Dharani Sugars & Chemicals MD, chairman, board of directors and AGM

BSE: 507442Agricultural Food & other Products

Trading suspended since 3 Jul 2023

Last traded ₹8.55 on 30 Jun 2023

Dharani Sugars & Chemicals board of directors

At the end of the quarter to Sep 2026, as the company filed it; changes since are in its announcements.Their trades in its shares

  • ChairpersonPalani G Periasamy
  • Company Secretary and Compliance OfficerE P Sakthivel

8 directors4 independent2 executive2 non-executive

  • Palani G Periasamy · ChairpersonExecutive · joined Jun 1987 · reappointed Jun 2024 · 0 months as independent · 2 listed boards
  • Visalakshi PeriasamyNon-executive · joined Nov 2014 · reappointed Sep 2026 · 0 months as independent · 2 listed boards
  • Arunachalam SennimalaiNon-executive · joined Jun 1987 · reappointed Sep 2025 · 0 months as independent · 1 listed board · 2 committee seats
  • Ramalingam MuthusamyExecutive · joined Jun 1994 · reappointed Apr 2023 · 0 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 committee seat
  • ThiyagarajanIndependent · joined Aug 2024 · 26 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent · 2 committee seats
  • M GanapathyIndependent · joined Aug 2024 · 26 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent · 2 committee seats, 1 as chair
  • V MahalingamIndependent · joined May 2025 · 16 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent · 1 committee seat, 1 as chair
  • P SakthivelIndependent · joined Aug 2025 · 13 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent

An independent director has no business or family tie to the company, its promoters or its managers beyond the seat. Listed boards counts the boards of listed companies the director sits on, this one included, and "as independent" how many of those seats are independent ones. Committee seats are audit and stakeholder committee seats across those companies. Months as independent is filed for independent directors only, whose terms the rules cap. Disqualified is the company's own mark that a director may not serve under company law.

Committees and meetings

Who sits on each, and how often they met.Board meeting notices and outcomes

  • Board

    • 10 Aug 20268 of 8 present4 independent · 85 days in between
    • 16 May 20267 of 8 present4 independent
  • Audit Committee

    Chair V Mahalingam

    Arunachalam Sennimalai, Thiyagarajan, M Ganapathy

    • 10 Aug 20264 of 4 present3 independent · 85 days in between
    • 16 May 20264 of 4 present3 independent
  • Nomination and remuneration committee

    Chair M Ganapathy

    Arunachalam Sennimalai, Thiyagarajan, V Mahalingam

    No meeting listed in the filing.

  • Stakeholders Relationship Committee

    Chair M Ganapathy

    Thiyagarajan, Arunachalam Sennimalai, Ramalingam Muthusamy

    No meeting listed in the filing.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

    Chair Thiyagarajan

    Arunachalam Sennimalai, Ramalingam Muthusamy

    No meeting listed in the filing.

Meetings in the quarter filed and the one before it. The days in between are as the company files them, neither meeting's day counted; the rules allow at most 120. A quorum is the least number of members who must attend for the meeting to decide anything.

Statutory auditor

Named in the results for the quarter to Mar 2026.

  • Srivatsan & AssociatesPeer-review certificate valid to May 2026

A statutory auditor checks the company's accounts and signs its results. Peer review is the accountants' institute's check of an audit firm's own work, which a listed company's auditor must hold a valid certificate of.

Dharani Sugars & Chemicals AGM and shareholder votes

Each resolution, how the votes went, and how institutions voted apart from the promoters. A postal ballot is a vote by post or online, held without a meeting.Dharani Sugars & Chemicals dividend history

Annual general meeting, 25 Sep 2026

19,971 shareholders on the register on 18 Sep 2026; present: 6 promoters and 42 others; votes counted by M Damodaran / M Damodaran & Associates LLP.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements of the Company including the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash flow statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 together with the reports of Board of Directors and AuditorsMoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.12%

    Turnout: all 57.38% · promoters 92.68% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.87%

  2. To appoint a Director in the place of Mrs Visalakshi Periasamy (DIN-00064517) who has crossed the age of 80 years, retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for re-appointment
    SpecialPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.86%

    Turnout: all 57.38% · promoters 92.68% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.87%

  3. Ratification Appointment of M/s SRR Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN No.000992) as Cost Auditor of the company for the Financial year 2026-27.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.12%

    Turnout: all 57.38% · promoters 92.68% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.87%

  4. To approve Related Party Transactions Limit with M/s Dharani Developers Private Limited borrowings shall not exceed in an aggregate of Rs.300.00 Crores (Three hundred crores only) during the period commencing from the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting.MoreLess
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    90.55% for9.45% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.45%

