Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Announces Successful Postal Ballot Results with All Four Resolutions Passed
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on January 31st, 2026, with all four special resolutions passed through remote e-voting. The resolutions included appointment of Dr. Purvi Mehta Bhatt as Independent Woman Director and re-appointments of three Independent Directors, all receiving overwhelming shareholder support with approval rates ranging from 99.29% to 99.99%. The voting process achieved 64.65% participation from total outstanding shares.

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Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with all four special resolutions receiving overwhelming shareholder approval. The company announced the results on January 31st, 2026, following the completion of remote e-voting that concluded on January 29th, 2026.
Postal Ballot Process Overview
The postal ballot was conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, with KFin Technologies Limited serving as the service provider and registrar. The voting period commenced on December 31st, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluded on January 29th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders was Friday, December 26th, 2025.
Ashish Garg, Designated Partner of GDR & Partners LLP, Company Secretaries, acted as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer's report was submitted to the Chairman, and results were declared on January 31st, 2026.
Resolution Results Summary
All four special resolutions achieved remarkable success with strong shareholder support:
| Resolution | Description | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution 1 | Appointment of Dr. Purvi Mehta Bhatt as Independent Woman Director | 81611505 | 1208 | 99.9985% |
| Resolution 2 | Re-appointment of Mr. Sanjay Gupta as Independent Director | 81591611 | 21102 | 99.9741% |
| Resolution 3 | Re-appointment of Mr. Sitaram Kunte as Independent Director | 81029784 | 582938 | 99.2857% |
| Resolution 4 | Re-appointment of Mr. Terje Bakken as Independent Director | 81591790 | 20932 | 99.9744% |
Shareholder Participation Details
The postal ballot witnessed significant participation from shareholders across all categories. The total number of shareholders on record date was 204378, with 126237825 total shares eligible for voting. Across all resolutions, 81612713 to 81612722 votes were polled, representing 64.65% of the total outstanding shares.
Category-wise Voting Pattern
Promoter and Promoter Group: Demonstrated unanimous support across all resolutions with 57598775 votes in favour and zero votes against, representing 99.9917% participation from their total holding of 57603547 shares.
Public Institutions: Showed strong participation with 23939361 votes polled from their total holding of 29954738 shares, representing 79.9184% participation. Their support varied across resolutions, with the highest support for Dr. Purvi Mehta Bhatt's appointment.
Public Non-Institutions: Participated with 74577 to 74586 votes from their total holding of 38679540 shares, representing 0.1928% participation.
Board Composition Enhancement
The successful passage of these resolutions strengthens the company's board composition with the appointment of Dr. Purvi Mehta Bhatt (DIN: 01596457) as an Independent Woman Director. Additionally, the re-appointments of Mr. Sanjay Gupta (DIN: 05281731), Mr. Sitaram Kunte (DIN: 02670899), and Mr. Terje Bakken (DIN: 10044096) as Independent Directors ensure continuity in board leadership.
Compliance and Documentation
The postal ballot process was conducted in compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The scrutinizer's report and voting results have been made available on the company's website and KFin Technologies Limited's website for shareholder reference.
The company has submitted the complete voting results to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, fulfilling all regulatory disclosure requirements under the listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.27% | -10.69% | -14.60% | -34.32% | -18.57% | +578.10% |


































