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Pidilite Industries MD, chairman, board of directors and AGM

NSE: PIDILITINDBSE: 500331Chemicals & PetrochemicalsLarge Cap

Last close ₹1,487.70up ₹6.50 (0.44%)BSE ₹1,514.00

Share price at the NSE close on 23 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹1,481.20.

52-week range of traded prices to 23 Oct 2026
₹1,259.00Low, 6 Apr 2026₹1,707.50High, 14 Aug 2026
Market cap
₹1,51,528 Cr57th largest listed
P/E
57.2
P/B
14.0
Dividend yield
0.77%
ROE
25.7%
ROCE
30.3%
Debt to equity
0.01
Volume, NSE
3,08,19659.6% delivered

Pidilite Industries board of directors

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

  • Managing directorSudhanshu Vats
  • ChairpersonMadhukar Balvantray ParekhRelated to the promoter
  • Company Secretary and Compliance OfficerManisha Shetty

16 directors8 independent6 executive2 non-executive

  • Sudhanshu Vats · Managing directorExecutive · joined May 2022 · 1 listed board
  • Kavinder SinghExecutive · joined May 2024 · 2 listed boards
  • Madhukar Balvantray Parekh · ChairpersonExecutive · joined Aug 1972 · 2 listed boards · 2 committee seats
  • Ajay Balvantray ParekhNon-executive · joined Jun 1985 · 2 listed boards · 3 committee seats
  • Apurva Narendrakumar ParekhExecutive · joined Jul 2005 · 1 listed board · 1 committee seat
  • Bharat Tilakraj PuriNon-executive · joined Apr 2025 · 4 listed boards · 3 as independent · 4 committee seats
  • Sandeep BatraExecutive · joined Nov 2022 · 1 listed board · 3 committee seats, 1 as chair
  • Swaminathan KrishnamurthyExecutive · joined Aug 2025 · 1 listed board
  • Rajeev VasudevaIndependent · joined Sep 2020 · reappointed Sep 2025 · 70 months as independent · 2 listed boards · 2 as independent · 2 committee seats, 1 as chair
  • Murali SivaramanIndependent · joined Jan 2024 · reappointed Jan 2024 · 30 months as independent · 4 listed boards · 4 as independent · 6 committee seats, 2 as chair
  • Rajeev GuptaIndependent · joined May 2024 · reappointed May 2024 · 26 months as independent · 3 listed boards · 3 as independent · 2 committee seats
  • Saksena Jagdish DeepakIndependent · joined Jul 2024 · reappointed Jul 2024 · 24 months as independent · 2 listed boards · 1 as independent · 2 committee seats, 1 as chair
  • Meena GaneshIndependent · joined Jan 2025 · reappointed Jan 2025 · 18 months as independent · 5 listed boards · 5 as independent · 8 committee seats, 3 as chair
  • Vivek RaghavanIndependent · joined Jan 2025 · reappointed Jan 2025 · 18 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent
  • Sandeep KatariaIndependent · joined Aug 2025 · reappointed Aug 2025 · 10 months as independent · 1 listed board · 1 as independent
  • Dr. Naushad ForbesIndependent · joined Jan 2026 · reappointed Jan 2026 · 6 months as independent · 6 listed boards · 6 as independent · 5 committee seats

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.

5 directors who left
  • Piyush Pandey, left 24 Oct 2025: Others
  • Vinod Kumar Dasari, left 1 Sep 2025: Tenure Completion
  • Joseph Varghese, left 1 Aug 2025: Others
  • Sanjeev Aga, left 1 Apr 2025: Tenure Completion
  • Meher Pudumjee, left 23 Jan 2025: Others

Committees and meetings

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

  • Board

    • 7 May 202616 of 16 present8 independent · 92 days in between
    • 3 Feb 202615 of 16 present7 independent · 12 days in between
    • 21 Jan 202616 of 16 present8 independent
  • Audit Committee

    Chair Rajeev Vasudeva

    Madhukar Balvantray Parekh, Murali Sivaraman, Rajeev Gupta, Meena Ganesh, Bharat Tilakraj Puri

    • 6 May 20266 of 6 present4 independent · 92 days in between
    • 2 Feb 20266 of 6 present4 independent
  • Nomination and remuneration committee

    Chair Rajeev Vasudeva

    Ajay Balvantray Parekh, Rajeev Gupta, Bharat Tilakraj Puri, Meena Ganesh, Saksena Jagdish Deepak

    • 6 May 20266 of 6 present4 independent · 92 days in between
    • 2 Feb 20266 of 6 present4 independent · 11 days in between
    • 21 Jan 20266 of 6 present4 independent
  • Stakeholders Relationship Committee

    Chair Saksena Jagdish Deepak

    Apurva Narendrakumar Parekh, Ajay Balvantray Parekh

    No meeting listed in the filing.

  • Risk Management Committee

    Chair Rajeev Vasudeva

    Apurva Narendrakumar Parekh, Swaminathan Krishnamurthy, Sandeep Batra, Murali Sivaraman, Vivek Raghavan, AD Ubhayakar, Sanjay Bahadur, Pankaj Bhargava

    • 2 Feb 20266 of 6 present3 independent
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

    Ajay Balvantray Parekh, Saksena Jagdish Deepak, Murali Sivaraman, Bharat Tilakraj Puri

    • 6 May 20264 of 4 present2 independent

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 Jun 2026.

