United Spirits Limited Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Director Appointment with E-Voting Period from February 10-March 11, 2026
United Spirits Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for appointing Ms. Julie Bramham as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The e-voting period runs from February 10-March 11, 2026, with results expected by March 13, 2026. Ms. Bramham, a 25-year Diageo veteran currently serving as Managing Director of Diageo Luxury Group, was appointed as Additional Director on January 21, 2026.

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United Spirits Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Ms. Julie Bramham as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide remote e-voting facility to its members for this corporate governance matter.
Director Appointment Details
The Board of Directors appointed Ms. Julie Bramham (DIN: 08415737) as an Additional Director with effect from 21st January 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Her appointment as a regular director requires shareholder approval through the postal ballot process.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Ms. Julie Bramham |
| DIN: | 08415737 |
| Position: | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
| Appointment Date: | 21st January 2026 |
| Age: | 51 years |
| Current Role: | Managing Director, Global Luxury & Marketing Transformation Director of Diageo plc |
E-Voting Schedule and Process
The company has established a comprehensive timeline for the postal ballot process. Members can exercise their voting rights exclusively through electronic means during the specified period.
| Event: | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| E-voting Commencement: | Tuesday, 10th February 2026, 9.00 a.m. IST |
| E-voting Closure: | Wednesday, 11th March 2026, 5.00 p.m. IST |
| Results Announcement: | On or before Friday, 13th March 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, 30th January 2026 |
Professional Background and Qualifications
Ms. Bramham brings extensive experience in the FMCG sector, having worked with the Diageo Group for more than two decades. She currently serves as Managing Director of the Diageo Luxury Group, where she led the creation of a $1bn global luxury business. Her educational qualifications include:
- BA (Hons) Business Management, Leeds Metropolitan University — First Class
- Harvard Business School — Digital Leadership (2023)
- The Marketing Academy Fellowship — McKinsey CMO to CEO (2023)
Previously, she served as Global Brand Director for Johnnie Walker and as CMO of Diageo India, where she led portfolio strategy and delivered approximately 30% growth of Premium+ International brands.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
The postal ballot notice complies with sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and follows the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The notice has been sent electronically only to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories as on the cut-off date.
The company has appointed Mr. Sudhir V. Hulyalkar, Company Secretary in Practice (FCS No. 6040 and CP No. 6137), failing him Mr. Sudhindra K S, Practicing Company Secretary (FCS No. 7909 & CP No. 8190), as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process in a fair and transparent manner.
Access and Documentation
The postal ballot notice is available on multiple platforms for member convenience:
- Company website: www.diageoindia.com
- NSDL website: www.evoting.nsdl.com
- Stock exchange websites: BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Members can inspect relevant documents electronically from Tuesday, 10th February 2026 to Wednesday, 11th March 2026, by sending requests to investor.india@diageo.com with necessary identification details.
Historical Stock Returns for United Spirits
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.95% | +3.02% | +1.98% | +7.31% | -0.80% | +141.95% |


































