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Bharat Wire Ropes Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026
Apr 3, 2026
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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Ref.: BWRL/2025-26/SE/ Misc./23
03[rd] April, 2026
To,
National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited , Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block G, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Dalal Street, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051 Mumbai – 400001 NSE Symbol - BHARATWIRE BSE Scrip Code: 539799
Subject: Intimation pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 – Notice of Postal Ballot.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed herewith a copy of the Postal Ballot Notice dated 07[th] March, 2026 together with the Explanatory Statement thereto, seeking consent of the Members of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited (“ the Company”), on the following items of special business:
- Appointment of M/S. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountant as Statutory Auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancy - Ordinary Resolution
In compliance with the relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time, the Postal Ballot Notice is being sent by electronic mode only to those Members whose names appear in the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners and whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories as on the cut-off date i.e. Tuesday, 31[st] March, 2026.
The Company has engaged the services of KFin Technologies Limited (“RTA”), for facilitating remote e-voting to enable the Members to cast their votes electronically. The detailed procedure for remote e- voting is given in the Notice of Postal Ballot. The remote e-voting period commences from Monday, 06[th] April, 2026 at 09:00 hours (IST) and concludes on Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026 at 17:00 hours (IST).
The Postal Ballot Notice is also being uploaded on the Company’s website i.e. www.bharatwireropes.com and also on the website of RTA i.e. https://evoting.kfintech.com.
The results of the Postal Ballot will be declared within two working days of the conclusion of the Postal Ballot and will be uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.bharatwireropes.com and also on the website of RTA i.e. https://evoting.kfintech.com.
Request you to kindly take the above on records.
For Bharat Wire Ropes Limited
GovindaMa Digitally signed by GovindaMangaru Soni Date: 2026.04.03 ngaru Soni 18:32:39 +05'30'
Govinda Soni Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Membership No.: F12937
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BHARAT WIRE ROPES LIMITED Corporate Identity Number (CIN): L27200MH1986PLC040468
Regd. Office: Plot No. 4, MIDC, Chalisgaon Industrial Area, Village - Khadki, Taluka - Chalisgaon, District – Jalgaon - 424 101, Maharashtra, India Tel: +91-022-66824600 ; Fax: +91-022-66824666
Corporate Office: 10[th] Floor, Times Tower, Kamala City, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai – 400 013 Website: www.bharatwireropes.com, E-mail: [email protected]
NOTICE OF POSTAL BELLOT
[Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]
| VOTING STARTS ON | VOTING ENDS ON |
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| Monday, 06thApril, 2026 (09:00 AM) (IST) | Tuesday, 05thMay, 2026 (05.00 PM) (IST) |
Dear Member(s),
NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 108, 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (the ‘Act’) read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (the ‘Rules’), Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (‘SS-2’), Regulation 44 and Regulation 36(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), including any statutory modification(s), clarification(s), substitution(s) or reenactment(s) thereof for the time being in force, General Circular Nos. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, read with other relevant circulars, including General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025 (‘MCA Circulars’) issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and any other applicable laws and regulations, the Resolutions appended below are proposed for approval of the members of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited (‘the Company’), through postal ballot by way of voting through electronic means (‘remote e-voting’) only.
The Statement, pursuant to the provisions of Section 102(1) and other applicable provisions of the Act read with Rules made thereunder, setting out all material facts relating to the resolutions proposed in this Notice and information as required under the Listing Regulations and circulars issued thereunder are also attached.
In compliance with the MCA Circulars, this Postal Ballot Notice (‘Notice’) is being sent only in electronic form to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories/Registrar & Transfer Agents to enable them to cast their votes electronically. Accordingly, physical copy of the Notice along with Postal Ballot Form and pre-paid business reply envelope will not be sent to the Members. For the purpose of remote e-voting, the Company has engaged the services of KFin Technologies Limited and Members are requested to follow the procedure as stated in the Notes appended to this Notice for casting of
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votes by remote e-voting. The Notice will also be placed on the website of the Company at www.bharatwireropes.com and on the website of RTA i.e. KFin Technologies Limited at https://evoting.kfintech.com/public/Downloads.aspx. The Notice can also be accessed from the website of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited (‘BSE’) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (‘NSE’) at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively.
