News ArticleSwiggy Limited Proposes Re-Appointment of Anand Kripalu and Suparna Mitra as Independent Directors for Five-Year Terms
Postal Ballot Notice issued for shareholder approval with remote e-voting open from October 29 to November 27, 2026
Swiggy Limited has issued a postal ballot notice on October 28, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Anand Kripalu as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman for five years starting December 4, 2026, and Suparna Mitra as Non-Executive Independent Director for five years starting April 1, 2027. The notice details the voting schedule and procedural information for the remote e-voting process.
Swiggy Limited
Change in Management
Swiggy Limited has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Anand Kripalu as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman for a five-year term commencing December 4, 2026, and Ms. Suparna Mitra as Non-Executive Independent Director for five years from April 1, 2027. Shareholders can participate via remote e-voting starting October 29, 2026.
The company’s board has recommended re-appointing Anand Kripalu, whose current term as Independent Director and Chairman ends on December 3, 2026, for a new term until December 3, 2031. He meets the criteria for independence under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Similarly, the notice proposes re-appointment of Suparna Mitra as Independent Director for the term from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
The postal ballot process is being conducted electronically, with no physical postal ballot forms being distributed or accepted. Only members with registered email addresses as of October 23, 2026, are eligible to vote.
The remote e-voting period opens on October 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and closes on November 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST, administered by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
The results are expected to be announced by November 30, 2026, and will be accessible on the company and NSDL websites, as well as reported to the stock exchanges where Swiggy Limited is listed.
Highlights
- Re-appointment of Anand Kripalu as Independent Director & Chairman for December 4, 2026, to December 3, 2031.
- Re-appointment of Suparna Mitra as Independent Director for April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
- Postal ballot conducted exclusively through remote e-voting.
- Remote e-voting period from October 29, 2026, to November 27, 2026.
- Results announcement expected by November 30, 2026.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Swiggy Limited issued a postal ballot notice dated October 28, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for the re-appointment of two independent directors.
- Mr. Anand Kripalu's term as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman is proposed to be extended for five years from December 4, 2026.
- Ms. Suparna Mitra's re-appointment as Non-Executive Independent Director is proposed for five years starting April 1, 2027.
Key details
- The re-appointments are classified as special resolutions under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Voting shall be conducted exclusively through remote e-voting facilitated by NSDL.
- Shareholders eligible as of October 23, 2026, will receive the postal ballot notice electronically.
- The company will not distribute physical ballot papers or accept physical submissions.
- Voting period spans from October 29 to November 27, 2026.
Regulatory and governance context
- The re-appointments comply with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, and MCA circulars.
- Independent status of directors affirmed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
- The process respects applicable rules and secretarial standards for company meetings and voting procedures.
Next milestones
- Completion of vote counting by the appointed scrutinizer by November 30, 2026.
- Announcement of postal ballot results on or before November 30, 2026.
- Implementation of re-appointments if the resolutions receive shareholder approval.
Highlights
- Re-appointment of Anand Kripalu as Independent Director & Chairman for December 4, 2026, to December 3, 2031.
- Re-appointment of Suparna Mitra as Independent Director for April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
- Postal ballot conducted exclusively through remote e-voting.
- Remote e-voting period from October 29, 2026, to November 27, 2026.
- Results announcement expected by November 30, 2026.
Disclosures
- Companies Act, 2013
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- MCA Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020
- MCA Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020
- MCA Circular No. 9/2024 dated September 19, 2024
- MCA Circular No. 3/2025 dated September 22, 2025
- Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2)
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