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GRM Overseas Ltd. Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2022

Aug 6, 2022

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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GRM

GRM OVERSEAS LIMITED

CIN: L74899DL1995PLC064007

Regd. Office: 128, First Floor, Shiva Market, Pitampura, Delhi - 110034.

Website: www.grmrice.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 011-47330330

POSTAL BALLOT NOTICE

[Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]

Dear Member(s),

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Section 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act"), Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (the "Rules"), read with the General Circular No. 14/2020 dated 8th April, 2020, the General Circular No. 17/2020 dated 13th April, 2020, the General Circular No. 22/2020 dated 15th June, 2020, the General Circular No. 33/2020 dated 28th September, 2020, the General Circular No. 39/2020 dated 31st December, 2020, the General Circular No. 10/2021 dated 23rd June, 2021, the General Circular No. 20/2021 dated 8th December, 2021 and the General Circular No. 3/2022 dated 5th May, 2022 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") (hereinafter collectively referred to as "MCA Circulars") [including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force], Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('Listing Regulations') and also Circular Nos. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated 12th May, 2020, SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 15th January, 2021 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2022/62 dated 13th May, 2022 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (collectively referred to as 'SEBI Circulars'), Secretarial Standard on General Meetings ("SS-2") issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and other applicable laws and regulations, it is proposed to seek the consent of the members ("Members") of GRM Overseas Limited ("Company"), for the resolutions appended below, through postal ballot by remote e-voting process ("e-voting").

The proposed resolutions along with the explanatory statement pursuant to Sections 102, 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act pertaining to the aforesaid resolution setting out the material facts and the reasons thereof is annexed hereto for your consideration.

The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Devesh Arora, Proprietor of Devesh Arora & Associates, Company Secretary in whole time practice (Membership No. ACS 49034; C.P. No.17860), as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot only through the e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.

The E-voting will be available during the following period after which the portal shall forthwith be blocked and shall not be available:


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Commencement of E-voting 09:00 A.M. (IST) on 08th August, 2022 (Monday)

End of E-voting 05:00 P.M. (IST) on 06th September, 2022 (Tuesday)

In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars, shareholders can vote only through the remote e-voting process. Accordingly, the Company is pleased to offer a remote e-voting facility to all its members to cast their votes electronically. Shareholders are requested to read the instructions in the Notes under the section “Instructions and other information relating to e-voting” in this postal ballot notice (“Postal Ballot Notice”) to cast their vote electronically. Shareholders are requested to cast their vote through the e-voting process not later than 17:00 Hours IST on Tuesday, September 06, 2022 to be eligible for being considered, failing which it will be strictly considered that no vote has been received from the shareholder.

In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars and SEBI Circulars the Company has made arrangements for the shareholders to register their e-mail addresses. Therefore, those shareholders who have not yet registered their e-mail addresses are requested to register the same by following the procedure set out in the notes to this Postal Ballot Notice.

The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of the Company after completion of scrutiny of the e-voting. The results shall be declared on or before Wednesday, September 07, 2022 and will communicate the same to BSE Limited (“BSE”), National Securities Depository Limited (“NSDL”) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited, Mas Services Limited (“MAS” or “Registrar and Share Transfer Agent”) and will also be displayed on the Company's website www.grmrice.com as well as on NSDL’s website www.evoting.nsdl.com.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

Resolution No. 1- To approve appointment of Mr. Tarun Singh as an Independent Director of the Company for a period of five years:

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board and Board of Directors and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150 and 152 read with schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force, Mr. Tarun Singh (DIN: 07753782), who has submitted a declaration that he meets the criteria for independence as provided in Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing Regulations and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a member proposing his candidature for the office of Director, being eligible for appointment, be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director (Category: Non-Executive) of the Company not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for the period / term of 5 (five) consecutive years with effect from August 05, 2022 to August 04, 2027, on the Board of Directors of the Company.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board / Committee of Directors of the Company or such Officer(s) / Authorized Representative(s) as may be authorized by the Board be and are hereby authorized to file the necessary applications, e-forms, documents with concerned statutory authorities/agencies such as the Registrar of Companies, Stock Exchanges, NSDL, CDSL, RTA, etc in relation thereto, send intimation(s)

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to Stock Exchange(s) as per SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be deemed necessary, proper or expedient for the purpose of giving effect to the above resolution and for matters connected herewith or incidental hereto.”

By Order of the Board

For GRM Overseas Limited

Sd/-

Atul Garg

Managing Director

DIN: 02380612

Date: 05.08.2022

Place: Panipat

Notes:

  1. The explanatory statement pursuant to Sections 102 and 110 of the Act stating all material facts and the reasons for the proposal is annexed herewith. A Copy of Notice is also available on the website of company at www.grmrice.com.

  2. The Postal Ballot Notice is being sent to the shareholders of the Company whose names appear on the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as received from the Depositories as on Friday, August 5, 2022.

  3. In line with the MCA Circulars, the Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only by electronic mode to those members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. Members may please note that the Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company’s website at www.grmrice.com, website of the Stock Exchange i.e. BSE Limited at www.bseindia.com.

