ABFRL Shareholders Approve Reappointment of Three Independent Directors Through Postal Ballot
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail successfully completed its postal ballot process for reappointing three independent directors - Mr. Arun Kumar Adhikari, Ms. Preeti Vyas, and Mr. Yogesh Chaudhary. The e-voting process conducted from February 9 to March 10, 2026, saw 69.93% shareholder participation with all resolutions receiving overwhelming approval ranging from 95.79% to 99.92%.

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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders overwhelmingly approving the reappointment of three independent directors. The company announced the voting results on March 11, 2026, following the completion of the e-voting process that concluded on March 10, 2026.
Postal Ballot Overview
The postal ballot notice dated February 5, 2026, sought shareholder approval for three special resolutions related to independent director reappointments. The voting process was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, with the platform remaining open from February 9, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) to March 10, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST).
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record Date: | 383988 |
| Record Date: | February 3, 2026 |
| Voting Period: | February 9 - March 10, 2026 |
| Total Shares Eligible: | 1216386432 |
| Total Votes Polled: | 850644443 |
| Voting Participation: | 69.93% |
Resolution Details and Results
All three resolutions were classified as special resolutions and received overwhelming support from shareholders across different categories.
Resolution 1: Mr. Arun Kumar Adhikari Reappointment
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 568911129 | 568911129 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 250324602 | 214547508 | 35777094 | 85.71% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 31408712 | 31389448 | 19264 | 99.94% |
| Total: | 850644443 | 814848085 | 35796358 | 95.79% |
Resolution 2: Ms. Preeti Vyas Reappointment
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 568911129 | 568911129 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 250324602 | 215594101 | 34730501 | 86.13% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 31408712 | 31389508 | 19204 | 99.94% |
| Total: | 850644443 | 815894738 | 34749705 | 95.91% |
Resolution 3: Mr. Yogesh Chaudhary Reappointment
| Category: | Votes Polled | In Favour | Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 568911129 | 568911129 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 250324602 | 249622707 | 701895 | 99.72% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 31408442 | 31389341 | 19101 | 99.94% |
| Total: | 850644173 | 849923177 | 720996 | 99.92% |
Directors Reappointed
The postal ballot confirmed the reappointment of three independent directors:
- Mr. Arun Kumar Adhikari (DIN: 00591057) - approved with 95.79% votes in favour
- Ms. Preeti Vyas (DIN: 02352395) - approved with 95.91% votes in favour
- Mr. Yogesh Chaudhary (DIN: 01040036) - approved with 99.92% votes in favour
Voting Process and Compliance
The company engaged MUFG Intime India Private Limited as the service provider for the remote e-voting process through their InstaVote platform. Mr. Dilip Bharadiya of Dilip Bharadiya & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the voting process, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The postal ballot notice was dispatched via email to 349058 members who had registered their email addresses with the company or its registrar. Additionally, the company published advertisements in Business Standard (English) and Navshakti (Marathi) newspapers on February 7, 2026, as required under regulatory provisions.
Regulatory Compliance
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The complete voting results and scrutinizer's report are available on the company's website at www.abfrl.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.03% | -6.37% | -15.41% | -30.49% | -28.61% | -22.22% |


