The remote e-voting period commences from Monday, 06[th] April, 2026 at 09.00 AM (IST) and concludes on Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026 at 5.00 PM (IST). The remote e-voting will be disabled by KFin Technologies Limited thereafter.
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Mihen Halani from M/s. Mihen Halani & Associates (Membership Number: FCS 9926, Certificate of Practice: 12015), Company Secretaries in Practice, as the Scrutinizer for scrutinizing the Postal Ballot voting process through remote e-voting in a fair and transparent manner.
The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of the Company, or any person authorized by the Chairman of the Company upon completion of the scrutiny of the votes cast through e-voting. The results of the Postal Ballot will be declared within two (2) working days of the conclusion of the Postal Ballot. The said results along with the Scrutinizer’s Report would be intimated to BSE and NSE, where the securities of the Company are listed. Additionally, the results will also be uploaded on the Company’s website www.bharatwireropes.com and on the website of RTA i.e. https://www.kfintech.com/
The last date of e-voting, i.e. Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026 shall be the date on which the resolutions would be deemed to have been passed, if approved by the requisite majority.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
ITEM NO. 1 : APPOINTMENT OF M/S. BORKAR & MUZUMDAR , CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AS STATUTORY AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO FILL THE CASUAL VACANCY.
To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 139, 141 & 142 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time and any other applicable law for the time being in force (including any statutory amendments or modifications or amendment thereto or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), and based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company, M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101569W), be and are hereby appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company with effect from 07[TH] March, 2026, to fill casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, and Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101961W/W 100036) to hold the office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, at a remuneration not exceeding Rs.10 Lakhs (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) plus applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses”
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Mr. Murarilal Mittal (Managing Director) or Mr. Mayank Mittal (Joint Managing Director) or Sushil Sharda (Whole-Time Director) or Mr. Govinda Soni (Company Secretary
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& Compliance Officer) of the Company be and are hereby authorized to file necessary e-forms with Registrar of Companies for appointment of Statutory Auditor and to do all such other acts as may be necessary to give effect to the aforesaid resolution.”
By Order of the Board of Directors of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited Sd/Govinda Soni Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Membership No.: F12937
Place: Mumbai Date: 07[TH] March, 2026
Registered Office:
Plot No 4, MIDC, Chalisgaon Industrial Area, Village-Khadaki, Tal. - Chalisgaon, Dist. - Jalgaon – 424101, Maharashtra, India. CIN: L27200MH1986PLC040468 Website: www.bharatwireropes.com
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Notes:
1. The Explanatory Statement pursuant to Sections 102 and 110 of the Companies, 2013 (‘Act’) read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (‘Rules’) and other applicable provisions, as amended from time to time setting out all material facts relating to the resolutions mentioned in this Postal Ballot Notice is annexed hereto.
2. In compliance with the MCA Circulars, the Notice is being sent by electronic mode only to those Members, whose names appear in the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners and whose e-mail IDs are registered with the Company/ Depositories as on the cut-off date i.e., Tuesday, 31st March, 2026. The Members who have not registered their e-mail IDs are requested to follow the instructions given under Note No. 8.
3. In compliance with the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Act, read with the Rules, the MCA Circulars and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), the Company is offering facility of remote e-voting to all the Members to enable them to cast their votes electronically only. The Company has appointed M/s. KFin Technologies Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents ('RTA') of the Company For the purpose of remote e-voting.
4. The helpline number regarding any query/assistance for participation in remote e-voting is 1800 309 4001 (toll free).
5. The remote e-voting period commences on Monday, 06th April, 2026 at 09.00 AM (IST) and concludes on Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026 at 05.00 PM (IST). The remote e-voting module shall thereafter be disabled by KFin Technologies Limited. Once the vote on resolutions is cast by the Member, the Member shall not be allowed to change it subsequently. Resolutions passed by the Members through this Postal Ballot (through remote e-voting) shall be deemed to have been passed as if it has been passed at a General Meeting of the Members. The resolutions, if approved by the requisite majority of Members by means of Postal Ballot, shall be deemed to have been passed on the last date of remote e-voting, i.e. Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026.
