Mumbai: Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has announced that its shareholders have approved all eight resolutions presented at the company’s 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 29, 2026. The voting results, declared on June 30, 2026, showed overwhelming shareholder support, with an overall 95.06% voting participation.
The AGM was conducted through video conferencing and lasted from 11:50 a.m. to 1:54 p.m. The voting process was supervised by CS Manoj Maheshwari of V. M. & Associates, who served as the Scrutinizer for the meeting.
Strong Shareholder Participation
According to the company’s regulatory filing with the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE), 9,33,664 shareholders were eligible to vote as of the record date of June 22, 2026.
Out of the company’s total 4,22,53,19,000 equity shares, shareholders cast votes representing 4,01,42,67,205 shares, resulting in an impressive 95.06% voter turnout, reflecting strong shareholder engagement and confidence in the company’s governance.
All Eight Resolutions Approved
Shareholders approved every item on the agenda by an overwhelming majority.
The approved resolutions included:
- Adoption of the Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, receiving 99.9997% votes in favor.
- Adoption of the Consolidated Financial Statements, also approved with 99.9997% support.
- Confirmation of the Interim Dividend for FY 2025–26, which received 99.9995% shareholder approval.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Navin Agarwal, who retired by rotation, with 98.3809% votes in favor.
- Appointment of M S K A & Associates LLP as the company’s Statutory Auditors, approved with 99.9947% support.
- Ratification of the remuneration of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, receiving 99.9996% approval.
- Appointment of Dr. Aruna Sharma as an Independent Director, approved through a Special Resolution with 99.8826% votes in favor.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Arun Misra as Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the period June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, which secured 99.8636% shareholder support.
Promoters and Public Investors Show Strong Support
The voting pattern demonstrated broad-based support across all shareholder categories.
The Promoter and Promoter Group, holding 2,56,52,71,353 shares, recorded 100% voting participation and unanimously supported all eight resolutions.
Institutional Public Shareholders also participated actively, with voting participation reaching nearly 89% on several agenda items, while Non-Institutional Public Shareholders maintained participation levels of approximately 87%, reflecting widespread investor confidence in the company’s management and strategic direction.
Company Continues to Focus on Growth and Shareholder Value
The successful passage of all resolutions reinforces shareholder confidence in Hindustan Zinc’s leadership, financial performance, and corporate governance practices. The approval of the interim dividend, key board appointments, and auditor-related resolutions ensures continuity in the company’s operations and governance framework.
Headquartered in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Hindustan Zinc Limited is India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc, lead, and silver producer. A subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, the company operates world-class mining and smelting facilities and is recognized for its focus on sustainable mining, operational excellence, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Key Highlights
- All 8 resolutions were approved at Hindustan Zinc’s 60th AGM.
- Overall voting participation reached 95.06%.
- Interim Dividend for FY 2025–26 was confirmed by shareholders.
- Navin Agarwal was re-appointed as Director retiring by rotation.
- Arun Misra was re-appointed as Whole-time Director & CEO until July 31, 2026.
- Dr. Aruna Sharma was appointed as an Independent Director.
- M S K A & Associates LLP was appointed as the company’s Statutory Auditors.
- Promoter shareholders recorded 100% voting participation, while institutional and public investors also showed strong support across all agenda items.