  4. Members who have not registered their e-mail address are requested to register the same in respect of shares held in electronic form with the Depository through their Depository Participant(s) and in respect of shares held in physical form by writing to the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MAS Services Limited. Members may note that pursuant to the MCA Circulars, the Members may update their email address by sending a mail at [email protected].

  5. In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars, SEBI Circulars, Shareholders can vote only through the remote e-voting process. Shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as on Friday, August 05, 2022 will be considered for the purpose of e-voting.

  6. Resolutions passed by the shareholders through postal ballot are deemed to have been passed as if they have been passed at a General Meeting of the shareholders.

  7. The voting rights for Equity Shares are one vote per Equity Share, registered in the name of the members. Voting rights shall be reckoned on the paid-up value of Equity Shares registered in the name of the shareholders as on Friday, August 05, 2022. A person who is not a shareholder on the relevant date should treat this notice for information purpose only.

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  1. In compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Act and the rules made there under, the MCA Circulars and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has provided the facility to the shareholders to exercise their votes electronically and vote on the resolutions through the e-voting service facility arranged by NSDL. The instructions for e-voting are provided as part of this Postal Ballot Notice.

  2. Shareholders desiring to exercise their vote through the e-voting process are requested to read the instructions in the Notes under the section “Instructions and other information relating to e-voting” in this Postal Ballot Notice. Shareholders are requested to cast their vote through the e-voting process not later than 17:00 Hours IST on Tuesday, September 06, 2022 to be eligible for being considered, failing which it will be strictly considered that no vote has been received from the shareholder.

  3. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman after the completion of scrutiny, and the result of the voting by postal ballot through the e-voting process will be announced by the Chairman or any Director of the Company duly authorised, on or before Wednesday, September 07, 2022 and will also be displayed on the website of the Company (www.grmrice.com), besides being communicated to the Stock Exchanges, Depositories and Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.

  4. The resolutions, if passed by the requisite majority shall be deemed to have been passed on September 06, 2022 i.e., the last date specified for receipt of votes through the e-voting process.

  5. All the material documents referred to in the explanatory statement will be available for inspection electronically until the last date for receipt of votes through the e-voting process. Members seeking to inspect such documents can send an email to [email protected].

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. Existing IDeAS user 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 “Beneficial Owner” icon under “Login” which is available under ‘IDeAS’ section , this will prompt you to enter your

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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 or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be re-directed to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.

  1. 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

  2. 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 Verification 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 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.

  3. Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “NSDL Speede” facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience.

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Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL

  1. Existing users who have opted for Easi / Easiest, they can login through their user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The URL for users to login to Easi / Easiest are https://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi/home/login or www.cdslindia.com and click on New System Myeasi.

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  1. After successful login of Easi/Easiest the user will be also able to see the E Voting Menu. The Menu will have links of e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL. Click on NSDL to cast your vote.
  2. If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at https://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi/Registration/EasiRegistration
  3. Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing demat Account Number and PAN No. from a link in 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 provided links for the respective ESP i.e. NSDL where the e-Voting is in progress.

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 or joining virtual meeting & voting during the meeting.

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 toll free no.: 1800 1020 990 and 1800 22 44 30
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 022-23058738 or 022-23058542-43

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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?

  1. 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.
  2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.
  3. 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.

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.

  1. 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 Beneficiary ID
For example if your Beneficiary 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
  1. Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:

a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user 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.

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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. Open the .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

  1. 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.

  1. After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.

  2. Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.

  3. 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?

  1. 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.

  2. Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period.

  3. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.

  4. 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.

  5. Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.

  6. You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.

  7. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.

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General Guidelines for shareholders

  1. Institutional 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].

  2. 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.

  3. 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 toll free no.: 1800 1020 990 and 1800 22 44 30 or send a request 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 e mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set out in this notice:

  1. 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), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to [email protected].

  2. 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 (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to [email protected]. If you are an Individual shareholders 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.

  3. Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

  4. 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.

General Guidelines for shareholders

  1. Institutional 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].

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  1. 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.

  2. 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 toll free no.: 1800-1020-990 or 1800-22-44-30 send a request at [email protected].

  3. The result of the Postal Ballots will also be displayed at the Company’s Registered Office and will be posted, along with the scrutinizer’s on the website of the Company www.grmrice.combesides being communicated to the Stock Exchange on which the shares of the Company are listed.

  4. All documents referred to in the accompanying Notice and the Explanatory Statement shall be open for inspection at its registered office of the Company between 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on all working days (except Sunday and Public holiday) till the declaration of result of Postal Ballot.

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 102 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

As required by Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013, the following explanatory statement sets out all the material facts relating to the business mentioned.