  • B S R & Co. LLPPeer-review certificate valid to Jul 2028

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.

Pidilite Industries 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.Pidilite Industries dividend history

Annual general meeting, 4 Aug 2026

5,21,369 shareholders on the register on 28 Jul 2026; present: 33 promoters and 64 others; votes counted by Shri Mitesh Dhabliwala / M/s. Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2026.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.80% for0.20% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.89% · other public 0.17%

    Turnout: all 86.81% · promoters 97.46% · institutions 88.91% · other public 2.08%

  2. Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.01% · other public 0.14%

    Turnout: all 86.82% · promoters 97.46% · institutions 88.96% · other public 2.08%

  3. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh (DIN: 00035317) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Ordinary
    97.12% for2.88% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 13.06% · other public 0.11%

    Turnout: all 86.82% · promoters 97.46% · institutions 88.96% · other public 2.08%

  4. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Ordinary
    99.59% for0.41% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 1.87% · other public 0.35%

    Turnout: all 86.82% · promoters 97.46% · institutions 88.96% · other public 2.08%

  5. Ordinary Resolution for approval for ratification of payment of remuneration to the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending 31st March 2027.
    Ordinary
    99.87% for0.13% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.59% · other public 0.21%

    Turnout: all 86.82% · promoters 97.46% · institutions 88.96% · other public 2.08%

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.

Postal ballot, 12 Mar 2026, 1 resolution

5,30,934 shareholders on the register on 30 Jan 2026; votes counted by Mitesh Dhabliwala / Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. APPOINTMENT OF DR. NAUSHAD FORBES (DIN: 00630825) AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
    Special
    98.40% for1.60% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 7.18% · other public 2.36%

    Turnout: all 87.28% · promoters 97.69% · institutions 90.65% · other public 2.40%

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.

Postal ballot, 11 Sep 2025, 3 resolutions

5,21,421 shareholders on the register on 8 Aug 2025; votes counted by Mitesh Dhabliwala / Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. APPOINTMENT OF SHRI SANDEEP KATARIA (DIN: 05183714) AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
    Special
    99.84% for0.16% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.65% · other public 2.86%

    Turnout: all 79.79% · promoters 87.44% · institutions 89.46% · other public 1.19%

  2. INCREASE IN THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL AND CONSEQUENT ALTERATION TO THE CAPITAL CLAUSE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
    Ordinary
    97.76% for2.24% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 9.38% · other public 0.65%

    Turnout: all 79.79% · promoters 87.44% · institutions 89.46% · other public 1.20%

  3. APPROVAL FOR ISSUE OF BONUS EQUITY SHARES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY
    Ordinary
    97.81% for2.19% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 9.16% · other public 0.70%

    Turnout: all 79.79% · promoters 87.44% · institutions 89.46% · other public 1.20%

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, 6 Aug 2025, 10 resolutions

5,18,604 shareholders on the register on 30 Jul 2025; present: 26 promoters and 64 others; votes counted by Shri Mitesh Dhabliwala / M/s. Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025.MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.91% for0.09% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.41% · other public 0.03%

    Turnout: all 86.62% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.02% · other public 2.21%

  2. Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.03%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  3. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A N Parekh (DIN: 00111366) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Ordinary
    95.40% for4.60% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 21.27% · other public 0.32%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  4. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Sandeep Batra (DIN: 00871843) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Ordinary
    95.52% for4.48% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 20.69% · other public 1.93%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  5. Ordinary resolution for approval for re-appointment of Shri A N Parekh (DIN: 00111366) as a Whole Time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairman for a further period of 5 (Five) years.
    Ordinary
    92.80% for7.20% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 33.26% · other public 0.33%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  6. Special Resolution for approval for re-appointment of Shri Rajeev Vasudeva (DIN: 02066480) as an Independent Director of the Company.
    Special
    96.45% for3.55% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 16.39% · other public 1.81%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  7. Ordinary Resolution for approval for appointment of Shri Swaminathan K (DIN: 08958758) as a Director of the Company.
    Ordinary
    94.86% for5.14% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 23.72% · other public 0.22%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  8. Ordinary resolution for approval for appointment of Shri Swaminathan K (DIN: 08958758) as a Whole Time Director designated as Director - Operations for a period of 5 (Five) years.
    Ordinary
    92.37% for7.63% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 35.26% · other public 0.08%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  9. Ordinary Resolution for approval for appointment of M/s. Parikh and Associates, Practising Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.19%

    Turnout: all 86.63% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 88.08% · other public 2.21%

  10. Ordinary Resolution for approval for ratification of payment of remuneration to M/s. V J Talati and Co., Cost Auditors for the financial year ending 31st March 2026.
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

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

    Turnout: all 86.61% · promoters 97.57% · institutions 87.99% · other public 2.21%

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.

