Grasim Industries Limited Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Re-appointment of Independent Directors
Grasim Industries Limited has issued a postal ballot notice for re-appointment of Independent Directors Mr. V. Chandrasekaran and Mr. Adesh Kumar Gupta for second five-year terms from May 2026 to May 2031. The remote e-voting process runs from 26th February to 27th March 2026, with results expected by 31st March 2026.

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Grasim Industries Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the re-appointment of two Independent Directors for their second terms. The notice, dated 10th February 2026, was communicated to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Directors Proposed for Re-appointment
The postal ballot seeks approval for the re-appointment of two key Independent Directors:
| Director Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Mr. V. Chandrasekaran | DIN: 03126243 |
| Current Term: | 24th May 2021 to 23rd May 2026 |
| Proposed Term: | 24th May 2026 to 23rd May 2031 |
| Mr. Adesh Kumar Gupta | DIN: 00020403 |
| Current Term: | 24th May 2021 to 23rd May 2026 |
| Proposed Term: | 24th May 2026 to 23rd May 2031 |
Both resolutions are classified as Special Resolutions and require approval through remote e-voting only. The directors were initially appointed as Independent Directors at the Annual General Meeting held on 27th August 2021.
E-voting Schedule and Process
The company has established a comprehensive timeline for the postal ballot process:
| Process Timeline: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, 20th February 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement: | Thursday, 26th February 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion: | Friday, 27th March 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST) |
| Results Announcement: | On or before Tuesday, 31st March 2026 |
Shareholders are required to cast votes for different share categories with specific EVEN numbers: fully paid-up shares of ₹2.00 each (EVEN 9460), partly paid-up shares of ₹1.00 each (EVEN 9461), and partly paid-up shares of ₹0.50 each (EVEN 9462).
Director Profiles and Qualifications
Mr. V. Chandrasekaran brings extensive experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant and retired Executive Director (Investment) of LIC of India. He has over three decades of experience in Life Insurance Finance, Housing Finance, and Mutual Fund Investment. He currently serves as an Independent Director on boards of various companies including CARE Ratings Limited, Tata Investment Corporation Limited, and UltraTech Cement Limited.
Mr. Adesh Kumar Gupta is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary who has completed an Advanced Management Programme from Harvard University. With over four decades of experience in finance and general management, he previously served as Whole-time Director & CFO of Grasim Industries Limited until 30th June 2015. He was recognized as "Best CFO" by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and serves on boards of companies including Krsnaa Diagnostics Limited and Anand Rathi Wealth Limited.
Remuneration Structure
The directors' remuneration structure includes:
| Meeting Type: | Sitting Fees |
|---|---|
| Board Meeting: | ₹50,000 |
| Audit Committee: | ₹25,000 |
| All Other Committees: | ₹20,000 |
For the current financial year 2025-26, Mr. V. Chandrasekaran has received ₹6.75 lakhs as sitting fees and ₹32.00 lakhs as commission for FY 2024-25. Mr. Adesh Kumar Gupta has received ₹4.90 lakhs as sitting fees for FY 2025-26 and ₹22.00 lakhs as commission for FY 2024-25.
Compliance and Governance
The postal ballot process complies with Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act 2013, along with applicable SEBI regulations. The notice is being sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories as of the cut-off date. Mr. Avinash Bagul (FCS 5578) and Mr. K. Venkataraman (ACS 8897), both Partners at M/s BNP & Associates, Company Secretaries, have been appointed as Scrutinizers for the postal ballot process.
The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has endorsed both re-appointments considering the directors' significant contributions during their first terms and their continued independence from management.
Historical Stock Returns for Grasim Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.23% | -0.50% | +4.60% | +2.56% | +20.56% | +131.74% |


































