuari Industries Limited shareholders voted in favour of all seven resolutions proposed at the company's 58th Annual General Meeting held on September 21, 2026. The meeting was conducted via video conferencing in compliance with Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
The primary agenda included the receipt, consideration, and adoption of the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Members also voted to declare a dividend on equity shares.
Voting Results Summary
The consolidated scrutinizer's report confirmed that all resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The total number of shareholders on the record date (September 14, 2026) stood at 29,807. A total of 17,914,082 votes were polled across all categories, representing approximately 60% of outstanding shares.
| Resolution | Description | Type | Votes In Favour (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adopt FY26 financial statements | Ordinary | 99.92% | Passed |
| 2 | Declare dividend on equity shares | Ordinary | 99.99% | Passed |
| 3 | Re-appoint Saroj Kumar Poddar | Ordinary | 98.28% | Passed |
| 4 | Re-appoint Jyotsna Poddar | Ordinary | 98.28% | Passed |
| 5 | Continuation of Saroj Kumar Poddar | Special | 98.28% | Passed |
| 6 | Continuation of Jyotsna Poddar | Special | 98.28% | Passed |
| 7 | Ratify cost auditor remuneration | Ordinary | 99.92% | Passed |
Governance and Director Appointments
Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar and Mrs. Jyotsna Poddar as directors liable to retire by rotation. Both individuals also received approval for their continuation as non-executive directors via special resolutions.
The board composition includes several independent directors overseeing key committees. Mr. Vijay Vyankatesh Paranjape serves as chairman of the Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, and Stakeholder's Relationship Committee. Mr. Athar Shahab chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
Meeting Proceedings
Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, Chairman of the Company, chaired the proceedings. The requisite quorum was present to commence the meeting. Key managerial personnel including Managing Director Mr. Athar Shahab, Executive Director Mr. Alok Saxena, and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jatin Jain attended the session.
Ms. Aditi Gupta, Company Secretary in Whole-time Practice, was appointed as the scrutinizer to oversee remote e-voting and voting during the meeting. Electronic remote e-voting was conducted from September 17, 2026, to September 20, 2026.
Other Resolutions
Members ratified the remuneration of the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27. The Chairman addressed members regarding the company's performance and operations before transacting business items. Queries raised by registered speaker shareholders were addressed by the Chairman and Managing Director.
The meeting concluded at 3:35 pm. Consolidated voting results and the scrutinizer's report are now available on the company website and stock exchanges.
Historical Stock Returns for Zuari Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.03% | -2.77% | +0.18% | +10.72% | -22.39% | 0.0% |
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