Lupin Seeks Shareholder Approval for Director Re-appointment and Managing Director Pay Revision
Lupin Limited has issued a postal ballot notice for two key resolutions. The first proposes re-appointing Mark D. McDade as an Independent Director for a second five-year term. The second seeks approval for a significant increase in Managing Director Nilesh D. Gupta's remuneration, including a rise in basic salary to ₹72.00 million per annum and total fixed cost to approximately ₹109.70 million. The company cites strong growth under Gupta's leadership, with standalone revenue increasing by 53.90% and net profits by 446.10% from FY2020 to FY2025. Shareholders can vote through remote e-voting from August 27 to September 25, 2025.

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Lupin Limited , a leading pharmaceutical company, has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for two significant resolutions that could shape the company's leadership and executive compensation structure.
Independent Director Re-appointment
The first resolution proposes the re-appointment of Mr. Mark D. McDade as an Independent Director for a second five-year term, from January 28, 2026, to January 27, 2031. This appointment requires a special resolution as Mr. McDade will exceed 75 years of age during his tenure.
Mr. McDade, who has been serving on Lupin's board since January 2021, brings over 37 years of biopharmaceutical experience to the table. His expertise spans corporate governance, leadership, healthcare technology, and risk management, among other crucial areas.
Managing Director Remuneration Revision
The second resolution seeks approval for a substantial revision in the remuneration of Managing Director Nilesh D. Gupta, effective October 1, 2025. The proposed changes include:
- An increase in basic salary to ₹72.00 million per annum
- Total fixed cost rising to approximately ₹109.70 million
- Performance incentives of up to 100% of fixed cost
This revision comes after a peer benchmarking analysis revealed that Mr. Gupta's current compensation falls in the bottom 20% of comparable pharmaceutical companies.
Company Performance Under Current Leadership
Under Mr. Gupta's stewardship, Lupin has seen significant growth:
Metric | FY2020 | FY2025 | Growth |
---|---|---|---|
Standalone Revenue | ₹110,257.00 million | ₹169,675.00 million | 53.90% |
Net Profits | ₹7,275.00 million | ₹39,729.00 million | 446.10% |
Voting Details
Shareholders can cast their votes through remote e-voting from August 27 to September 25, 2025. The results are expected to be announced by September 29, 2025.
These resolutions reflect Lupin's efforts to retain experienced leadership and align executive compensation with industry standards, potentially positioning the company for continued growth in the competitive pharmaceutical sector.
Historical Stock Returns for Lupin
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.15% | -3.06% | -2.96% | -0.12% | -13.56% | +94.90% |