Vedanta Limited Shareholders Approve Appointment of S.V. Murali Dhar Rao as Independent Director
Vedanta Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. S.V. Murali Dhar Rao as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The one-year term is effective from April 01, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The special resolution passed with 99.59% of votes in favour during the e-voting period from April 8 to May 7, 2026.
The appointment of an independent director is a significant corporate governance event that can influence board decisions and oversight, impacting the company's strategic direction and stakeholder relations.
The appointment of a new director was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders, indicating strong support and confidence.
Vedanta Limited has announced the declaration of voting results for a postal ballot, confirming the approval of shareholders for the appointment of Mr. S.V. Murali Dhar Rao as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The approval was sought via a special resolution and was passed with the requisite majority.
The appointment of Mr. Rao, holding DIN: 11003912, is effective for a first term of one year, commencing from April 01, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The e-voting process for this resolution took place from April 08, 2026, to May 07, 2026. The Scrutinizer's Report, dated May 08, 2026, confirms that the resolution received overwhelming support, with 99.59% of the votes cast in favour and only 0.41% against.
Out of 7137 total remote e-voting responses, 6749 were in favour, representing 3,166,878,023 votes, while 388 responses were against, with 13,048,578 votes. The company has made the voting results and the Scrutinizer's Report available on its website and the website of its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited.
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