Man Industries Shareholders Approve Independent Director Appointment at Extraordinary General Meeting
Man Industries (India) Limited conducted its Extraordinary General Meeting on February 10, 2026, through video conferencing with 36 shareholders attending out of 52,510 total shareholders on record. The meeting unanimously approved the appointment of Mrs. Esha Padmanabhan Achan as Independent Director with 99.99% votes in favour. A total of 24,153,796 valid votes were cast representing 32.20% of outstanding shares, with comprehensive participation from promoter groups (73.67% polling) and public shareholders.

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Man Industries (India) Limited held its Extraordinary General Meeting on February 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through video conferencing, achieving significant shareholder approval for a key board appointment. The meeting addressed the regularization of Mrs. Esha Padmanabhan Achan's appointment as an Independent Director of the company.
Meeting Participation and Attendance
The EGM witnessed participation from shareholders representing a substantial portion of the company's equity base. Key attendance metrics demonstrate strong engagement from both promoter and public shareholders.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shareholders on Record Date | 52,510 |
| Shareholders Attending via VC/OAVM | 36 |
| Promoter Group Attendees | 6 |
| Public Shareholders Attendees | 30 |
| Record Date | February 3, 2026 |
Resolution Details and Voting Results
The single agenda item focused on the appointment of Mrs. Esha Padmanabhan Achan (DIN: 10350369) as an Independent Director. This special resolution required approval from shareholders and received overwhelming support across all categories.
Comprehensive Voting Breakdown
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % of Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 32,412,022 | 23,878,781 | 73.67% | 23,878,781 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public-Institutions | 3,410,987 | 262,515 | 7.70% | 262,515 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public-Non Institutions | 39,186,562 | 12,500 | 0.03% | 12,500 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Total | 75,009,571 | 24,153,796 | 32.20% | 24,153,796 | 0 | 100.00% |
Voting Process and Timeline
The company implemented a comprehensive voting mechanism combining remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting. The remote e-voting period commenced on February 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and concluded on February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Final Vote Tally
| Voting Method | Members Voted | Votes Cast | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote E-voting | 58 | 24,153,697 | 99.99% |
| Voting at EGM | 5 | 99 | 0.00040% |
| Total Valid Votes | 63 | 24,153,796 | 99.99% |
Scrutinizer's Oversight
Mayank Arora of M/s. Mayank Arora & Co., Company Secretaries, served as the appointed Scrutinizer for the voting process. The scrutinizer's report, dated February 11, 2026, confirmed the validity of the voting process and results. Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) provided the electronic voting platform, ensuring transparency and security in the voting mechanism.
Resolution Outcome
The resolution for Mrs. Esha Padmanabhan Achan's appointment as Independent Director passed with requisite majority, receiving unanimous support from all voting categories. No votes were cast against the resolution, and no invalid votes were recorded during the process. The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations under Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, by intimating the voting results to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Man Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +15.31% | +21.90% | +23.69% | +3.62% | +59.23% | +472.68% |


































