ICICI Bank Shareholders Approve Appointment of Vijayalakshmi Iyer as Independent Director
ICICI Bank Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on February 25, 2026, with shareholders approving the appointment of Ms. Vijayalakshmi Iyer as Independent Director by 75.96% majority. The appointment is effective from December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030, conducted through remote e-voting in compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

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ICICI Bank Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process for the appointment of Ms. Vijayalakshmi Iyer (DIN: 05242960) as an Independent Director. The bank announced on February 25, 2026 that the special resolution was passed by shareholders with requisite majority through remote e-voting.
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The postal ballot witnessed significant shareholder participation, with the resolution receiving strong support from the banking community. The detailed voting results demonstrate clear approval for the directorial appointment.
| Voting Category | Members | Valid Votes Cast | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Favour | 8010 | 437,18,59,967 | 75.96% |
| Against | 1406 | 138,38,81,662 | 24.04% |
| Invalid/Abstain | 167 | 1,49,42,091 | - |
Appointment Details and Tenure
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Iyer's appointment as Independent Director is effective from December 1, 2025 and will continue up to May 31, 2030. The appointment was processed through a comprehensive postal ballot notice dated January 17, 2026, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance and Process
The postal ballot was conducted in strict adherence to Section 110 read with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, along with applicable rules and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The bank utilized KFin Technologies Limited's remote e-voting facility to enable shareholders to cast their votes electronically.
Key process parameters included:
- Cut-off Date: January 19, 2026 for determining eligible shareholders
- Voting Period: January 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) to February 25, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST)
- ADS Cut-off Date: January 30, 2026 for American Depository Shares holders
Scrutinizer's Certification
Alwyn D'Souza of Alwyn D'Souza & Co., Company Secretaries, served as the appointed Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer confirmed that votes were unblocked on February 25, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. IST in the presence of two independent witnesses, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
The bank has submitted the voting results in XBRL format as prescribed under Regulation 44 of SEBI regulations to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and other international exchanges including NYSE, SIX Swiss Exchange, Singapore Stock Exchange, and Japan Securities Dealers Association.
Historical Stock Returns for ICICI Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.13% | -0.50% | +4.25% | -2.50% | +14.95% | +118.45% |


































