Kalyani Forge Limited Completes Postal Ballot for Independent Director Appointment
Kalyani Forge Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process for appointing Mr. Viswanathan Swaminathan as Independent Director, receiving 99.99% approval from shareholders. The remote e-voting process ran from February 04 to March 05, 2026, with 2106720 votes polled out of 3638000 total shares. CS Ishan Milind Padhye served as scrutinizer, confirming compliance with all regulatory requirements under SEBI regulations and the Companies Act, 2013.

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Kalyani Forge Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of Mr. Viswanathan Swaminathan (DIN: 00638389) as an Independent Director on the company's board. The resolution was passed with requisite majority on March 05, 2026, following a comprehensive remote e-voting process.
Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting period commenced on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST and concluded on Thursday, March 05, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST. The postal ballot notice was dispatched to shareholders on February 03, 2026, with the record date set as January 30, 2026. The company had a total of 6733 shareholders on the record date.
| Timeline Details: | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Notice Dispatch: | February 03, 2026 |
| Voting Commencement: | February 04, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) |
| Voting End: | March 05, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST) |
| Record Date: | January 30, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders: | 6733 |
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The resolution received overwhelming support from shareholders across all categories. The voting results demonstrate strong confidence in the proposed appointment, with minimal opposition to the resolution.
| Voting Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group: | 2137689 | 2106054 | 2106054 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 1500311 | 666 | 561 | 105 | 84.23% |
| Public Institutions: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3638000 | 2106720 | 2106615 | 105 | 99.99% |
The overall voting participation rate stood at 57.91% of the total outstanding shares, with 99.99% of polled votes supporting the appointment.
Scrutinizer and Compliance Details
CS Ishan Milind Padhye from M/s. PGBP & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. He was appointed by the board on May 27, 2025, and submitted his report on March 06, 2026. The entire process was conducted in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Companies Act, 2013.
| Scrutinizer Information: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Ishan Padhye |
| Firm: | M/s. PGBP & Associates |
| Qualification: | CS |
| Membership Number: | 12177 |
| Board Appointment Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Report Date: | March 06, 2026 |
Resolution Details and Regulatory Framework
The special resolution for appointing Mr. Viswanathan Swaminathan as an Independent Director was conducted through the electronic voting platform provided by Link Intime India Private Limited. The process adhered to all regulatory requirements, including the provisions of Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
The voting results and scrutinizer's report are available on the company's website at www.kalyaniforge.com and on Link Intime's website at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in/ . The company has filed the necessary disclosures with both the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited as required under Regulation 44 of the listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Kalyani Forge
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.57% | +3.32% | -6.19% | -14.64% | +8.71% | +196.39% |
