Postal ballot, 21 May 2025, 4 resolutions

5,30,744 shareholders on the register on 11 Apr 2025; votes counted by Mitesh Dhabliwala / Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Approval for appointment of Shri Bharat Puri (DIN:02173566) as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of the Company
    Ordinary
    92.15% for7.85% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 31.86% · other public 0.87%

    Turnout: all 74.24% · promoters 80.34% · institutions 86.95% · other public 1.16%

  2. Approval for Change in designation of Shri Sudhanshu Vats (DIN:05234702) from Managing Director Designate to Managing Director.
    Ordinary
    99.85% for0.15% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.61% · other public 0.88%

    Turnout: all 74.21% · promoters 80.34% · institutions 86.83% · other public 1.16%

  3. Approval for Change in designation of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN:06994031) from Joint Managing Director Designate to Joint Managing Director.
    Ordinary
    99.84% for0.16% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.65% · other public 0.76%

    Turnout: all 74.19% · promoters 80.34% · institutions 86.72% · other public 1.16%

  4. Approval for appointment of Ms. Jessica Apurva Parekh to the Office or Place of Profit
    OrdinaryPromoters have an interest in it
    87.55% for12.45% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 59.25% · other public 2.60%

    Turnout: all 70.82% · promoters 80.34% · institutions 70.69% · other public 1.19%

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.

Postal ballot, 19 Mar 2025, 2 resolutions

5,26,523 shareholders on the register on 7 Feb 2025; votes counted by Mitesh Dhabliwala / Parikh & Associates.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Appointment of Smt. Meena Ganesh (DIN: 00528252) as an Independent Director of the Company
    Special
    99.79% for0.21% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.97% · other public 5.07%

    Turnout: all 86.22% · promoters 97.70% · institutions 86.61% · other public 0.54%

  2. Appointment of Dr. Vivek Raghavan (DIN: 02672829) as an Independent Director of the Company
    Special
    99.77% for0.23% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 1.08% · other public 4.80%

    Turnout: all 86.22% · promoters 97.70% · institutions 86.61% · other public 0.54%

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, 7 Aug 2024, 10 resolutions

Present: 15 promoters and 46 others.The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024MoreLess
    Ordinary
    99.87% for0.13% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.63% · other public 0.02%

    Turnout: all 84.04% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.39% · other public 2.83%

  2. Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    Ordinary
    99.95% for0.05% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.26% · other public 0.12%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.47% · other public 2.83%

  3. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh (DIN: 00035317) as a Director, who retires by rotation
    Ordinary
    92.97% for7.03% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 34.37% · other public 0.26%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  4. Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Joseph Varghese (DIN: 09770335) as a Director, who retires by rotation
    Ordinary
    95.15% for4.85% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 23.67% · other public 0.32%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  5. Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as a Director of the Company
    Ordinary
    95.76% for4.24% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 20.71% · other public 0.41%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  6. Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as Whole Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director Designate of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years, with effect from May 20, 2024MoreLess
    Ordinary
    95.51% for4.49% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 21.94% · other public 0.41%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  7. Ordinary Resolution for approval for modification in terms of remuneration of Shri Sudhanshu Vats (DIN: 05234702) consequent upon change in his designation from Deputy Managing Director to Managing Director Designate effective from April 01, 2024MoreLess
    Ordinary
    93.76% for6.24% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 30.51% · other public 0.30%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  8. Special Resolution for appointment of Shri Rajeev Gupta (DIN: 00241501) as an Independent Director for a first term of 5 (five) consecutive years upto 6th May, 2029.
    Special
    98.32% for1.68% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 8.20% · other public 0.35%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  9. Special Resolution for appointment of Shri J S Deepak (DIN: 02194470) as an Independent Director for a first term of 5 (five) consecutive years upto 30th June, 2029.
    Special
    99.92% for0.08% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.40% · other public 0.49%

    Turnout: all 84.05% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.46% · other public 2.83%

  10. Ordinary Resolution for ratification of payment of remuneration to M/s. V J Talati & Co., Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2025
    Ordinary
    100.00% for0.00% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 0.00% · other public 0.24%

    Turnout: all 84.03% · promoters 95.45% · institutions 83.36% · other public 2.83%

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.

Postal ballot, 13 Mar 2024, 1 resolution

The company's voting result (opens in a new tab)

  1. Appointment of Mr. Murali Sivaraman (DIN: 01461231) as an IndependentnDirector of the Company
    Special
    98.38% for1.62% against

    Against: promoters 0.00% · institutions 8.36% · other public 1.25%

    Turnout: all 84.40% · promoters 96.98% · institutions 81.95% · other public 3.40%

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.

How mutual funds voted

Fund houses must disclose how they vote at every meeting of a company they hold.Funds that hold it

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 4 Aug 2026, 15 fund houses so far (houses' deadline to file 15 Oct 2026)

Each resolution counts the houses whose vote was matched to it; the rest are listed last.

  • Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2026.MoreLess
    15 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    15 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh (DIN: 00035317) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    15 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    15 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for approval for ratification of payment of remuneration to the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending 31st March 2027.
    11 for0 against
2 proposals not matched to one resolution
  • 5) Ratify remuneration of Rs. 207,000 to V J Talati & Co., Cost Accountants as cost auditors for FY27
    1 for0 against
  • Ratify remuneration of Rs. 207,000 to V J Talati & Co., Cost Accountants as cost auditors for FY27
    3 for0 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 12 Mar 2026, 32 fund houses

  • APPOINTMENT OF DR. NAUSHAD FORBES (DIN: 00630825) AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
    Against Bank of India Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, Unifi Mutual Fund
    • Bank of India Mutual Fund, Jio BlackRock Mutual FundDr. Naushad Forbes, 65, is the Co – chairperson of Forbes Marshall and the Chairperson of Ananta Aspen Centre and the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research. He has experience in sales and marketing, business and senior management, leadership and governance, as well as legal and regulatory matters, finance, accounting, and risk management. We believe, as promoter and chairperson of various Forbes Marshall group companies, his responsibilities are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. With this appointment, he will be an Independent Director on the board of six listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited) Bajaj Auto Limited, Bajaj Finserv Limited, Bajaj Finance Limited, Bajaj Holdings and Investment limited and Zodiac Clothing Company Limited.We note that his attendance at board meetings of Zodiac Clothing Company Limited was below the 75% threshold. Therefore, his high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. Given this, we do not support the resolution.
    • Invesco Mutual FundDr. Naushad Forbes, 65, is the Co – chairperson of Forbes Marshall and the Chairperson of Ananta Aspen Centre and the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research. He has experience in sales and marketing, business and senior management, leadership and governance, as well as legal and regulatory matters, finance, accounting, and risk management. We believe, as promoter and chairperson of various Forbes Marshall group companies, his responsibilities are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. With this appointment, he will be an Independent Director on the board of six listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited) Bajaj Auto Limited, Bajaj Finserv Limited, Bajaj Finance Limited, Bajaj Holdings and Investment limited and Zodiac Clothing Company Limited. We note that his attendance at board meetings of Zodiac Clothing Company Limited was below the 75% threshold. Therefore, his high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. Given this, we do not support the resolution
    • Unifi Mutual FundDr. Naushad Forbes, 65, is the Co – chairperson of Forbes Marshall and the Chairperson of Ananta Aspen Centre and the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research. He has experience in sales and marketing, business and senior management, leadership and governance, as well as legal and regulatory matters, finance, accounting, and risk management. We believe, as promoter and chairperson of various Forbes Marshall group companies, his responsibilities are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. With this appointment, he will be an Independent Director on the board of six listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited) Bajaj Auto Limited, Bajaj Finserv Limited, Bajaj Finance Limited, Bajaj Holdings and Investment limited and Zodiac Clothing Company Limited. We note that his attendance at board meetings of Zodiac Clothing Company Limited was below the 75% threshold. Therefore, his high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. Given this, we do not support the resolution.
    28 for4 against
6 earlier meetings

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 11 Sep 2025, 32 fund houses

Each resolution counts the houses whose vote was matched to it; the rest are listed last.

  • APPOINTMENT OF SHRI SANDEEP KATARIA (DIN: 05183714) AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
    31 for0 against
  • INCREASE IN THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL AND CONSEQUENT ALTERATION TO THE CAPITAL CLAUSE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
    32 for0 against
  • APPROVAL FOR ISSUE OF BONUS EQUITY SHARES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY
    32 for0 against
1 proposal not matched to one resolution
  • Item 1, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 6 Aug 2025, 32 fund houses

Each resolution counts the houses whose vote was matched to it; the rest are listed last.

  • Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025.MoreLess
    31 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    31 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A N Parekh (DIN: 00111366) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Against Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and AN Parekh is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundThe nominee is not considered independent and the overall board independence falls below our expectation.
    29 for2 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Sandeep Batra (DIN: 00871843) as a Director, who retires by rotation.
    Against Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and Sandeep Batra is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundThe nominee is not considered independent and the overall board independence falls below our expectation.
    30 for2 against
  • Ordinary resolution for approval for re-appointment of Shri A N Parekh (DIN: 00111366) as a Whole Time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairman for a further period of 5 (Five) years.
    Against Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund
    • Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual FundA N Parekh, 53, is part of the promoter family and a Whole-time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairperson. He has been on the board since 1 July 2005. A N Parekh received Rs. 100.3 mn in FY25 (including commission of Rs. 83.2 mn), we estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 116.7 mn (including commission of Rs. 98.2 mn). We expect the company to disclose the performance metrics that determine such variable pay and cap his remuneration in absolute terms. We note that his remuneration terms include reimbursement of travel expenses and medical expenses for him and his family. We believe such expenses are personal in nature and should be borne by directors themselves. We support his reappointment on the board. However, given that his remuneration structure includes personal expenses as part of his remuneration, we do not support the resolution.
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and AN Parekh is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundThe nominee is not considered independent and the overall board independence falls below our expectation.
    • Invesco Mutual FundN Parekh, 53, is part of the promoter family and a Whole-time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairperson. He has been on the board since 1 July 2005. A N Parekh received Rs. 100.3 mn in FY25 (including commission of Rs. 83.2 mn), we estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 116.7 mn (including commission of Rs. 98.2 mn). We expect the company to disclose the performance metrics that determine such variable pay and cap his remuneration in absolute terms. We note that his remuneration terms include reimbursement of travel expenses and medical expenses for him and his family. We believe such expenses are personal in nature and should be borne by directors themselves. We support his reappointment on the board. However, given that his remuneration structure includes personal expenses as part of his remuneration, we do not support the resolution
    26 for5 against
  • Special Resolution for approval for re-appointment of Shri Rajeev Vasudeva (DIN: 02066480) as an Independent Director of the Company.
    32 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for approval for appointment of Shri Swaminathan K (DIN: 08958758) as a Director of the Company.
    Against Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and Swaminathan K is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundThe nominee is not considered independent and the overall board independence falls below our expectation.
    29 for2 against
  • Ordinary resolution for approval for appointment of Shri Swaminathan K (DIN: 08958758) as a Whole Time Director designated as Director - Operations for a period of 5 (Five) years.
    Against Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual Fund, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Taurus Mutual Fund
    • Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual Fund, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Taurus Mutual FundSwaminathan K, 60, is President – Manufacturing Operations. He has been associated with the company since 2010. He has over 39 years of experience in the area of manufacturing operations. We estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 27.5 mn (excluding ESOPs). We are unable to estimate Swaminathan K’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Whole – time Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and Swaminathan K is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundThe nominee is not considered independent and the overall board independence falls below our expectation.
    • Invesco Mutual FundSwaminathan K, 60, is President – Manufacturing Operations. He has been associated with the company since 2010. He has over 39 years of experience in the area of manufacturing operations.We estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 27.5 mn (excluding ESOPs). We are unable to estimate Swaminathan K’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Whole – time Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution
    • SBI Mutual FundSwaminathan K, 60, is President – Manufacturing Operations. He has been associated with the company since 2010. He has over 39 years of experience in the area of manufacturing operations. We estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 27.5 mn (excluding ESOPs). We are unable to estimate Swaminathan K’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options/RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Whole – time Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    24 for8 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for approval for appointment of M/s. Parikh and Associates, Practising Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years.
    32 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for approval for ratification of payment of remuneration to M/s. V J Talati and Co., Cost Auditors for the financial year ending 31st March 2026.
    31 for0 against
6 proposals not matched to one resolution
  • Item 1, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 2, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 3, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 5, as a fund house numbered it
    Against Taurus Mutual Fund
    • Taurus Mutual FundA N Parekh, 53, is part of the promoter family and a Whole-time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairperson. He has been on the board since 1 July 2005. A N Parekh received Rs. 100.3 mn in FY25 (including commission of Rs. 83.2 mn), we estimate his annual remuneration at Rs. 116.7 mn (including commission of Rs. 98.2 mn). We expect the company to disclose the performance metrics that determine such variable pay and cap his remuneration in absolute terms. We note that his remuneration terms include reimbursement of travel expenses and medical expenses for him and his family. We believe such expenses are personal in nature and should be borne by directors themselves. We support his reappointment on the board. However, given that his remuneration structure includes personal expenses as part of his remuneration, we do not support the resolution.
    0 for1 against
  • Item 7, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 10, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 21 May 2025, 32 fund houses