6. The Members whose names appear in the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, being the cut-off date, are entitled to vote on the Resolutions set forth in this Notice through remote e-voting only. The voting rights of Members shall be in proportion to their share in the paidup equity share capital of the Company as on the said cut-off date. Hard copy of the Postal Ballot Notice along with the Postal Ballot Form and pre-paid business reply envelope will not be sent to the Members for this Postal Ballot and Members are required to communicate their assent or dissent only through the remote e-voting system.
7. This Notice is also available on the Company’s website i.e. www.bharatwireropes.com and also on the website of stock exchanges i.e. www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com and on the website of RTA at https://evoting.kfintech.com. A person who is not a member as on the cut-off date should treat this Notice of Postal Ballot for information purposes only.
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8. The Members holding shares in physical mode and who have not updated their email addresses with the Company are requested to inform the particulars of their bank account, change of postal address and email ids to our RTA i.e. KFin Technologies Limited (Unit: Bharat Wire Ropes Limited), Plot 31-32, Karvy Selenium, Tower B, Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad – 500 032 along with relevant enclosures or scanned copies of the documents may alternatively be mailed to the Company on the email id [email protected] with all the forms and proofs duly signed. Members holding shares in demat form who have not updated their email addresses with the depository/depository participant are requested to approach the concerned depository participant to update their email addresses.
9. Members holding shares in Electronic (demat) form or in physical mode are requested to quote their DPID & Client ID or Folio details respectively in all correspondences, to the RTA i.e. KFin Technologies Limited (Unit: Bharat Wire Ropes Limited), Plot 31-32, Karvy Selenium, Tower B, Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad – 500 032 or the Secretarial Department of the Company.
10. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of the Company, or any person authorized by the Chairman of the Company upon completion of the scrutiny of the votes cast through e-voting. The results of the Postal Ballot will be declared within two (2) working days of the conclusion of the Postal Ballot. The said results along with the Scrutinizer’s Report would be intimated to BSE and NSE, where the securities of the Company are listed. Additionally, the results will also be uploaded on the Company’s website www.bharatwireropes.com and on the website of RTA i.e. https://evoting.kfintech.com.
11. Institutional/Corporate members are encouraged to vote through remote e-voting. We also request them to send, a duly certified copy of the Board Resolution authorizing their representative to vote through remote e-voting on its behalf at [email protected] and [email protected], pursuant to Section 113 of the Companies Act, 2013.
12. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated furnishing of PAN, Nomination details and KYC details (i.e., Contact details, bank account details, Specimen signature etc.) by holders of physical securities in prescribed forms. Any service requests or complaints received from the Member, will not be processed by RTA till the aforesaid details/ documents are provided to RTA. Accordingly, Members are requested to send requests in the prescribed forms to the RTA of the Company for availing of various investor services as per the SEBI Master Circular dated May 17, 2023. Relevant details and forms prescribed by SEBI in this regard are made available under investors section on the website of the Company at www.bharatwireropes.com. Further, the complete contact details of the RTA, KFin Technologies Limited is also available on the website of the Company.
13. Members may note that the Notice of the Postal Ballot will also be available on the Company's website www.bharatwireropes.com and websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively, and on the website of KFin Technologies Limited at https://evoting.kfintech.com.
14. Pursuant to Section 108 and Section 110 of the Act, Rule 22 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended and Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
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India, the Company is pleased to provide the facility of remote e-voting to all the members as per applicable Regulations relating to e-voting. The complete instructions on e-voting facility provided by the Company are annexed to this Notice, explaining the process of e-voting with necessary user id and password.
15. The Company has fixed, Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as Cut-off date for determining the eligibility of Members entitled to vote. The remote e-voting shall remain open for a period of thirty days commencing from Monday, 06[th] April, 2026 (9.00 am) to, Tuesday, 05[th ] May, 2026 (5.00 pm) (both days inclusive).
