Allcargo Logistics Shareholders Approve Ketan Kulkarni as MD & CEO with 96.05% Majority
Allcargo Logistics Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process with shareholders approving Ketan Kulkarni's appointment as Managing Director and CEO with 96.05% majority votes. The voting concluded on January 7, 2026, with 74% participation from outstanding shares, demonstrating strong confidence in the company's leadership transition.

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Allcargo Logistics Limited , India's largest integrated logistics services provider, has successfully concluded its postal ballot process with shareholders approving key leadership appointments. The company announced the results on January 8, 2026, following the completion of remote e-voting that concluded on January 7, 2026.
Postal Ballot Results
The shareholders approved two critical resolutions through the postal ballot process conducted via remote e-voting:
| Resolution | Type | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director Appointment | Ordinary Resolution | 72,59,82,878 | 12,99,326 | 99.82% |
| MD & CEO Appointment | Ordinary Resolution | 69,85,74,851 | 2,87,06,523 | 96.05% |
The resolutions were deemed passed on January 7, 2026, the last date specified for receipt of votes through the remote e-voting process. A total of 727.28 million votes were polled, representing 74.00% of the outstanding shares.
Leadership Appointment Details
Mr. Ketan Nishikant Kulkarni (DIN: 10735941) has been formally appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030. The appointment was initially made as Additional Director effective November 1, 2025, and has now received shareholder approval.
Detailed Voting Analysis
The postal ballot saw significant participation across different shareholder categories:
| Shareholder Category | Shares Held (Million) | Votes Polled (Million) | Participation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group | 621.95 | 621.18 | 99.88% |
| Public Institutions | 114.40 | 102.58 | 89.67% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 246.43 | 3.51 | 1.43% |
For the MD & CEO appointment resolution, institutional investors showed mixed support with 73.93 million votes in favor and 28.66 million votes against, representing a 72.07% approval rate from this category.
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot was conducted in compliance with Section 110 read with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulations 30 and 44 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. Dhrumil M. Shah of Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP served as the scrutinizer for the voting process.
Corporate Restructuring Context
As part of ongoing corporate restructuring, Allcargo Gati Limited has been amalgamated with Allcargo Logistics Limited effective November 1, 2025. The company has also appointed Mr. Deepak Jagdish Pareek as Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Shekhar R. Singh as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
Market Position
The strong shareholder support for new leadership demonstrates confidence in Allcargo Logistics' strategic direction. The formal approval of Mr. Kulkarni's appointment provides stability as the company works to maintain its position as India's largest integrated logistics services provider while addressing operational challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for Allcargo Logistics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.51% | +9.07% | -14.86% | +4.24% | -26.17% | +35.37% |
















