Item No. 1

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150 and 152 read with schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended by Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2015 and the applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, every listed company is required to have an optimum combination of Directors on the Board of the Company. Mr. Jai Kishan Garg had resigned from the Board as an Independent Director on 09.06.2022. As per Regulation 17 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 at least fifty per cent of the Board of Directors of the listed Company shall comprise of Independent Directors. The Board had started search for appointment of new Independent Director after resignation of Mr. Jai Kishan Garg and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors has at its meeting held on August 5, 2022 appointed Mr. Tarun Singh, [DIN: 07753782] as an Independent Director of the Company for a period / term of five years w.e.f. August 5, 2022 to August 4, 2027 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”) and Articles of Association of the Company. The Company has received declaration under section 149 (6) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he is a person of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience. In accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, appointment of Independent Directors requires approval of the members of the Company. Further, in terms of amendment in the Listing Regulations effective from 1st January, 2022, every appointment of Independent Director shall be subject to Approval of Members. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Tarun Singh would

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require approval of Members of the Company by way of a Special resolution. As per the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, an Independent Director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the Board of a company and is not liable to retire by rotation. The Company has received a Notice under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a Member in writing proposing the candidature of Mr. Tarun Singh for appointment as an Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Tarun Singh has given a declaration to the Board that he meets the criteria of Independence as provided under Section 149 (6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Tarun Singh fulfils the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013, Rules made there under and Listing Regulations for appointment as an Independent Director and he is independent of management. The Board recommends his appointment as an Independent Director for five (5) consecutive years effective from 05th August, 2022. In compliance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV of the Act, appointment of Mr. Tarun Singh as an Independent Director is now being placed before the Members for their approval. In terms of Regulation 17(1)(C) of the Listing Regulations and other applicable provisions, the appointment of Mr. Tarun Singh as an Independent Director is being placed for the approval of the shareholders within the stipulated time frame.

A brief profile of Mr. Tarun Singh, the nature of his expertise in specific functional areas, disclosure of relationships between directors, inter-se, names of companies in which he holds Directorship, Committee Memberships/ Chairmanships, his shareholding etc., are provided herein

Details of Directors Seeking Appointment/ Re-Appointment as Required Under Regulation 36 Of The Listing Regulations:

1 Name of Director Mr. Tarun Singh
2 Date of Birth 05.06.1990
3 Date of first appointment on the Board 05.8.2022 (Subject to Approval of Members)
4 Nationality Indian
5 Occupation Service / Profession
6 Qualification BA.LL.B (Post-Graduation in Law specializing in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.
7 Nature of Expertise Tarun Singh is a seasoned Techno Commercial-Business HR professional with over 10 years of multi-cultural experience across industries and geographies. He has been associated with multiple professional bodies and management institutes, and has been awarded in various forums. He is a regular speaker on a variety of HR areas specializing in Cultural transformation, Change Management and Strategic HR in Product Development organizations.
He also holds a BA.LL.B (Post-Graduation in Law specializing in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.

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Tarun Singh is currently with Singh Associates Legal Consultants LLP as Senior Partner where he is leading the business development vertical. Prior to this, he has held leadership roles at Suvidha Stores Private Limited, Hashtag Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and Singh Consultants. He has been a consistent high performer at all his roles in his previous organization
8 Terms and conditions of appointment/re-appointment As mentioned in Notice and explanatory statement of this Notice at Item No. 1
9 Remuneration sought and last drawn Remuneration Sought
No remuneration will be payable except sitting fees, if any, for attending Board meetings and its Committee meetings.
Remuneration last drawn as Independent Director
Not applicable
10 Relationship with other Directors, Managers and other Key Managerial Personnel of the Company Not related with any Director / KMP
11 Name of Companies in which he/she holds Directorship None
12 Name of Committees of Companies in which he/she is Chairman/ Member None
13 No. of Equity Shares held in the Company Nil
14 Number of meetings of Board attended during the financial year Not applicable
15 Performance Evaluation Report by Board Good
16 Listed entities from which the Director has resigned in the past three years Not applicable

Mr. Tarun Singh meets the following skills and capabilities required for the role as an Independent Director, as have been identified by the Board of Directors of the Company:

a) Leadership experience of running enterprise – Experience in leading well-governed Professional organizations, with an understanding of organisational systems and processes complex business and regulatory environment, strategic planning and risk management, understanding of emerging local and global trends and management of accountability and performance.

b) Legal and Accounting Experience – Leadership experience in handling Legal management of a organisation along with an understanding of accounting and financial statements.

A copy of the draft Letter of Appointment for Independent Directors is available for inspection through electronic mode, basis the request being sent on [email protected]. The remuneration payable to Mr. Tarun Singh shall be governed by the Remuneration Policy of the Company. The Board considers that his association would be of immense benefit to the Company and it is desirable to avail services of Mr. Tarun Singh as an Independent Director.

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GRM Overseas Limited

GRM

Except Mr. Tarun Singh, being an appointee, none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution as set out in the Item No.1 of the Notice of Postal Ballot.

The Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and remuneration Committee considers the appointment of Mr. Tarun Singh as an Independent Director in the interest of the Company and recommends the Special resolution as set out in Item No.1 of the Notice for approval of Members.

By Order of the Board
For GRM Overseas Limited
Sd/-
Atul Garg
Managing Director
DIN: 02380612
Date: 05.08.2022
Place: Panipat

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