16. All documents referred to in the accompanying Notice and the Explanatory Statement shall be open for inspection at the Corporate Office of the Company/Electronic mode during normal business hours (10:00 hours to 18:00 hours) on all working days except Saturdays and Sundays, up to Last date of E-Voting. Members who wish to inspect, may send their request through an email at [email protected].
17. In line with the measures of “Green Initiatives”, the Act provides for sending Notice of the Postal ballot and all other correspondences through electronic mode. Hence, Members who have not registered their mail IDs so far with their depository participants are requested to register their email ID for receiving all the communications including Notices etc., in electronic mode. The Company is concerned about the environment and utilizes natural resources in a sustainable way.
18. The Securities and Exchange Board of India ('SEBI') has mandated the submission of Permanent Account (PAN) by every participant in securities market. Members holding shares in electronic mode are, therefore, requested to submit their PAN to their depository participants with whom they are maintaining their demat accounts. Members holding shares in physical mode can submit their PAN to the Company / to our RTA.
19. Non-Resident Indian Members are requested to inform our RTA/respective depository participants, immediately of any:
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a) Change in their residential status on return to India for permanent settlement.
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b) Particulars of their bank account maintained in India with complete name, branch, account type, account number and address of the bank with pin code number, if not furnished earlier.
By Order of the Board of Directors of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited Sd/Govinda Soni Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Membership No.: F12937
Place: Mumbai Date: 07[th] March, 2026
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 102 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
ITEM NO. 1 : APPOINTMENT OF M/S. BORKAR & MUZUMDAR , CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AS STATUTORY AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO FILL THE CASUAL VACANCY.
The Members of the Company, at the 39[th] Annual General Meeting held on 25[th ] September, 2025, had appointed M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101961W/W-100036), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for their first term of five years, i.e., from FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30. Subsequently, the Statutory Auditors requested an increase in the audit fees. The audit fees currently offered to the Statutory Auditors are already significantly higher than those paid during the previous audit period. Considering that the Company’s business operations remain substantially at the same level, it would be difficult for the Company to accommodate any further increase in the audit fees. In view of the above, M/s. CNK & Associates LLP tendered their resignation as the Statutory Auditors of the Company vide their letter dated 09[th] February, 2026, thereby resulting in a casual vacancy in the office of the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The outgoing Statutory Auditors had submitted their Limited Review Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 as per provisions of clause 6.1 of SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January, 2026.
As per the provisions of Section 139(8) of the Companies Act 2013, any casual vacancy caused in the office of Statutory Auditor shall be filled by the Board of Directors within thirty days from the date of resignation of such auditor and shall also be approved by the Company at their general meeting convened within three months of the recommendation of the Board and he shall hold the office till the conclusion of the next annual general meeting.
Accordingly, in order to fill the said casual vacancy, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 07[th] March, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountant, (Firm Registration No. 101569W) as Statutory Auditors to fill the casual vacancy and to hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to the approval by the members.
The proposed remuneration for M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountant for the statutory audit of quarter and year ended 31[st] March, 2026 is capped at Rs. 10 Lakhs (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), plus applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses. Additionally, the Company may engage the Statutory Auditors for certifications required under various regulations, or as may be required by banks, clients, or other authorities, and for other permissible non-audit services. Such services shall be remunerated on mutually agreed terms, subject to obtaining necessary approvals or ratifications, wherever required under applicable law.
M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountant have confirmed that their appointment, if made, will be within the limit specified under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013. They have also confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as statutory auditors in terms of the provisions of the proviso to Section 139 and Section 141 of the Act and the provisions of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014. Additional information as required pursuant to Listing Regulations is provided as Annexure A to this Notice.
The Board of Directors recommends the resolution set out in Item No. 01 of the Notice for approval of the Members as an Ordinary Resolution.
