AI assistant
Sundram Fasteners Ltd. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026
Mar 25, 2026
61204_rns_2026-03-25_8051258b-c347-4fbe-88b2-4fc6f26de652.pdf
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
G ANAND Digitally signed by G ANAND BABU BABU Date: 2026.03.25 15:59:59 +05'30'
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
Sundram Fasteners Limited
CIN : L35999TN1962PLC004943
Registered Office : 98-A, VII Floor, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004 Phone : +91 - 44 - 28478500 | Fax : +91 - 44 - 28478510 E-mail : [email protected] | Website : www.sundram.com
NOTICE OF 17[TH] POSTAL BALLOT
[Pursuant to Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]
To
The Members
Notice is hereby given to the members of the Company pursuant to Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act and the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), seeking your approval for the resolution set out below, proposed to be passed through Postal Ballot (“Postal Ballot”) by way of voting through electronic means (remote e-voting) using the platform provided by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL):-
- i. Approval of the re-appointment of Sri Suresh Krishna, (DIN: 00046919) as a Non-Executive Director of the Company for another term of five (5) consecutive years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 (both days inclusive) by way of a Special Resolution;
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) vide its circular dated September 22, 2025, read with circulars dated April 8, 2020, April 13, 2020, May 5, 2020, June 15, 2020, September 28, 2020, December 31, 2020, January 13, 2021, December 14, 2021, May 5, 2022, December 28, 2022, September 25, 2023 and September 19, 2024 (collectively referred to as “MCA Circulars”) has permitted companies to conduct Postal Ballot by sending the notice via e-mail to all its shareholders who have registered their email addresses with the Company or depository / depository participants. Consequently, this notice is being sent in electronic form to members who have registered their e-mail addresses and is not being sent in physical form to members who have not registered their e-mail addresses. Further, the communication of assent / dissent of the members can only take place through the remote e-voting system. This Postal Ballot is hence being conducted in compliance with the MCA Circulars and Regulation 44 of the Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors has appointed Sri G Karthikeyan, Practising Company Secretary (Membership No. A19411) [Peer Review Certificate No. 6349/2025], Chennai as the Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot process in a fair and transparent manner.
The draft of the Resolution together with the Statement pursuant to Section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, setting out the material facts concerning the proposed items of special business is enclosed.
The e-voting period will be from 9:00 a.m. IST on March 26, 2026 (Thursday) to 5:00 p.m. IST on April 24, 2026 (Friday). The e-voting facility shall be blocked after completion of the e-voting period at 05:00 p.m. IST on April 24, 2026 (Friday) and members shall not be allowed to vote thereafter.
By Order of the Board
Date: March 17, 2026 Place: Chennai - 600 004
G Anand Babu Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary
1
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
Notes:
-
As per the provisions of Sections 108, 110 of the Act, Rule 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and also in terms of Regulation 44 of the Listing Regulations, the Company is providing members a facility to exercise their right to vote on the Postal Ballot by electronic means through remote e-voting services provided by NSDL.
-
In accordance with MCA Circulars, members are requested to communicate their assent or dissent through the e-voting system only . Members are also requested to carefully read all the instructions given in the Notes.
3. The shareholders are requested to register / update their email addresses, in respect of electronic holdings with the Depository through the concerned Depository Participants and in respect of physical holdings with the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, Kences Towers, 2[nd] Floor, No. 1, Ramakrishna Street, T Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 by following due procedure as mentioned elsewhere in this Postal Ballot Notice.
-
Those shareholders who have already registered their email addresses are requested to keep their email addresses validated with their Depository Participants / the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited to ensure receipt of notices / Annual Reports / other communications electronically.
-
The Notice and Statement of the material facts, as well as the requisite enclosures, has also been made available on the website of the Company www.sundram.com and on the website of NSDL i.e. www.evoting.nsdl.com and the stock exchanges viz., BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The relevant documents, if any, referred to in the notice for inspection will be available on the website of the Company www.sundram.com .
