Enhanced Engagement: Multiple Online Voting Options
e-Voting is electronic Voting through a web based platform which allows shareholders to participate in decision-making processes of companies where they have invested, regardless of their location. This facility becomes instrumental when a company needs to pass a resolution through Postal Ballots, Annual General Meetings or Extraordinary General Meetings. NSDL’s e-voting offers shareholders greater convenience, accessibility, transparency and efficiency in participating in the company's decision-making processes.
NSDL’s Trusted e-Voting System
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has entrusted NSDL with establishing an electronic platform, facilitating members/shareholders to cast their votes electronically. Here’s a look at NSDL’s voting system:
- Numerous voting options: Companies can employ NSDL’s e-Voting Portal, SPEED-e Mobile App, IDeAS and SPEED-e facility to have their shareholders vote online. Shareholder’s have multiple options to vote of resolutions of companies through their depository login via single sign on facility (IDeAS). NSDL’s SPEED-e Mobile App can be used for voting on resolutions of companies. Shareholders can also vote through NSDL e-Voting website using their login credentials/OTP based login which will facilitate the shareholders to caste vote without registering on IDeAS. Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode can login through their DP to take part in the voting process.
- Device-enabled voting: NSDL’s voting system not only enables remote e-voting but also assists companies in offering electronic voting options at meeting venues through portable devices such as tablets.
- Certificate: NSDL’s e-Voting system is certified by the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate.
- Support for virtual meetings: NSDL also supports companies in conducting virtual meetings and live streaming the proceedings.
Who Qualifies For Using The e-Voting Facility?
NSDL’s e-voting system is accessible for any company aiming to enable e-voting. It accommodates all shareholders, whether they hold shares in demat form with NSDL or other depositories or possess physical share certificates. Also, NSDL's e-voting system supports entities seeking to offer the e-voting facility to their members, such as clubs or other organisations. To avail the e-voting facility, the registration form can be downloaded from https://www.evoting.nsdl.com.
How Can Someone Cast a Vote Online?
- NSDL’s e-Voting Portal
- NSDL’s SPEED-e Mobile App
- IDeAS and SPEED-e facility
- Through integration with other websites (Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode can login through their depository participants)
NSDL’s e-Voting System Comes At No Cost To Shareholders
NSDL does not charge any fee to the shareholders for using the e-voting system.
Stay Updated: Useful Links On NSDL’s e-Voting Facility
to view the NSDL e-Voting Services page.