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None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and/or their relatives are, in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the proposed resolution, except to the extent of their shareholding, if any, in the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited Sd/Govinda Soni Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Membership No.: F12937
Place: Mumbai Date: 07[th] March, 2026
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PURSUANT TO REGULATION 36(5) OF THE SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015
Annexure A
| Proposed Fees Payable to Statutory Auditor |
The proposed remuneration for M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountants for the statutory audit of the quarter and year ended 31stMarch, 2026, is capped at Rs. 10 Lakhs (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket Expenses. |
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| Terms of Appointment | To hold office until the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting and that they shall conduct the Statutory Audit for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2026 and such other audit/ review/ certification/ work as may be required and/or deemed expedient. |
| Any material change in the fee payable to such auditor from that paid to the outgoing auditor along with the rationale for such change |
There is no material change in the audit fees payable to the proposed Statutory Auditors as compared to the outgoing auditors. The audit fees offered to the proposed auditors to conduct the audit for the quarter and year ended 31stMarch, 2026 is Rs. 10 Lakhs, which in the range of audit fees payable to the previous auditors during the last audit period. Accordingly, the proposed remuneration is broadly in line with the earlier fee structure and has been determined considering the scope of audit, size of operations of the Company,andprevailing professional standards. |
| Basis of Recommendation of Appointment |
The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, at their respective meetings held on 07thMarch, 2026, considered various parameters such as the firm’s audit experience across industries, market standing, clientele served, technical expertise, governance standards, etc., and found M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountants, suitable for the appointment. Accordingly, the same has been recommended |
| Details in relation to and credentials of the statutory auditor proposed to be appointed |
Borkar & Muzumdar (“B&M”) is a reputed firm of Chartered Accountants with over 75 years of experience. They are offering a wide array of specialized services including Assurance, Taxation Consultancy and Financial Advisory Services catering to a diverse set of organizations across India. Apart from Statutory audits, their comprehensive services suite includes Risk based internal audits, Internal Financial Control Reviews, Investigation Assignments, Due Diligence Reporting, Tax structuring and Data verification assignments involving use of special audit software/ tools. Their practice is built around 19 partners supported by a team of over 230 Staff comprising qualified Chartered Accountants, experienced associates, trainees and support personnel. The Firm is having vary expereince in Statutory Audit for Manufacturing, Service Companies. They have been extending service as the Statutory Central Auditors of several Public and Private Sector Banks, other Private and Public Sector Undertakings, NBFCs, Insurance Companies. |
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR E-VOTING
I. Remote e-voting:
In compliance with the provisions of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended and as per Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), the Company is providing e-voting facility through KFin Technologies Limited (‘KFintech’) on all resolutions set forth in this Postal Ballot ~~/ AGM/ EGM~~ Notice, to Members holding shares as on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, being the cut -off date fixed for determine eligible members to participate in the remote e-voting process. The instructions for e-Voting are given herein below.
As per the SEBI circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/242 dated December 9, 2020 on “e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies”, and as part of increasing the efficiency of the voting process, e-voting process has been enabled to all individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode to vote through their demat account maintained with depositories / websites of depositories / depository participants.
Individual demat account holders would be able to cast their vote without registering again with the e-Voting service providers (ESPs) thereby not only facilitating seamless authentication but also enhancing ease and convenience of participating in e-Voting process. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and e-mail ID with their DPs to access e-Voting facility.
Any person holding shares in physical form and non-individual shareholders, may obtain the login ID and password by sending a request at [email protected] However, if he / she /it is already registered with KFintech for remote e-Voting then he /she /it can use his / her /its existing User ID and password for casting the vote.
The details of the process and manner for remote e-Voting are explained herein below:
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Step 1: Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:
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| 1. User already registered for IDeAS facility: I. Visit URL: https://eservices.nsdl.com II. Click on the “Beneficial Owner” icon under “Login” under ‘IDeAS’ section. III. On the new page, enter User ID and Password. Post successful authentication, click on “Access to e- Voting” IV. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider (i.e. KFintech) and you will be re- directed to e-Voting service provider website for casting the vote during the remote e-Voting period. 2. User not registered for IDeAS e-Services: I. To register click on link: https://eservices.nsdl.com II. Select “Register Online for IDeAS” or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/Secure Web/IdeasDirectReg.jsp III. Proceed with completing the required fields. IV. Follow steps given in points 1. 3. Alternatively by directly accessing the e- Voting website of NSDL: |
1. Existing user who have opted for Easi / Easiest: I. Visit ~~URL~~: II. htt~~ps://web.cdslindi~~a.com/myeasi token/home/login or URL:www.cdslindia.com III. Click on New System Myeasi IV. Login with your registered user id and password. V. The user will see the e-Voting Menu. The Menu will have links of ESP i.e. KFintech e- Voting portal. VI. Click on e-Voting service provider name to cast your vote. 2. User not registered for Easi/Easiest: I. Option to register is available at https://web.cdslindia.com/myeas itoken/Home/EasiRegistration II. Proceed with completing the required fields. III. Post registration is completed, follow the steps given in point 1. |
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I. Open URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/
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II. Click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.
