Larsen & Toubro Shareholders Approve All Seven Resolutions Through Postal Ballot
Larsen & Toubro Limited completed its postal ballot process on January 19, 2026, with shareholders approving all seven resolutions with overwhelming majority. The approved resolutions included appointments of Mr. Amitabh Kant and Mr. B. Santhanam as independent directors, re-appointment of Ms. Preetha Reddy, and four material related party transactions with subsidiary companies. The e-voting process ran from December 20, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with strong institutional participation and approval rates exceeding 99% for most resolutions.

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Larsen & Toubro Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving all seven resolutions with overwhelming majority. The company announced the results on January 19, 2026, following the conclusion of the e-voting period that ran from December 20, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Board Appointments Receive Strong Shareholder Support
Shareholders demonstrated strong confidence in the company's leadership decisions by approving three key board appointments. The voting results showed exceptional support across all director appointments:
| Resolution | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Amitabh Kant Appointment | 10,00,98,766 | 35,25,372 | 99.65% |
| Mr. B. Santhanam Appointment | 10,06,42,830 | 29,71,316 | 99.70% |
| Ms. Preetha Reddy Re-appointment | 9,25,600,719 | 77,781,339 | 92.25% |
Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) and Mr. B. Santhanam (DIN: 00494806) were appointed as independent directors for five-year terms beginning October 29, 2025. Ms. Preetha Reddy (DIN: 00001871) was re-appointed as an independent director for five years effective March 1, 2026.
Material Related Party Transactions Approved
Shareholders also approved four ordinary resolutions related to material related party transactions, demonstrating near-unanimous support for the company's strategic business relationships:
| Related Party Transaction | Votes in Favour | Approval % |
|---|---|---|
| L&T-MHI Power Boilers Private Limited | 6,34,854,083 | 99.99% |
| L&T-MHI Power Turbine Generators Private Limited | 6,34,856,630 | 99.99% |
| Larsen Toubro Arabia LLC | 6,34,849,472 | 99.99% |
| L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC | 6,34,854,716 | 99.99% |
These transactions will enable the company to strengthen its business relationships with key subsidiaries and joint ventures across power generation and international operations.
Comprehensive Voting Process
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI regulations. Key details of the voting process included:
- Record Date: December 13, 2025
- Total Shareholders on Record: 17,35,696
- E-voting Period: December 20, 2025 (9:00 AM) to January 18, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Total Shares Outstanding: 13,75,580,872
- Scrutinizer: Mr. S. N. Ananthasubramanian (FCS 4206)
The company dispatched postal ballot notices to 16,81,558 members via email on December 19, 2025, and published advertisements in Financial Express (English) and Loksatta (Marathi) newspapers on December 20, 2025.
Strong Institutional Participation
The voting pattern revealed significant participation from institutional investors, with public institutions holding 82,14,73,962 shares and achieving voting participation rates exceeding 93% for director appointments and 72% for related party transactions. Public non-institutional shareholders, holding 55,41,06,910 shares, showed participation rates of approximately 43% for director appointments.
Regulatory Compliance and Transparency
Mr. S. N. Ananthasubramanian, the appointed scrutinizer, confirmed that all votes cast were valid and that the resolutions were passed with requisite majority. The scrutinizer's report noted that votes from related parties were appropriately excluded from the related party transaction resolutions in compliance with SEBI regulations.
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's investor website, ensuring full transparency and regulatory compliance. This successful postal ballot process reinforces shareholder confidence in Larsen & Toubro's governance practices and strategic direction.
Historical Stock Returns for Larsen & Toubro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.35% | -3.86% | -4.77% | +10.45% | +10.32% | +189.64% |
















































