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Outcome of Board Meeting
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited · ABDL
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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited has approved the re-appointment of Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years and the continuation of the directorship of Mr. Nasser M. Munjee as an Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years, subject to Members approval. The company has also approved the Notice of Postal Ballot for seeking approval of the Shareholders of the Company.
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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited has approved inter alia, approving the re-appointment of Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years and the continuation of the directorship of Mr. Nasser M. Munjee as an Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years, subject to Members approval and has approved the Notice of Postal Ballot for seeking approval of the Shareholders of the Company
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October 27, 2026
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block G,
Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400001 Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai -
Scrip Code (BSE): 544203 400051
Symbol: ABDL
Our Reference: 85/2026-27
Sub: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”).
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III and other applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its Meeting held today,
i.e. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, inter alia, considered and approved the following, subject to the approval of the Shareholders
of the Company:
a. Re-appointment of Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan (DIN: 01794148) as Independent
Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years,
commencing from February 3, 2027 to February 2, 2032 (both days inclusive);
b. Continuation of Directorship of Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Munjee (DIN: 00010180) as Independent
Director upon attaining the age of 75 years, until the expiry of his current term of office on October
10, 2029.
Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan and Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Munjee have confirmed that they continue
to meet the criteria of Independence under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16 of
the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The details with respect to the said Re-appointment and continuation of Directorship, as required under
Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular
No. HO/49/14 /14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, is enclosed as Annexure A.
The Board has also considered and approved the Notice of Postal Ballot for seeking approval of the
Shareholders of the Company, through remote e-voting, in respect of the following matters:
i. Re-appointment of Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan (DIN: 01794148) as Independent Director of the
Company for a second term of five consecutive years w.e.f. February 3, 2027;
ii. Continuation of Directorship of Mr. Nasser M Munjee (DIN: 00010180) as Independent Director of the
Company upon attaining the age of 75 years;
iii. Approval for revision in remuneration payable to Mrs. Resham Chhabria J Hemdev (DIN: 00030608),
Whole-time Director designated as Vice Chairperson of the Company, with effect from April 1, 2026.
iv. Approval for Payment of Commission to the Non-Executive Directors (excluding Promoter Directors)
of the Company; and
v. Ratification of Remuneration to Cost Auditors for the Financial Year ending March 31, 2027.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
Corporate Office: Ashford Centre, 3rd Floor, 4th Floor & 7th Floor, Shankarrao Naram Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai – 400013. Tel: +91 22 4300 1111
Registered Office: 394-C, Ground Floor, Lamington Chambers, Lamington Road, Mumbai – 400004, India. T.: +91-22 6777 9777
CIN No: L15511MH2008PLC187368 | E.: info@abdindia.com| www.abdindia.com
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
Pursuant to the General Circular Nos. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, 09/2024
dated September 19, 2024 and subsequent circulars issued in this regard, the latest being General Circular
No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations, the aforesaid special business shall be transacted by way of Postal
Ballot through remote e-voting for passing the requisite Ordinary/Special Resolutions, as applicable.
The Notice of Postal Ballot together with the explanatory statement and other relevant information/
documents, will be circulated to the Shareholders of the Company and the requisite disclosure will be made
to the Stock Exchanges in due course, in accordance with applicable laws.
This intimation is also being uploaded on Company’s website and can be accessed at
https://www.abdindia.com/.
The Board Meeting commenced at 3:05 P.M. and concluded at 7:10 P.M. (IST).
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
For Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
Sumeet Maheswari
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
ICSI Membership No. ACS – 15145
Encl: a/a
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
Annexure A
Details required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with
SEBI Master Circular No. HO/ 49/ 14 /14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
Sr. Details of Events that need Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Munjee
No. to be Provided
1 Reason for change viz. Re-appointment of Mr. Balaji Continuation of the Directorship of
appointment, re- Vishwanathan Swaminathan as Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Munjee as
appointment, resignation, Independent Director, for a second term of Independent Director upon attaining
removal, death or otherwise; 5 (five) years, commencing from February the age of 75 years, until the expiry of
3, 2027 to February 2, 2032 (both days his current term of office i.e. October
inclusive). 10, 2029.
2 Date of appointment/re- Date of Re-appointment: February 3, Continuation of Mr. Nasser
appointment/cessation (as 2027 Mukhtar Munjee as Independent
applicable) & term of Term of Re-appointment –2nd term of 5 Director upon attaining the age of
appointment/re-appointment (five) consecutive years, commencing 75 years until October 10, 2029.
from February 3, 2027 to February 2,
2032 (both days inclusive).
3 Brief Profile (in case of Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan is Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Munjee is a
appointment) a seasoned banking and financial services distinguished financial sector
professional with over three decades of professional with over four decades
leadership experience across global of experience in housing finance,
financial institutions. He is the Founder, infrastructure finance, banking and
Chairman and CEO of SAIML Private corporate governance. He was
Ltd., Singapore, a regulated fund associated with Housing
management and wealth advisory firm. Development Finance Corporation
He has held senior leadership positions for nearly two decades, serving as its
with Westpac Banking Corporation, Bank Executive Director, and subsequently
of America Merrill Lynch, Standard founded and led Infrastructure
Chartered Bank and ICICI Bank. Mr. Development Finance Company as
Swaminathan possesses extensive its Managing Director and CEO. Mr.
expertise in banking, corporate finance, Munjee has played a pioneering role
investment banking, risk management in the development of India's
and strategic business transformation. He housing and infrastructure financing
currently serves on the boards of several sectors and has extensive experience
companies and is actively involved in the in institution building, finance, policy
fintech and deep-tech investment advocacy and governance. He
ecosystem. He is a Chartered Accountant currently serves on the boards of
and Cost & Works Accountant and has several leading companies and not-
completed the Advanced Management for-profit organisations. Mr. Munjee
Program from Harvard Business School. holds B.Sc. (Econ) and M.Sc. (Econ)
degrees from the London School of
Economics and has also studied at
the University of Chicago.
4 Disclosure of relationships Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan is Mr. Naseer Mukhtar Munjee is not
between directors (in case of not inter-se related to any other Director inter-se related to any other
appointment of a director) of the Company. Director of the Company.
5 Information as required Mr. Balaji Vishwanathan Swaminathan is Mr. Naseer Mukhtar Munjee is not
pursuant to BSE Circular with not debarred from holding the office of debarred from holding the office of
ref. no. LIST/COMP/14/2018- Director by virtue of any SEBI order o
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