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III. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number held with NSDL), Password / OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.
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IV. Post successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page.
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V. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider name and you will be redirected to KFintech e-Voting website for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
3. Alternatively, by directly accessing the e-Voting website of CDSL: I. Visit URL: www.cdslindia.com
II. Provide your demat Account Number and PAN No.
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III. System will authenticate user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the demat Account.
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IV. After successful authentication, user will be provided links for the respective ESP, i.e. KFintech where the e- Voting is in progress.
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V. Click on company name and you will be redirected to KFintech e- voting website for casting your vote during the remote e- voting period.
Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants.
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I. You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your demat accounts / websites of Depository Participants registered with NSDL /CDSL for e- Voting facility.
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II. Once logged-in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Once you click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL / CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature.
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III. Click on options available against company name or e-Voting service provider – KFintech and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of KFintech for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period without any further authentication.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at above mentioned websites of Depositories / Depository Participants.
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Helpdesk for individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL:
| Members facing any technical issue - NSDL |
Members facing any technical issue - CDSL |
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| Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or call at toll free no.: 1800 1020990 and 1800 22 44 30 |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or contact at 022- 23058738 or 22-23058542-43. |
Step 2: Login method for e-Voting for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.
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A. Members whose email IDs are registered with the Company/ Depository Participants (s), will receive an email from KFintech which will include details of E-Voting Event Number (EVEN), USER ID and password. They will have to follow the following process:
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i. Launch internet browser by typing the URL: https://evoting.kfintech.com.
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ii. Enter the login credentials (i.e. User ID and password). In case of physical folio, User ID will be EVEN (E-Voting Event Number) xxxx followed by folio number. In case of Demat account, User ID will be your DP ID and Client ID. However, if you are already registered with KFintech for e- voting, you can use your existing User ID and password for casting the vote.
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iii. After entering these details appropriately, click on “LOGIN”.
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iv. You will now reach password change Menu wherein you are required to mandatorily change your password. The new password shall comprise of minimum 8 characters with at least one upper case (A- Z), one lower case (a-z), one numeric value (0-9) and a special character (@,#,$, etc.,). The system will prompt you to change your password and update your contact details like mobile number, email ID etc. on first login. You may also enter a secret question and answer of your choice to retrieve your password in case you forget it. It is strongly recommended that you do not share your password with any other person and that you take utmost care to keep your password confidential.
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v. You need to login again with the new credentials.
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vi. On successful login, the system will prompt you to select the EVEN for Bharat Wire Ropes Limited and click on “Submit”.
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vii.On the voting page, enter the number of shares (which represents the number of votes) as on the Cut-off Date under “FOR/AGAINST” or alternatively, you may partially enter any number in “FOR” and partially “AGAINST” but the total number in “FOR/AGAINST” taken together shall not exceed your total shareholding as mentioned herein above. You may also choose the option ABSTAIN. If the Member does not indicate either “FOR” or “AGAINST” it will be treated as “ABSTAIN” and the shares
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held will not be counted under either head.
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viii. Members holding multiple folios/demat accounts shall choose the voting process separately for each folio/ demat accounts.
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ix. Voting has to be done for each item of the notice separately. In case you do not desire to cast your vote on any specific item, it will be treated as abstained.
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x. You may then cast your vote by selecting an appropriate option and click on “Submit”.
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xi. A confirmation box will be displayed. Click “OK” to confirm else “CANCEL” to modify. Once you have voted on the resolution (s), you will not be allowed to modify your vote. During the voting period, Members can login any number of times till they have voted on the Resolution(s).
