Greaves Cotton Seeks Shareholder Approval for Jehangir Ardeshir's Appointment as Independent Director
Greaves Cotton Limited has initiated a postal ballot to appoint Jehangir Ardeshir as an Independent Director for a five-year term from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030. Ardeshir, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Bangalore, brings extensive experience from Tata Steel, Tata Quality Management Services, and other leadership roles. The e-voting period is set from September 12 to October 11, 2025, with results to be declared by October 13, 2025. Shareholders on record as of September 5, 2025, are eligible to vote. The Board has determined Ardeshir meets all independence criteria.

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Greaves Cotton Limited , a diversified engineering company, has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Jehangir Ardeshir as an Independent Director. The company's Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has proposed Mr. Ardeshir's appointment for a term of five consecutive years, from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030.
Key Details of the Postal Ballot
- Voting Period: The remote e-voting period begins on September 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. IST and ends on October 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. IST.
- Results Declaration: The results of the remote e-voting will be declared on or before October 13, 2025.
- Voting Eligibility: Shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members/list of Beneficial Owners as of September 5, 2025, are eligible to vote.
About Jehangir Ardeshir
Mr. Jehangir Ardeshir brings a wealth of experience to Greaves Cotton Limited:
- Educational Background: Alumni of IIT Kharagpur (1981) and IIM Bangalore (1983)
- Professional Experience:
- Began his career in 1983 with the Tata Administrative Service
- Spent 17 years at Tata Steel, rising to the position of Principal Executive Officer
- Served as CEO of Tata Quality Management Services
- Held positions as President of Tata Teleservices Pvt Ltd, President and MD of Terex India Pvt Ltd, and Group CEO of Forbes Marshall
Current Directorships
Mr. Ardeshir currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of:
- Cyient DLM Ltd
- Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd
- Premium Transmission Ltd
- Premium Care Pvt Ltd
Appointment Details
- Appointment Date: August 1, 2025 (as Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director)
- Proposed Term: 5 years (subject to shareholder approval)
- Qualifications: The Board has determined that Mr. Ardeshir meets all criteria for independence and is independent of the management of the company.
Shareholder Voting Process
Greaves Cotton has provided electronic voting facilities to its shareholders in compliance with regulatory requirements. The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited as the e-voting service provider.
Shareholders are encouraged to participate in the voting process to express their decision on this important appointment. The resolution, if passed by the requisite majority, will be deemed to have been passed on October 11, 2025, the last date of remote e-voting.
This move by Greaves Cotton to appoint Mr. Jehangir Ardeshir as an Independent Director aligns with the company's commitment to strong corporate governance and leveraging diverse expertise on its board.
Historical Stock Returns for Greaves Cotton
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.57% | +2.53% | +3.89% | -1.58% | +25.23% | +195.01% |