    Turnout: all 0.03% · promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

  5. To approve Related Party Transactions Limit with Dr Palani G Periasamy, Executive Chairman borrowings shall not exceed in an aggregate of Rs.25.00 Crores (Twenty-five crores only) during the period commencing from the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting.MoreLess
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    90.55% for9.45% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 9.45%

    Turnout: all 0.03% · promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 25 Sep 2025, 9 resolutions

19,992 shareholders on the register on 18 Sep 2025; present: 8 promoters and 46 others; votes counted by M Damodaran / M Damodaran & Associates LLP.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements of the Company including the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash flow statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 together with the reports of Board of Directors and AuditorsMoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.43%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.93%

  2. To appoint a Director in the place of Mr Arunachalam Sennimalai (DIN-00062791) who has crossed the age of 84 years, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

  3. Ratification of Appointment of M/s Srivatsan & Associates, Chartered Accountants Chennai with firm Registration No. 014921S as Statutory Auditors for a period of 5 years from the conclusion of this the 36th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

  4. Mr Mahalingam Venkatachalam (DIN-10954304) be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the Company to hold office for a first term of 5 years from 29.05.2025 to 28.05.2030. whose period of appointment shall not be liable to retire by rotation.MoreLess
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

  5. Mr P Sakthivel (DIN-11240429) be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the Company to hold office for a first term of 5 years from 14.08.2025 to 13.08.2030. whose period of appointment shall not be liable to retire by rotation.MoreLess
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

  6. To approve Related Party Transactions Limit with M/s Dharani Developers Private Limited borrowings shall not exceed in an aggregate of Rs.275.00 Crores (Two hundred and seventy-five crores only) for the earlier period borrowings and borrowings from the date of 38th AGM upto the date of 39th AGM.MoreLess
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    95.70% for4.30% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 4.30%

    Turnout: all 0.04% · promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.09%

  7. To approve Related Party Transactions Limit with Dr Palani G Periasamy, Executive Chairman borrowings shall not exceed in an aggregate of Rs.25.00 Crores (Twenty-five crores only) for the earlier period borrowings and borrowings from the date of 38th AGM upto the date of 39th AGM.MoreLess
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    95.70% for4.30% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 4.30%

    Turnout: all 0.04% · promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.09%

  8. Appointment of M/s M Damodaran & Associates, LLP, Practising Company Secretaries, Chennai as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a First term of 5 years for the Financial years from 2025-26 to 2029-30 to conduct a Secretarial Audit of the Company and furnish the Secretarial Audit Report.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

  9. Ratification Appointment of M/s SRR Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN No.000992) as Cost Auditor of the company for the Financial year 2025-26.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.44%

    Turnout: all 49.53% · promoters 79.89% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.92%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 10 Sep 2024, 2 resolutions

Present: 7 promoters and 39 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements of the Company including the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash flow statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 together with the reports of Board of Directors and AuditorsMoreLess
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 29.99% · promoters 45.48% · institutions 0.00% · other public 5.19%

  2. To appoint a Director (Non-Executive) in the place of Mr A Sennimalai (DIN 00062791) who has crossed the age limit of 82 years, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 29.99% · promoters 45.48% · institutions 0.00% · other public 5.19%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 30 Dec 2022, 4 resolutions

Present: 14 promoters and 71 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. 1.ORDINARY RESOLUTION: Adoption of Financial Statements To consider, and if thought fit to pass with or without modification, the following resolution as ORDINARY RESOLUTION.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 61.39% · promoters 99.72% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.04%

  2. 2.SPECIAL RESOLUTION: To appoint a Director in the place of Mrs. Visalakshi Periasamy (DIN 00064517) who has crossed the age limit of 75 years, retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for re-appointment.MoreLess
    SpecialPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 61.39% · promoters 99.72% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.04%

  3. 3.SPECIAL RESOLUTION: To Re-appointment of Mr M Ramalingam, as Managing Director
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 61.39% · promoters 99.72% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.04%

  4. .ORDINARY RESOLUTION: Appointment of Statutory Auditors To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a ordinary resolution:
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 61.39% · promoters 99.72% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.04%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 27 Sep 2021, 5 resolutions

Present: 16 promoters and 55 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. ¿RESOLVED THAT the Audited Financial Statements including Balance sheet, Profit and Loss account and cash flow statements for the year ended 31st March 2021, and the report of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon be hereby considered and adopted.¿nn¿MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 16.03%

    Turnout: all 61.50% · promoters 99.86% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