-
This notice is being sent by email only to those Members whose names appear in the Register of Members maintained by the Company / Register of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Depositories, as on Friday , March 20, 2026 (the cut-off date) .
-
A special resolution to be considered as duly passed must receive not less than three-fourth of the total votes cast in favour of the resolution.
-
In terms of Secretarial Standard – 2, the resolution, on receiving the requisite number of votes, shall be deemed to have been passed on Friday, April 24, 2026, being the last date specified for remote e-voting.
-
The Scrutiniser will submit his report to the Chairman / Managing Director / Joint Managing Director / Chief Financial Officer / Senior Manager– Finance & Company Secretary of the Company.
-
The results of the Postal Ballot will be announced by any one of the following namely, the Chairman / Managing Director / Joint Managing Director / Chief Financial Officer / Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary on or before Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Registered Office of the Company at 98-A, VII Floor, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.
-
The results of the Postal Ballot will be communicated to the stock exchanges where the Company’s equity shares are listed and to NSDL, the e-voting agency, posted on the Company’s website – www.sundram.com and will also be displayed on the notice board of the Company at its registered office on or before April 28, 2026.
2
-
The voting rights of the members shall be in proportion to the number of shares held by them in the paidup equity share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date, March 20, 2026. Any person receiving this notice who is not a member as on the cut-off date should treat this notice for information purposes only. The voting rights in respect of unclaimed shares held in Sundram Fasteners Limited Unclaimed Suspense Account stands frozen in terms of Regulation 39 read with Schedule VI of the Listing Regulations. Such shareholders are to treat this notice as having been given for information purposes only. Further, no voting rights are exercisable in respect of the equity shares transferred to and held in the account of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in terms of Section 124 of the Act.
-
Members requiring any clarification may contact investors’ helpdesk at Phone: +91 - 44 - 28478500 / Fax: +91 - 44 - 28478510 / E-mail: [email protected].
SPECIAL BUSINESS
- To consider and to give assent / dissent for passing the following resolution as a Special Resolution:
Approval of the re-appointment of Sri Suresh Krishna, (DIN: 00046919) as a Non-Executive Director of the Company for another term of five (5) consecutive years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 (both days inclusive).
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Sections 149, 152, 197, 198, Schedule V and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), Regulation 17(1A) and other applicable regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Articles of Association of the Company, on recommendation of the Board of Directors, Sri Suresh Krishna (holding DIN: 00046919), be and is hereby re-appointed as the Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company to hold office for another term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031 (both days inclusive), not subject to retirement by rotation.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT pursuant to Regulation 17, Schedule II – Part E and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Sri Suresh Krishna, designated as Chairman and Non-Executive Director (DIN: 00046919), shall be paid remuneration which shall not exceed 50% of the total remuneration payable to all the Non-Executive Directors during any financial year.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized to delegate such powers to Officer(s) / Authorized Representative(s) of the Company to do all acts, deeds and things and take all such steps as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution. ”
By Order of the Board
Date: March 17, 2026 Place: Chennai - 600 004
G Anand Babu Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary
3
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
Annexure to Notice of the 17[th] Postal Ballot
STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 102(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Item No. 1
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 4, 2021, approved the re-appointment of Sri Suresh Krishna as Chairman and Non-Executive Director for a period of five (5) years, from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026. This appointment was subsequently approved by the shareholders through a Postal Ballot on March 16, 2021, by passing a special resolution.
Having regard to the significant contribution made by Sri Suresh Krishna to the progress and development of the Company and in order to continue to avail the benefits of his vast experience and expertise, it is proposed to re-appoint Sri Suresh Krishna, as Non-Executive Director for a period of five years commencing from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
The proposed re-appointment as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director requires the approval of the members by way of a special resolution, pursuant to Regulation 17(1A) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("LODR Regulations’).
