Western carriers (India) Ltd. has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders providing overwhelming support for the appointment of Mr. Sunil Duggal as Non-Executive Independent Director. The company announced the voting results on April 13, 2026, following the completion of the remote e-voting period.
Postal Ballot Process Details
The postal ballot process was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, with the voting period commencing at 09:00 am IST on March 14, 2026, and concluding at 05:00 pm IST on April 12, 2026. The company appointed M/s. Sharma and Trivedi LLP, Company Secretaries, Mumbai (LLPIN: AAW-6850) as the scrutinizer to ensure a fair and transparent voting process.
Parameter: Details Notice Date: February 25, 2026 Cut-off Date: March 06, 2026 Total Shareholders on Record: 83,555 E-voting Period: March 14 - April 12, 2026 Scrutinizer: M/s. Sharma and Trivedi LLP
Voting Results and Shareholder Response
The special resolution for Mr. Sunil Duggal's appointment received exceptional support from shareholders across all categories. The voting results demonstrate strong confidence in the proposed appointment, with 99.99% of valid votes cast in favor of the resolution.
Category: Shares Held Votes Polled % Polled Votes in Favor Votes Against % in Favor Promoter and Promoter Group: 74,281,140 74,280,140 99.99% 74,280,140 0 100% Public Institutions: 4,861,943 4,845,270 99.66% 4,845,270 0 100% Public Non-Institutions: 22,812,130 46,742 0.20% 39,193 7,549 83.85% Total: 101,955,213 79,172,152 77.65% 79,164,603 7,549 99.99%
Director Appointment Terms
Mr. Sunil Duggal (DIN: 07291685) has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of 5 consecutive years, effective from February 13, 2026, to February 12, 2031. The appointment was made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI Listing Regulations.
As part of his role, Mr. Duggal will be entitled to receive sitting fees as permitted under the Act and Listing Regulations, as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been uploaded on the company's website at www.western-carriers.com and on NSDL's website at www.evoting.nsdl.com , ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
The scrutinizer's report, prepared by Vishwanath (ACS: 14521; CP: 25099), Designated Partner of M/s. Sharma and Trivedi LLP, confirmed that the special resolution was passed with the requisite majority in accordance with applicable regulations.
Western carriers (India) Limited has scheduled an analyst and institutional investor meeting for April 10, 2026, at its Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal in Devaliya, Gujarat. The company made this announcement through a regulatory filing to BSE and NSE on April 07, 2026, in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Meeting Details
The investor interaction is planned as a group meeting format, though the company indicated that discussions may also occur on a one-on-one basis depending on requirements. Company officials will be present to engage with analysts and investors at the designated venue.
Parameter: Details Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Location: Devaliya, Gujarat Venue: Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal Format: Group Meeting
Regulatory Compliance
The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Western Carriers emphasized that all discussions during the meeting will be based strictly on publicly available information, ensuring compliance with disclosure norms.
Important Considerations
The company has noted that the meeting schedule remains subject to changes due to potential exigencies on the part of analysts, investors, or the company itself. This flexibility allows for adjustments based on participant availability or unforeseen circumstances.
The regulatory filing was signed by Sapna Kochar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, who holds ICSI Membership No. A56298. Additional information regarding this investor meet is available on the company's official website at www.western-carriers.com .
Corporate Information
Western Carriers (India) Limited operates from its registered office at 206, Central Plaza, 2/6, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-700 020. The company maintains regular communication with stakeholders through such investor interactions as part of its corporate governance practices.
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