High Energy Batteries (India) Limited has announced a postal ballot seeking shareholder approval for three significant board-related resolutions. The company dispatched the postal ballot notice on February 21, 2026, to shareholders registered as of the cut-off date of February 13, 2026.

Board Leadership Continuity

The primary resolution involves the re-appointment of Dr. G A Pathanjali (DIN: 05297665) as Managing Director for his fifth consecutive term. The proposed appointment spans three years from April 01, 2026, to March 31, 2029, requiring approval through a Special Resolution.

Managing Director Compensation Structure

Dr. Pathanjali, aged 66, brings over 40 years of experience to the company. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Annamalai University, M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, and Ph.D from IIT Mumbai. His expertise spans various battery technologies including Silver Chloride Magnesium, Silver Oxide Zinc, Nickel Cadmium for Defence applications, and lead acid, flow battery, fuel cells for other applications.

New Board Appointments

The company proposes two additional appointments to strengthen its board composition. Mr. C V Ramana (DIN: 11517220) has been nominated by Life Insurance Corporation of India as Nominee Director, effective January 31, 2026. This appointment requires approval through an Ordinary Resolution.

Director Appointment Details

The third resolution concerns the appointment of Mrs. Jayashree Ajit Shankar (DIN: 08397093) as Woman Independent Director through a Special Resolution. This appointment addresses the upcoming completion of the current Woman Independent Director's second term, as per Section 149(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Independent Director Profile

Voting Process and Timeline

Shareholders can participate in the decision-making process through remote e-voting facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited. The company has appointed Mr. A S Kalyanaraman, Practicing Chartered Accountant (Membership No. 201149), as Scrutinizer to ensure fair and transparent voting.

Key Voting Dates

The postal ballot notice is available on the company's website at www.highenergy.co.in and CDSL's e-voting platform. Shareholders holding shares in both physical and dematerialized form as of the cut-off date are eligible to vote electronically. The voting results will be declared at the company's registered office and communicated to BSE Limited immediately upon declaration.

High Energy Batteries (India) Limited has announced key changes to its board of directors following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The board meeting, held on 31st January, 2026, approved significant appointments that will shape the company's leadership structure.

Managing Director Reappointment

The board has approved the reappointment of Dr. G A Pathanjali as Managing Director for an extended term. The appointment details are structured as follows:

Dr. Pathanjali, aged 66 years, brings extensive experience to the role. He holds qualifications as a Chemical Engineer from Annamalai University, M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, and completed his Ph.D in 1995 from IIT Mumbai. With over four decades of experience in the company, he has been involved in design and development activities for Silver Chloride Magnesium, Silver Oxide Zinc, and Nickel Cadmium batteries for defence and other applications.

New Nominee Director Appointment

The board has appointed Mr. C V Ramana as Nominee Director, replacing Mr. N P Sinha with immediate effect from 31st January, 2026. The appointment details include:

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

The company filed a revised intimation with BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, to update Mr. Ramana's Director Identification Number. The DIN (11517220) was allocated by MCA on 31st January, 2026, causing a delay in the initial submission. The board meeting commenced at 03:30 PM and concluded at 06:30 PM on 31st January, 2026.

Both directors have been confirmed as not being debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority, and neither director is related to any existing board members of the company.