  • Approval for appointment of Shri Bharat Puri (DIN:02173566) as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of the Company
    Against Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST the nominee is warranted because the board independence norms are not met and Bharat Puri is a non-independent director nominee.
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST the nominee is warranted because: • The board independence norms are not met (after our reclassification), and Bharat Puri is a non-independent director nominee.
    30 for2 against
  • Approval for Change in designation of Shri Sudhanshu Vats (DIN:05234702) from Managing Director Designate to Managing Director.
    32 for0 against
  • Approval for Change in designation of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN:06994031) from Joint Managing Director Designate to Joint Managing Director.
    32 for0 against
  • Approval for appointment of Ms. Jessica Apurva Parekh to the Office or Place of Profit
    Against Angel One Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, Groww Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Navi Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund, NJ Mutual Fund, PGIM India Mutual Fund, PPFAS Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund, Zerodha Mutual Fund
    • Angel One Mutual FundGovernance Concern: Basis of arriving at remuneration not disclosed; no clarity on whether proposed remuneration is comparable with similar grade employees.
    • Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of India Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual FundMs. Jessica Apurva Parekh is the daughter of Apurva N Parekh, Executive Vice Chairperson, based on public sources. The company proposes to appoint her as Lead – Special Projects, with responsibilities in Digital Marketing and E-commerce and fix her remuneration at Rs. 4.5 mn per annum, subject to periodic increments, as per company policy. There is no clarity on her age and work experience. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee must provide details on the criteria for her selection, how her remuneration is determined and benchmarked, as well as a comprehensive disclosure of her qualifications, experience and suitability to the role. We note that the Board or its Committee are authorised to approve changes in designation and salary revisions, as per the Company’s policies and applicable laws. We raise concern that the resolution is enabling and is valid in perpetuity, therefore, given the uncapped nature of remuneration, future pay levels may be high, without requiring subsequent shareholder approval. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • Bandhan Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Groww Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Navi Mutual Fund, PGIM India Mutual Fund, Zerodha Mutual FundCompliant with law. Governance Concern: Basis of arriving at remuneration not disclosed; no clarity on whether proposed remuneration is comparable with similar grade employees.
    • Franklin Templeton Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted as the executive's remuneration the proposed mandate may limit shareholders' right to review and vote on a periodic basis.
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted in view of the following concerns in the executive's remuneration:• The proposed mandate may limit shareholders' right to review and vote on a periodic basis.
    • Kotak Mahindra Mutual FundThe company proposes to appoint Ms. Jessica Apurva Parekh as Lead Special Projects and fix her remuneration at Rs. 4.5 mn per annum, subject to periodic increments, as per company policy. There is no clarity on her age and work experience. Moreover, the company must provide details on the criteria for her selection, how her remuneration is determined and benchmarked, as well as a comprehensive disclosure of her qualifications, experience and suitability to the role. Based on the lack of clarity on the disclosures, voting against.
    • Nippon India Mutual FundGovernance Concern and Inadequate disclosure
    • NJ Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual FundMs. Jessica Apurva Parekh is the daughter of Apurva N Parekh, Executive Vice Chairperson, based on public sources. The company proposes to appoint her as Lead – Special Projects and fix her remuneration at Rs. 4.5 mn per annum, subject to periodic increments, as per company policy. There is no clarity on her age and work experience. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee must provide details on the criteria for her selection, how her remuneration is determined and benchmarked, as well as a comprehensive disclosure of her qualifications, experience and suitability to the role. There is no clarity on her exact roles and responsibilities as Lead – Special Projects. We note that the Board or its Committee are authorised to approve changes in designation and salary revisions, as per the Company’s policies and applicable laws. We raise concern that the resolution is enabling and is valid in perpetuity, therefore, given the uncapped nature of remuneration, future pay levels may be high, without requiring subsequent shareholder approval. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • PPFAS Mutual FundInadequate disclosures.
    • SBI Mutual FundMs. Jessica Apurva Parekh is the daughter of Apurva N Parekh, Executive Vice Chairperson, based on public sources. The company proposes to appoint her as Lead – Special Projects, with responsibilities in Digital Marketing and E-commerce and fix her remuneration at Rs. 4.5 mn per annum, subject to periodic increments, as per company policy. Though we have no problem with the compensation being offered to Ms. Jessica, we observe that the compensation is uncapped and the resolution is enabling and is valid in perpetuity therefore making it unapplicable for subsequent shareholder approvals. In the absence of clarity, we do not support the resolution.
    13 for19 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 19 Mar 2025, 31 fund houses

Each resolution counts the houses whose vote was matched to it; the rest are listed last.

  • Appointment of Smt. Meena Ganesh (DIN: 00528252) as an Independent Director of the Company
    31 for0 against
  • Appointment of Dr. Vivek Raghavan (DIN: 02672829) as an Independent Director of the Company
    30 for0 against
1 proposal not matched to one resolution
  • Item 2, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 7 Aug 2024, 23 fund houses

Each resolution counts the houses whose vote was matched to it; the rest are listed last.

