Hikal Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Sandip Parikh as an Independent Director. The notice for this postal ballot, dated May 27, 2026, was dispatched to members on June 04, 2026. Mr. Parikh, who holds DIN: 00030990, was appointed as an Additional Director in the Independent category by the Board of Directors effective May 27, 2026. He is proposed to serve a term of five consecutive years from his appointment date. The voting period for the postal ballot, conducted exclusively through remote e-voting, begins on Friday, June 05, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and concludes on Saturday, July 04, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The company has engaged NSDL to provide the remote e-voting facility. Mr. Sandip Parikh is a Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate with 38 years of experience in Taxation, Assurance, and Transaction Advisory services. He previously served as a Partner at M/s. G. K. Choksi & Co. The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, believes Mr. Parikh possesses the necessary skills, expertise, and independence for the role, which is deemed to be in the company's best interest.