As per Article 73 of the Articles of Association of the Company, a director who occupies the position as Chairperson shall not be subjected to retirement by rotation or taken into account in determining the rotation or retirement of Directors. Accordingly, Sri Suresh Krishna is not liable to retire by rotation.
As per Regulation 17(1D) of the LODR Regulations, with effect from April 1, 2024, a director serving on the board of directors of a listed entity shall be subject to the approval of the shareholders in a general meeting at least once every five years from the date of their appointment or re-appointment.
Considering the recent amendments and in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, it is proposed to re-appoint Sri Suresh Krishna for a period of 5 years.
In recognition of Sri Suresh Krishna’s significant contribution to the progress and development of the Company, to ensure continued benefit from his extensive experience and expertise, the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on January 28, 2026, approved the re-appointment and remuneration of Sri Suresh Krishna as a NonExecutive Director of the Company for another term of five (5) consecutive years, effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
The disclosures as required under Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 are furnished and forms part of this Notice.
The Board recommends the proposal set forth in the Notice (Item No. 1) for consideration and approval of the members.
4
Concern or interest, financial or otherwise of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel and their relatives
Sri Suresh Krishna, Chairman and Non-Executive Director is deemed to be interested in the item of business (Item No. 1) since it relates to his re-appointment. Ms Arathi Krishna, Managing Director, Ms Arundathi Krishna, Joint Managing Director and Ms Preethi Krishna, Director are also deemed to be interested, being relatives of Sri Suresh Krishna.
No other Director or Key Managerial Personnel or their relative is concerned or interested in this item of business.
PARTICULARS OF DIRECTOR AS REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED UNDER (SS-2) SECRETARIAL STANDARD ON GENERAL MEETINGS/ REGULATION 36(3) OF THE LISTING REGULATIONS
Item No. 1
| STANDARD ON GENERAL Item No. 1 |
MEETINGS/ REGULATION 36(3) OF THE LISTING REGULATIONS |
|---|---|
| Name | Sri Suresh Krishna |
| Age | 89 years |
| DIN | 00046919 |
| Qualifcation | Bachelor of Science degree from Madras Christian College in the year 1955; M.A. in Literature from the University of Wisconsin in 1959; Post-Graduate work in Literature from the University of Munich, Germany |
| Experience and Brief Profle |
Sri Suresh Krishna is associated with the Company since inception and was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors on June 15, 1979. Awards, recognitions and laurels conferred: - President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India during 1982-84. - President of Confederation of Engineering Industry for the year 1987-88. - Served as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India. - Was a member of the Indo-German Consultative Group, jointly set up by the Prime Minister of India and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, with a view to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. - Was one of the members of the Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, formed to advise the Prime Minister on matters relating to trade and industry. - Sheriff of Madras in 1992 and 1993. - “Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial Peace” by XLRI in 1991. - Selected as Businessman of the Year 1995 by The Business India magazine - “Qimpro Platinum Standard 1997” for being a role model for Quality Leadership for Corporate India. - “Juran Quality Medal” by the Indian Merchants Chamber, Mumbai - National Award for 2000 (for India) by The Asian Productivity Organisation, Japan, for his outstanding contribution towards productivity improvement in the country during the period from 2005 to 2010. - “JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award” for the year 2000 by the All-India Management Association. |
5
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
| - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award for 2001, from Ernst & Young - Was honoured with the ‘South Lake Friendship Award’ in the year 2004, by the Mayor of Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, for his contribution to the economy and culture of China. - Was conferred the Padma Shri Award, the fourth highest civilian honour, by the Government of India in 2006. - Was honoured with the Quality Ratna Award in November 2019, for his continuous commitment to quality and excellence and his outstanding contribution and distinguished service to the Quality movement in India. |
- “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award for 2001, from Ernst & Young - Was honoured with the ‘South Lake Friendship Award’ in the year 2004, by the Mayor of Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, for his contribution to the economy and culture of China. - Was conferred the Padma Shri Award, the fourth highest civilian honour, by the Government of India in 2006. - Was honoured with the Quality Ratna Award in November 2019, for his continuous commitment to quality and excellence and his outstanding contribution and distinguished service to the Quality movement in India. |
- “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award for 2001, from Ernst & Young - Was honoured with the ‘South Lake Friendship Award’ in the year 2004, by the Mayor of Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, for his contribution to the economy and culture of China. - Was conferred the Padma Shri Award, the fourth highest civilian honour, by the Government of India in 2006. - Was honoured with the Quality Ratna Award in November 2019, for his continuous commitment to quality and excellence and his outstanding contribution and distinguished service to the Quality movement in India. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Details of remuneration sought to be paid |
