Havells India Limited to Conduct E-voting on Appointment of Two Independent Directors
Havells India Limited has announced that it will conduct a Postal Ballot and E-voting seeking shareholder approval regarding two appointments made by its Board of Directors. The voting process is scheduled to commence in August 2026, covering the appointment of Shri Ashish Dhawan and Ms Shanti Ekambaram as Independent Directors.The Company initiated the voting process following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Previously, the Board approved the addition of both individuals as Additional Directors (Independent) effective from June 19, 2026. Shareholders are now invited to vote on making these appointments formal for a specified term.
The E-voting focuses on two Special Resolutions:
1. The appointment of Shri Ashish Dhawan as an Independent Director for the initial five years, starting from June 19, 2026.
2. The appointment of Ms Shanti Ekambaram as an Independent Director for a first term of five years, effective from June 19, 2026.
The formal notice for the Postal Ballot and E-voting is scheduled to be sent on July 31, 2026, targeting members listed in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as of the cutoff date, which was July 24, 2026.
Key dates and timelines for the shareholder vote are outlined below:
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Notice Dispatch Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Member Cut-off Date | July 24, 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement | August 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion | August 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (IST) |
The appointments of both Shri Ashish Dhawan and Ms Shanti Ekambaram were made by the Board following its review and approval process.
HAVELLS Stock Price Movement
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