Juniper Hotels Appoints Mayur Chokshi as Independent Director with Overwhelming Shareholder Support
Juniper Hotels Limited appointed Mr. Mayur Chokshi as Non-Executive Independent Director through postal ballot with 99.99% shareholder approval on January 21, 2026. The e-voting process conducted via NSDL platform from December 23, 2025, to January 21, 2026, saw participation from 260 shareholders representing 200,949,392 votes out of 222,502,384 total shares. The appointment, effective December 18, 2025, was scrutinized by N Kothari & Associates and demonstrates strong corporate governance practices.

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Juniper Hotels Limited has successfully appointed Mr. Mayur Chokshi as Non-Executive Independent Director following an overwhelming endorsement from shareholders through postal ballot. The special resolution was passed on January 21, 2026, with 99.99% of votes cast in favor of the appointment, which became effective from December 18, 2025.
Voting Results and Shareholder Participation
The postal ballot process demonstrated strong shareholder confidence in the appointment. The voting statistics reveal comprehensive participation across different shareholder categories:
| Voting Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 172,502,384 | 172,502,379 | 100.00% | 172,502,379 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 38,872,838 | 28,378,914 | 73.00% | 28,354,111 | 24,803 | 99.91% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 11,127,162 | 68,099 | 0.61% | 66,254 | 1,845 | 97.29% |
| Total: | 222,502,384 | 200,949,392 | 90.31% | 200,922,744 | 26,648 | 99.99% |
The voting process involved 260 members out of 40,853 total shareholders on the record date of December 19, 2025, representing a significant portion of the company's shareholding by value.
E-Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting facility was provided through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) platform. The voting period commenced at 9:00 a.m. IST on December 23, 2025, and concluded at 5:00 p.m. IST on January 21, 2026. This extended timeline ensured adequate opportunity for all eligible shareholders to participate in the decision-making process.
Regulatory Compliance and Scrutinization
The postal ballot process was conducted in strict compliance with:
- Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- Various MCA and SEBI circulars including the latest circular 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025
N Kothari & Associates, Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. Nikita Kothari, Partner at the firm, conducted the scrutinization with two independent witnesses - Ms. Jyoti Jaiswar and Mr. Utkarsh Vyas, who are not employed by the company.
Director Profile and Appointment Details
Mr. Mayur Chokshi, bearing Director Identification Number (DIN) 01238535, has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from December 18, 2025. The appointment follows the company's postal ballot notice dated December 18, 2025, which was initially communicated to stock exchanges on December 22, 2025.
Disclosure and Transparency
Juniper Hotels Limited has ensured complete transparency by making the voting results and scrutinizer's report available on multiple platforms. The detailed results are accessible on the company's website at www.juniperhotels.com and on NSDL's e-voting portal at www.evoting.nsdl.com , ensuring stakeholders have easy access to comprehensive voting information.
The successful appointment of Mr. Chokshi as Independent Director reflects strong shareholder confidence and adherence to corporate governance practices, strengthening the company's board composition with independent oversight.
Historical Stock Returns for Juniper Hotels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.02% | -9.81% | -19.42% | -32.03% | -25.22% | -48.01% |


