As set out in the resolution | ||
| Current remuneration (last drawn remuneration) for the fnancial year 2024-25 |
`30.02 Lakhs | ||
| Date of frst appointment on the Board |
August 26, 1964 | ||
| Shareholding in the Company, including shareholding as a benefcial owner |
36,040 Equity Shares of`1/- each. Further, he holds 10.96% of benefcial interest in the company. |
||
| Relationship with other Directors, Manager and other Key Managerial Personnel of the Company |
Related to the Managing Director / Joint Managing Director / Non- Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company. |
||
| Number of meetings of the Board attended during the year |
4 (Four) meetings attended during the fnancial year 2025-26 out of 4 (Four) meetings held / conducted. |
||
| Other Directorships, Memberships / Chairmanship of Committees of other Boards |
Name of the Company | Directorship | Committee Membership |
| T. V. Sundram Iyengar & Sons Private Limited |
Director | - | |
| TVS Sundram Fasteners Private Limited |
Director | - | |
| TVS Upasana Limited | Director | - | |
| Upasana Private Limited | Director | - | |
| Nature of expertise in specifc functional area |
General Management / Marketing / Sales / Project Management / Risk Management / Human Resources |
||
| Names of the listed entities from which the person has resigned in the past 3 years |
Nil |
6
Voting through electronic means
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended), and the Circulars issued by MCA and SEBI, the Company is providing facility of remote e-voting to its Members in respect of the business to be transacted through Postal Ballot. For this purpose, the Company has entered into an agreement with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) for facilitating voting through electronic means, as the authorized agency. The facility of casting votes by a member using remote e-voting system will be provided by NSDL.
The instructions for members to cast their votes through remote e-voting are given hereunder: -
- How do I vote electronically using NSDL e Voting system?
The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:
- Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system
- A) Login method for e Voting for individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode
In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020, on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email id in their demat accounts in order to access e-Voting facility.
Login method for individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:
| Type of shareholders | Login Method |
|---|---|
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL. |
1. For OTP based login you can click on https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/evoting/evotinglogin.jsp. You will have to enter your 8-digit DP ID, 8-digit Client Id, PAN No., Verifcation code and generate OTP. Enter the OTP received on registered email id/mobile number and click on login. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. 2. ExistingIDeASuser can visit the e-Services website of NSDL Viz. https://eservices.nsdl.com either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. On the e-Services home page click on the “Benefcial Owner”icon under“Login”which is available under‘IDeAS’ section, this will prompt you to enter your existing User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value added services. Click on“Access to e-Voting”under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be re-directed to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. |
7
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
| Type of shareholders | Login Method |
|---|---|
| 3. If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available at https://eservices.nsdl.com. Select“Register Online for IDeAS Portal”or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp 4. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number hold with NSDL), Password/OTP and a Verifcation Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. 5. Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “NSDL Speede” facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience. |
|
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL |
1. Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can login through their existing user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The users to login Easi / Easiest are requested to visit CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login icon & New System Myeasi Tab and then use your existing my easi username & password. 2. After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting option for eligible companies where the evoting is in progress as per the information provided by company. On clicking the evoting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. Additionally, there are also links provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e-Voting service providers’ website directly. |
8
| Type of shareholders | Login Method |
|---|---|
| 3. If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System Myeasi Tab and then click on registration option. 4. Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN No. from an e-Voting link available on www.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the Demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able to see the e-Voting option where the evoting is in progress and also able to directly access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers. |
|
| Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants |
You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. Upon logging in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. |
Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.
