Indraprastha Gas Shareholders Approve Reappointment of Independent Director Through Postal Ballot
Indraprastha Gas Limited shareholders approved the reappointment of Dr. Shyam Agrawal as Independent Director through postal ballot on February 19, 2026, with 82.00% votes in favour. The remote e-voting process conducted from January 20 to February 18, 2026, saw participation from 1379 voters representing 1163746587 valid votes, with promoter group showing 100% support while institutional investors demonstrated mixed response at 60.73% approval rate.

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Indraprastha Gas Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process on February 19, 2026, with shareholders decisively approving the reappointment of Dr. Shyam Agrawal as an Independent Director. The company, a joint venture of GAIL (India) Ltd., BPCL & Government of NCT of Delhi, declared the voting results following the scrutinizer's report under Regulation 44 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
Voting Results and Participation
The special resolution for Dr. Shyam Agrawal's reappointment (DIN: 03516372) received strong shareholder support, with 82.00% of votes cast in favour. The voting was conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, eliminating the need for physical polling or postal ballot papers.
| Voting Summary: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Valid Votes: | 1163746587 |
| Votes in Favour: | 954245725 (82.00%) |
| Votes Against: | 209500862 (18.00%) |
| Total Voters: | 1379 |
| Voters Supporting: | 1007 |
| Voters Opposing: | 372 |
Shareholder Category Breakdown
The voting pattern varied significantly across different shareholder categories, reflecting diverse institutional and retail investor perspectives on the reappointment.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Support % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 630000800 | 630000800 | 100.00% | 630000800 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 575646317 | 533395892 | 92.66% | 323928027 | 60.73% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 194354483 | 349895 | 0.18% | 316898 | 90.57% |
E-Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting process was conducted over a 29-day period, providing shareholders ample opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. The voting commenced on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST and concluded on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. IST.
| Process Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | January 09, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders on Record: | 354688 |
| E-Voting Platform: | Kfin Technologies Limited |
| Scrutinizer: | Agarwal S. & Associates |
| Declaration Date: | February 19, 2026 |
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. Agarwal S. & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries with Firm Registration No. P2003DE049100, served as the appointed scrutinizer to ensure fair and transparent voting.
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the electronic voting system provided by Kfin Technologies Limited maintained proper security protocols and generated accurate voting data. Two independent witnesses, Shweta Jain and Ravi Agrawal, verified the unblocking of votes after the conclusion of the e-voting period.
Corporate Governance Impact
The successful reappointment of Dr. Shyam Agrawal as Independent Director reinforces Indraprastha Gas Limited's commitment to maintaining strong corporate governance standards. The company has informed both BSE Ltd. (Security Code: 532514) and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Trading Symbol: IGL) about the voting results as required under regulatory obligations.
Historical Stock Returns for Indraprastha Gas
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.48% | -1.46% | -7.05% | -18.28% | -13.80% | -38.43% |

































