LKP Securities Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Independent Director Appointments
LKP Securities has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the formal appointment of Mr. Dara J. Kalyaniwala and Mr. Vineet Suchanti as Independent Directors. Both directors were initially appointed by the Board on October 31, 2025 for five-year terms. The e-voting process runs from December 19, 2025 to January 17, 2026, with M/s V.R. Associates serving as scrutinizer.

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LKP Securities Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the formal appointment of two Independent Directors who were previously appointed by the Board of Directors on October 31, 2025.
Postal Ballot Process
The company has sent the postal ballot notice to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as of the cut-off date of December 12, 2025. The notice has been distributed only via email to shareholders with registered email addresses with the Depository Participants/Company/Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| E-voting Period: | December 19, 2025 (9:00 AM IST) to January 17, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | December 12, 2025 |
| Notice Date: | December 18, 2025 |
| Voting Method: | Remote e-voting only through CDSL platform |
| Scrip Code: | 540192 |
Director Appointments Seeking Approval
The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for two key appointments made by the Board on October 31, 2025:
1. Mr. Dara J. Kalyaniwala (DIN: 03311200)
- Appointed as Additional Director to serve as Non-Executive Independent Director
- Term: Five years from October 31, 2025 to October 30, 2030
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce from University of Rajasthan, Chartered Accountant
- Experience: Over 30 years in Equity Capital Markets
- Previous Role: Head-Investment Banking and Executive Director at PL Capital Markets Pvt. Ltd. (2008-2024)
- Current Position: Management Consultant specializing in strategy, finance, and equity capital markets
- Other Directorship: Independent Director of Sintercom India Limited
2. Mr. Vineet Suchanti (DIN: 00004031)
- Appointed as Additional Director to serve as Non-Executive Independent Director
- Term: Five years from October 31, 2025 to October 30, 2030
- Qualification: MBA from University of Rochester, NY, USA; B.Com from University of Mumbai
- Experience: Over 25 years in Investment Banking and Capital Markets
- Current Role: Founder and Managing Director of Keynote
- Other Directorships: Multiple companies including Keynote Fincorp Limited, Keynote Financial Services Limited, and Keynote Capitals Limited
Compliance and Governance
Both directors have provided necessary declarations confirming they meet the independence criteria under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The company has confirmed that neither director is debarred by SEBI or any other authority from holding directorial positions.
| Compliance Aspect: | Status |
|---|---|
| Independence Criteria: | Met for both directors |
| SEBI Debarment: | No debarment orders |
| Databank Registration: | Completed as per Rules |
| Board Recommendation: | Approved by Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
| Resolution Type: | Special Resolution for both appointments |
Scrutinizer and Results
The company has appointed M/s V.R. Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (ACS 7731, CP No. 4731), as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process. The results will be submitted to BSE Limited within two working days from the conclusion of the e-voting period and will be displayed on the company's website at www.lkpsec.com .
The resolutions, if approved by the requisite majority through remote e-voting, will be deemed to have been duly passed on January 17, 2026. This postal ballot represents a crucial step in formalizing the board appointments and strengthening LKP Securities' corporate governance framework.
Historical Stock Returns for LKP Securities
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.63% | -2.68% | -6.27% | -26.48% | -42.09% | +116.67% |
