Helpdesk for individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related
to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.
| Login type | Helpdesk details |
|---|---|
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or call at 022 - 4886 7000 |
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or contact at toll free no. 1800-21-09911 |
B) Login Method for shareholders other than individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.
How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?
-
Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.
-
Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.
-
A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.
9
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.
- Your User ID details are given below :
| Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL) or Physical |
Your User ID is: |
|---|---|
| a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL. |
8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID For example, if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is 12 then your user ID is IN30012**. |
| b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL. |
16 Digit Benefciary ID For example, if your Benefciary ID is 12** then your user ID is 12** |
| c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form. |
EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the Company For example, if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 101456 then user ID is 101456001 |
-
Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:
-
a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can use your existing password to login and cast your vote.
-
b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.
-
c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?
- (i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.
-
(ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered.
-
- If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “Initial password” or have forgotten your password:
-
a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
-
b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
-
c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address, etc.
-
d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e-Voting system of NSDL.
10
-
After entering your password, click on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.
-
Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.
-
After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.
- Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system.
- How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system?
-
After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle is open.
-
Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
-
Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.
-
Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.
-
Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.
-
You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.
-
Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.
General Guidelines for shareholders
-
Institutional / Corporate shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI, etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter, etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected]. Institutional / Corporate shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI, etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter, etc. by clicking on “Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter” displayed under “e-Voting” tab in their login.
-
It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.
-
In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on: 022 - 4886 7000 or send a request to NSDL at [email protected].
Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of email ids for e-voting for the resolution set out in this notice :
- In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self-attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAAR (self-attested scanned copy of AADHAAR Card) by email to [email protected] / [email protected]
11
==> picture [197 x 22] intentionally omitted <==
-
In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (selfattested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAAR (self-attested scanned copy of AADHAAR Card) to [email protected] / [email protected]. If you are an individual shareholder holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login method explained at step 1 (A ) i.e. Login method for e-Voting for individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode .
-
Alternatively, shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.
In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.
Other information:
-
a. The voting rights of the shareholders shall be in proportion to their shares of the paid-up equity share capital of the company as on the cut-off date, Friday, March 20, 2026 . Once the vote on a resolution is cast by the shareholder, the shareholder shall not be allowed to change it subsequently.
-
b. A person, whose name is recorded in the register of members or in the register of beneficial owners maintained by the depositories as on cut-off date only shall be entitled to avail the facility of remote e-voting.
-
c. The Company has appointed Sri G Karthikeyan (Membership No: A19411), Practicing Company Secretary, Chennai as Scrutinizer to scrutinize the remote e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.
-
d. The Scrutiniser shall immediately after the conclusion of the e-voting period unblock the votes in the presence of at least two witnesses not in the employment of the Company and make a Scrutiniser’s Report, forthwith to the Chairman / Managing Director(s) / Chief Financial Officer / Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary of the Company.
-
e. Subject to receipt of requisite number of votes, the resolution shall be deemed to be passed on the last date specified for remote e-voting, i.e., Friday, April 24, 2026. The results along with the Scrutinizer’s Report shall be placed on the website of the Company www.sundram.com and on the notice board of the Company at its registered office immediately after the declaration of result by the Chairman / Managing Director(s) / Chief Financial Officer / Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary. The results shall also be communicated to the Stock Exchanges, BSE Limited / National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Mumbai and to NSDL, the e-voting agency.
By Order of the Board
Date: March 17, 2026 Place: Chennai - 600 004
G Anand Babu
Senior Manager – Finance & Company Secretary
12