  2. RESOLVED THAT pursuant to SEBI (LODR) 17 (1(a)) ¿and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) ¿Mr A Sennimalai (DIN 00062791) Non- Executive Director who has attained the age of 75 years and whose tenure comes to close in the ensuing Annual General meeting ¿be and is hereby appointed as Non-Executive Director¿ liable to retire by rotation.¿nn¿MoreLess
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 22.90%

    Turnout: all 61.50% · promoters 99.86% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

  3. RESOLVED that pursuant to SEBI (LODR) 17 (1(a)) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), Mrs Visalakshi Periasamy, re-appointed as Non-executive Director notwithstanding the age of 75 years on 12.08.2021 and her appointment is subject to retirement by rotation.MoreLess
    SpecialPromoters have an interest in it
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 22.60%

    Turnout: all 61.50% · promoters 99.86% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

  4. RESOLVED that pursuant to SEBI (LODR) 17 (1(a)) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), Dr K C Reddy, re-appointed as Nominee Director, IREDA notwithstanding the age of 75 years on 01.07.2021 and his appointment is for a period of 5 years from 27.09.2021 to 26.09.2026..nn¿MoreLess
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 21.54%

    Turnout: all 61.50% · promoters 99.86% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

  5. RESOLVED THAT ¿the Company do hereby confirm and ratify in terms of Section 148 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under, the payment of a sum not exceeding Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) as remuneration to M/s SRR Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN No.000992) for purpose of Cost Audit, as approved by the Board of Directors on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, including its Sugar, Co-generation, Organic and Inorganic Chemicals and Fertilizer segments for the financial year 2021-2022 plus reimbursement to travel and out of pocket expenses incurred for purpose of such audit.MoreLess
    Special
    99.99% for0.01% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 19.97%

    Turnout: all 61.50% · promoters 99.86% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.07%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 29 Sep 2020, 4 resolutions

Present: 7 promoters and 88 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Consider and adopt Audited Financial Statements, Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors etc, as on 31st march 2020
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

    Turnout: all 62.95% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.62%

  2. Re-appointment of retiring Director To appoint a Director in Place of Mrs Visalakshi Periasamy (DIN 00064517) who retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for reappointment
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

    Turnout: all 62.95% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.62%

  3. Re-appointment of Mr P Selvam , IAS (Retd) as an Independent Director.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

    Turnout: all 62.95% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.62%

  4. Remuneration to cost Auditor for the year 2020-21
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.06%

    Turnout: all 62.95% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.62%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 24 Sep 2019, 7 resolutions

Present: 15 promoters and 52 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. To adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2019.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  2. To consider Re-appointment of Dr Palani G Periasamy, Executive Chairman.
    SpecialPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  3. To consider Re-appointment of Mr A Sennimalai, Director.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.39%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  4. To consider Re-appointment of Mr P S Gopalakrishnan, Independent Director for a Second Term.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  5. To consider Re-appointment of Dr S Muthu, Independent Director for a Second Term.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  6. To consider Re-appointment of Mr R K Viswanathan, Independent Director for a Second Term.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

  7. Remuneration to Cost Auditor for the year 2019-20.
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 62.01% · promoters 100.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 1.18%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Annual general meeting, 26 Sep 2018, 5 resolutions

Present: 9 promoters and 54 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. �RESOLVED THAT the audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2018 be and are hereby adopted.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 62.36% · promoters 99.31% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.21%

  2. RESOLVED THAT Mrs Visalakshi Periasamy, Director who is retiring and is eligible for re-appointment be and is hereby appointed as a Director the Company�
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.12%

    Turnout: all 62.36% · promoters 99.31% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.21%

  3. To consider remuneration to Dr Palani G Periasamy, Whole time Director
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.16%

    Turnout: all 62.36% · promoters 99.31% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.21%

  4. To consider the remuneration to Mr M Ramalingam - Managing Director
    Special
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.23%

    Turnout: all 62.36% · promoters 99.31% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.21%

  5. To consider remuneration to M/s SRR Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN No.000992) for purpose of cost audit for the year 2018-19.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.00%

    Turnout: all 62.36% · promoters 99.31% · institutions 0.00% · other public 3.21%

For and against are per cent of the votes cast. Turnout is the votes cast as a per cent of the shares each group holds. Institutions are funds, insurers, banks and foreign investors. An ordinary resolution passes with more than half the votes cast, a special one with at least three quarters.

Investor complaints and compliance

Quarter by quarter.

Investor complaints received and resolved, the company's own count

  • Received
  • Resolved

Open at the quarter's end

None open at any quarter's end.
The board is made up as the listing rules require
Yes
The board has a regular chairperson
Yes
The company has a risk management committee
No
The chair is related to the managing director
No
The filing has a part on fines and penalties
No
The filing has a part on tax disputes
No
There was a cyber security incident in the quarter
No

The company's own answers in its filing.