  • Ordinary Resolution for Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company together with the reports of Board of Directors and Auditors’ thereon and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company with Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024MoreLess
    22 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for declaration of dividend on Equity Shares
    22 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh (DIN: 00035317) as a Director, who retires by rotation
    Against HSBC Mutual Fund
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST the following nominee is warranted because: • The board independence norms are not met (after our reclassification), and Ajay Balvantray Parekh, Joseph Varghese and Kavinder Singh are non-independent director nominees.
    21 for1 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for re-appointment of Shri Joseph Varghese (DIN: 09770335) as a Director, who retires by rotation
    Against HSBC Mutual Fund
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST the following nominee is warranted because: • The board independence norms are not met (after our reclassification), and Ajay Balvantray Parekh, Joseph Varghese and Kavinder Singh are non-independent director nominees.
    21 for1 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as a Director of the Company
    Against HSBC Mutual Fund
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST the following nominee is warranted because: • The board independence norms are not met (after our reclassification), and Ajay Balvantray Parekh, Joseph Varghese and Kavinder Singh are non-independent director nominees.
    20 for1 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031) as Whole Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director Designate of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years, with effect from May 20, 2024MoreLess
    Against DSP Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund
    • DSP Mutual FundKavinder Singh, 59, is former Managing Director, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited. He has over 38 years of experience in FMCG and Hospitality sector. The company seeks to appoint him as Whole – Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director for five years from 20 May 2024. We are unable to estimate Kavinder Singh’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Joint Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted in view of the following concern: • The board independence norms are not met after our re-classification, and Kavinder Singh is a non-independent nominee.
    • Invesco Mutual FundKavinder Singh, 59, is former Managing Director, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited. He has over 38 years of experience in FMCG and Hospitality sector. The company seeks to appoint him as Whole – Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director for five years from 20 May 2024. We are unable to estimate Kavinder Singh’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Joint Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution
    • Sundaram Mutual Fund"Kavinder Singh, 59, is former Managing Director, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited. He has over 38 years of experience in FMCG and Hospitality sector. The company seeks to appoint him as Whole – Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director for five years from 20 May 2024. We are unable to estimate Kavinder Singh’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Joint Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution."
    18 for4 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for approval for modification in terms of remuneration of Shri Sudhanshu Vats (DIN: 05234702) consequent upon change in his designation from Deputy Managing Director to Managing Director Designate effective from April 01, 2024MoreLess
    Against DSP Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund
    • DSP Mutual FundSudhanshu Vats was appointed as Deputy Managing Director for five years on 10 August 2022. The company seeks to redesignate him as Managing Director w.e.f. 1 April 2024 for his remaining term which ends on 17 May 2027.Sudhanshu Vats received Rs. 514.7 mn as remuneration in FY24, including fair value of ESOPs and RSUs granted to him, higher than peers. We are unable to estimate his total compensation over his tenure, as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his redesignation as Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • HSBC Mutual FundA vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted in view of the following concerns: • The company has failed to specify the quantum of stock options that he is entitled to receive each year. • The performance targets and thresholds for determining variable pay including stock options have not been disclosed. • After including fair value of stock options, his pay is competitively positioned.
    • Invesco Mutual FundSudhanshu Vats was appointed as Deputy Managing Director for five years on 10 August 2022. The company seeks to redesignate him as Managing Director w.e.f. 1 April 2024 for his remaining term which ends on 17 May 2027. Sudhanshu Vats received Rs. 514.7 mn as remuneration in FY24, including fair value of ESOPs and RSUs granted to him, higher than peers. We are unable to estimate his total compensation over his tenure, as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his redesignation as Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    • Sundaram Mutual Fund"Sudhanshu Vats was appointed as Deputy Managing Director for five years on 10 August 2022. The company seeks to redesignate him as Managing Director w.e.f. 1 April 2024 for his remaining term which ends on 17 May 2027. Sudhanshu Vats received Rs. 514.7 mn as remuneration in FY24, including fair value of ESOPs and RSUs granted to him, higher than peers. We are unable to estimate his total compensation over his tenure, as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his redesignation as Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution."
    17 for4 against
  • Special Resolution for appointment of Shri Rajeev Gupta (DIN: 00241501) as an Independent Director for a first term of 5 (five) consecutive years upto 6th May, 2029.
    Against DSP Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund
    • DSP Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual FundRajeev Gupta, 66, is founding Partner of Arpwood Capital, a boutique investment banking and advisory firm. He was Managing Director of Carlyle Asia and Head of India buyout team from 2005 to 2010. Rajeev Gupta serves as an Independent Director on the board of five listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited). Given their full-time responsibilities, regulations allow whole time directors of listed companies to be independent directors in a maximum of three listed companies. We believe that his responsibilities as the founding partner of Arpwood Capital are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. Therefore, the high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. We do not support his appointment
    • Sundaram Mutual Fund"Rajeev Gupta, 66, is founding Partner of Arpwood Capital, a boutique investment banking and advisory firm. He was Managing Director of Carlyle Asia and Head of India buyout team from 2005 to 2010. Rajeev Gupta serves as an Independent Director on the board of five listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited). Given their full-time responsibilities, regulations allow whole time directors of listed companies to be independent directors in a maximum of three listed companies. We believe that his responsibilities as the founding partner of Arpwood Capital are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. Therefore, the high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. We do not support his appointment"
    19 for3 against
  • Special Resolution for appointment of Shri J S Deepak (DIN: 02194470) as an Independent Director for a first term of 5 (five) consecutive years upto 30th June, 2029.
    22 for0 against
  • Ordinary Resolution for ratification of payment of remuneration to M/s. V J Talati & Co., Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2025
    21 for0 against
13 proposals not matched to one resolution
  • Item 1, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 2, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 3, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 4, as a fund house numbered it
    Against Taurus Mutual Fund
    • Taurus Mutual FundKavinder Singh, 59, is former Managing Director, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited. He has over 38 years of experience in FMCG and Hospitality sector. The company seeks to appoint him as Whole – Time Director designated as Joint Managing Director for five years from 20 May 2024. We are unable to estimate Kavinder Singh’s total compensation as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his appointment as Joint Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    0 for1 against
  • Item 5, as a fund house numbered it
    Against Taurus Mutual Fund
    • Taurus Mutual FundRajeev Gupta, 66, is founding Partner of Arpwood Capital, a boutique investment banking and advisory firm. He was Managing Director of Carlyle Asia and Head of India buyout team from 2005 to 2010. Rajeev Gupta serves as an Independent Director on the board of five listed companies (including Pidilite Industries Limited). Given their full-time responsibilities, regulations allow whole time directors of listed companies to be independent directors in a maximum of three listed companies. We believe that his responsibilities as the founding partner of Arpwood Capital are equivalent to a whole-time directorship. Therefore, the high number of directorships on listed companies is not in keeping with the spirit of the regulation. We do not support his appointment
    0 for1 against
  • Item 6, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 7, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 8, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 9, as a fund house numbered it
    1 for0 against
  • Item 10, as a fund house numbered it
    Against Taurus Mutual Fund
    • Taurus Mutual FundSudhanshu Vats was appointed as Deputy Managing Director for five years on 10 August 2022. The company seeks to redesignate him as Managing Director w.e.f. 1 April 2024 for his remaining term which ends on 17 May 2027. Sudhanshu Vats received Rs. 514.7 mn as remuneration in FY24, including fair value of ESOPs and RSUs granted to him, higher than peers. We are unable to estimate his total compensation over his tenure, as he is entitled to receive stock options / RSUs, for which there is no guidance provided, nor is there an absolute cap. Given the company’s past track record on stock option grants to Executives, stock options/RSUs will likely form the majority of his remuneration structure. The remuneration terms, therefore, are open ended: the company must cap overall remuneration in absolute amounts and disclose the quantum of stock options that he is eligible to receive, including the performance metrics which determine his variable pay and stock options. While we support his redesignation as Managing Director, due to lack of adequate disclosures, we are unable to estimate his overall remuneration. Hence, we are unable to support the resolution.
    0 for1 against
  • To approve,appointment of Cost Auditors M/s. V J Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, (Registration No. R00213) as Directors of the Company.
    1 for0 against
  • To approve,Appointment of Shri Sudhanshu Vats (DIN: 05234702) as Deputy Managing Director.
    1 for0 against
  • To approve, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Shri Kavinder Singh (DIN: 06994031), who was appointed as an Additional Director of the Company.
    1 for0 against