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xii. Corporate/Institutional Members (i.e. other than Individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are also required to send scanned certified true copy (PDF Format) of the Board Resolution/Authority Letter etc., together with attested specimen signature(s) of the duly authorised representative(s), to the Scrutinizer at email [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected] and [email protected]. The scanned image of the above- mentioned documents should be in the naming format “Corporate Name Even No.” The documents should reach the Scrutinizer on or before 5:00 pm on cut off date.
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B. Members whose email IDs are not registered with the Company/Depository Participants(s)], will have to follow the following process:
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i. Members who have not registered their email address and in consequence the Postal / ~~AGM/ EGM~~ Notice cannot be serviced, for receiving the soft copy of the notice and e-voting instructions along with the User ID and Password. In case of any queries, member may write to [email protected] .along with scanned signed copy of the request letter providing the email address, mobile number, self-attested PAN copy and Client Master copy in case of electronic folio and copy of share certificate in case of physical folio for sending the Postal Ballot ~~/AGM/EGM~~ Notice and the e-voting instructions.
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ii. After receiving the e-voting instructions, please follow all steps above to cast your vote by electronic means.
II. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
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a. In case of any query and/or grievance, in respect of voting by electronic means, Members may refer to the Help & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and E-voting user manual available at the download section of https://evoting.kfintech.com (KFintech Website) or contact Mr. Suresh Babu, (Unit: Bharat Wire Ropes Limited) of KFin Technologies Limited, Selenium Tower B, Plot 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad - 500 032 or at [email protected] or [email protected] or phone no. 040 – 6716 2222 or call toll free No. 1800-309-4001 for any further clarifications.
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b. You can also update your mobile number and e-mail id in the user profile details of the folio which may be used for sending future communication(s).
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c. The remote e-voting period commences on Monday, 06th April, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) and ends Tuesday, 05th May, 2026 (5:00 PM IST). During this period, members of the Company, holding shares either in physical form or in dematerialized form, as on the cut-off date i.e. on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, may cast their votes electronically. Any person who is not a member as on the cut-off date should treat this Notice for information purposes only. The remote e-voting module shall be disabled for voting thereafter. Once the vote on a resolution(s) is cast by the members, the members shall not be allowed to change it subsequently.
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d. The voting rights of members shall be in proportion to their shareholding in the paidup equity share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date i.e. on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026
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e. Any Member who has forgotten the User ID and Password, may obtain / generate / retrieve the same from KFintech in the manner as mentioned below:
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i. If the mobile number of the member is registered against Folio No./ DP ID Client ID, the member may send SMS: MYEPWD E-Voting Event Number+Folio No. or DP ID Client ID to 9212993399
Example for NSDL: MYEPWD IN12345612345678 Example for CDSL: MYEPWD 1402345612345678 Example for Physical: MYEPWD XXXX1234567890
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ii. If e-mail address or mobile number of the member is registered against Folio No. / DP ID Client ID, then on the home page of https://evoting.kfintech.com, the member may click “Forgot Password” and enter Folio No. or DP ID Client ID and PAN to generate a password.
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iii. Member may call KFintech toll free number 1800-309-4001 for any assistance.
iv. Member may send an e-mail request to [email protected].
The Board has appointed Mr. Mihen Halani, Practicing Company Secretaries FCS 9926; CP 12015), (“the Scrutinizers”) for conducting the postal ballot / AGM/EGM and e- voting process in a fair and transparent manner.
The Scrutinizer’s shall submit a Report after the completion of scrutiny of votes cast through e-voting. The Chairperson or a person authorised by him in writing shall declare the result of voting forthwith.
In the event the resolution is passed by requisite majority, the date of passing the resolution shall be deemed to be on Tuesday, 05[th] May, 2026, viz. last date specified by the Company e-voting.
The results of the e-voting along with the scrutinizer’s report shall be communicated on or before Wednesday, 06[th] May, 2026 to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where the shares of the company are listed and shall be placed on the Company’s website www.bharatwireropes.com and on the website of Kfintech (https://evoting.kfintech.com) immediately after the result is declared by the Chairperson or any other person authorised by the Chairperson.
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