Gillette India Shareholders Approve Appointment of Rohini Venkateswaran as Whole-time Director
Gillette India Limited completed its postal ballot process on January 12, 2026, with shareholders approving Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran's appointment as Whole-time Director by 96.36% majority. The e-voting process conducted through NSDL from December 12, 2025, to January 10, 2026, saw participation from 521 members representing 2,85,28,764 equity shares. The five-year appointment is effective from October 31, 2025, demonstrating strong shareholder confidence in the company's leadership decisions.

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Gillette India Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the appointment of Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran as Whole-time Director on January 12, 2026. The resolution received overwhelming support from shareholders, demonstrating strong confidence in the company's leadership decisions.
Voting Results and Participation
The postal ballot process witnessed significant shareholder participation, with comprehensive voting across different categories:
| Voting Category | Shares Voted | In Favor | Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 2,44,37,803 | 2,44,37,803 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 40,70,073 | 30,33,821 | 10,36,252 | 74.54% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 20,888 | 20,004 | 884 | 95.77% |
| Total | 2,85,28,764 | 2,74,91,628 | 10,37,136 | 96.36% |
The resolution secured approval with 96.36% of valid votes cast in favor, representing 2,74,91,628 equity shares, while 10,37,136 shares voted against the proposal. A total of 521 members participated in the voting process.
Director Appointment Details
Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran, bearing Director Identification Number 11361794, has been appointed as Whole-time Director for a five-year term effective October 31, 2025. The appointment follows all regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI regulations.
| Appointment Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name | Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran |
| DIN | 11361794 |
| Position | Whole-time Director |
| Term Duration | Five years |
| Effective Date | October 31, 2025 |
Postal Ballot Process Framework
The company conducted the postal ballot process in strict compliance with regulatory requirements. The Board of Directors engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide e-voting facilities to all eligible members. The process was overseen by appointed scrutinizer Mr. Kamalax G. Saraf, Practicing Company Secretary, ensuring fair and transparent proceedings.
Key process milestones included:
- Cut-off date: December 05, 2025
- Notice date: December 11, 2025
- E-voting period: December 12, 2025 (9:00 AM) to January 10, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Results declaration: January 12, 2026
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The postal ballot notice was distributed exclusively through electronic mode to members whose email addresses were registered with depositories or the company. The company published advertisements in Business Standard (English) and Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi) on December 12, 2025, informing shareholders about the voting process completion and deadlines.
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that no physical postal ballot forms were received, with all voting conducted through the NSDL e-voting platform. The company maintained complete documentation and compliance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Shareholder Base and Participation
As of the record date December 05, 2025, Gillette India Limited had 60,014 total shareholders. The voting process achieved 87.55% participation rate based on outstanding shares, with the total paid-up share capital represented by 3,25,85,217 equity shares of ₹10.00 face value each.
The successful completion of this postal ballot process reinforces the company's commitment to transparent corporate governance and shareholder engagement, with the new director appointment expected to strengthen the company's leadership structure moving forward.
Historical Stock Returns for Gillette
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.38% | -0.81% | +9.07% | -17.75% | +4.12% | +50.81% |

