Mutual fund votes, meeting of 13 Mar 2024, 22 fund houses

  • Appointment of Mr. Murali Sivaraman (DIN: 01461231) as an IndependentnDirector of the Company
    22 for0 against

Each fund house counted once, from its own disclosure; the reasons are its own words.

Fines and tax disputes

Reported in the filing for the quarter to Jun 2026.

  • Fine or penaltyJoint Commissioner, CGST Appeals-I, DelhiSince 25 Apr 2026

    Imposition of penalty of Rs. 4,20,715/- under the applicable provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act for the FY 2019-20.

  • Fine or penaltyAssistant Commissioner, Sector-4, Mobile Squad-6, Uttar PradeshSince 28 May 2026

    Imposition of penalty of Rs. 2,43,368/- under the applicable provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act for the detention of the vehicle on 28th May, 2026.

  • Tax disputeJoint /Additional Commissioner CGST & CX, Mumbai SouthSince 17 Apr 2026
    Appeal will be filed against the Order dated 17.4.26 before the 1st appellate authoity i.e Commissioner (A).
    At the filing before: Order passed for disallowance of TRAN-1 credit of Rs. 22 Crores along with imposition of an equivalent penalty for FY 2017-18. Pursuant to the verification, the adjudicating authority passed an order dated 17.04.2026, allowing Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs.21.62 crore and disallowing only Rs.0.80 lakh.MoreLess
  • Tax disputeCommissioner CGST, DelhiSince 28 Apr 2026
    Appeal will be filed before the GSTAT.
    At the filing before: Order received in GSTR-3B 2A amounting to Rs. 0.42 Crores regarding ITC mismatch for FY 2019-20.
  • Tax disputeTax Authority at the National Faceless Assessment Centre, Income Tax Department, New DelhiSince 10 May 2026
    The case is pending for disposal with Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)
    At the filing before: For the Assessment Year (AY) 2023-24, the tax authority at the National Faceless Assessment Centre, Income-tax Department, New Delhi, completed the assessment order under section 143(3) of the Income-tax Act 1961 by making certain transfer pricing adjustments, disallowances of deductions/expenses claimed, etc. and raising a demand of Rs. 14.32 Crs.MoreLess
  • Tax disputeDeputy Commissioner of Income-tax 3(2)(1), MumbaiSince 23 May 2026
    The Company has filed an appeal and is pending for disposal with Income Tax Appellate Tribunal - Mumbai.
    At the filing before: For the Assessment Year 2020-21, the Principal Commissioner of income tax has invoked the provision of section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and considered the ealier order passed under section 143(3) of the Act as erronious to the extent of claim of deduction under section 80G of the Act of CSR expenses of Rs. 13.16 Crore. The Principal Commissioner has given direction to the Assessing Officer to examine the claim of CSR expenses and take necessary action.MoreLess
  • Tax disputeCommissioner of State Tax, MaharashtraSince 25 May 2026
    Appeal will be filed before GST Appellate Tribunal.
    At the filing before: Order amounting to Rs. 3.05 Crores passed by GST 1st Appellate Authority w.r.t. ITC disallowance on business promotion expense u/s 17(5) for the year 2021-22.
  • Tax disputeCommissioner of State Tax, MaharashtraSince 30 Jun 2026
    Appeal will be filed before GST Appellate Tribunal.
    At the filing before: Order amounting to Rs. 8.78 Crores passed by GST 1st Appellate Authority w.r.t. : a) GSTR-3B 2A ITC mismatch and b) ITC disallowance on business promotion expense u/s 17(5).
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  • Tax disputeCommissioner of State Tax, MaharashtraSince 30 Jun 2026
    Appeal will be filed before GST Appellate Tribunal.
    At the filing before: Order amounting to Rs. 3.19 Crores passed by GST 1st Appellate Authority w.r.t. ITC disallowance on business promotion expense u/s 17(5).

In the company's own words, from its latest governance filing.

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

At most 3 complaints open, quarter to Dec 2025.
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
Yes
The chair is related to the managing director
No
The filing has a part on fines and penalties
Yes
The filing has a part on tax disputes
Yes
There was a cyber security incident in the quarter
No

The company's own answers in its filing.