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Postal Ballot Notice

Members are requested to carefully read the instructions printed in the Postal Ballot Form, record their assent (for) or dissent (against) therein and return the same duly completed in all aspects in the enclosed Self-addressed Business Reply Envelope. DBL is pleased to also provide e-voting facility to enable all members to cast their votes electronically.

Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower Policy

The Vigil Mechanism policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and also makes provision for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.

Appointment of Independent Director

These terms are applicable to Independent Directors who serve on the DBL Board of Directors for 5 yrs. 

Nomination and Remuneration

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of DBL has formulated “Nomination and Remuneration Policy” of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and other employees as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the listing agreement.

Procedure of Inquiry in case of leak of UPSI

The Committee constituted by SEBI to review the Insider Trading Regulation noted the recent cases of leak of UPSI related to listed entities on Instant Messaging apps. Such information originates from within the company and affects the listed company in terms of its market price as well as loss of reputation and investors’ / financers’ confidence in the company. 

Dividend Distribution Policy

The purpose of this policy is to regulate the process of dividend declaration and its pay-out by DBL which would ensure a regular dividend income for the shareholders and long term capital appreciation for all stakeholders of the Company.

Director Familiarisation Programme

The familiarization programme for the Independent Directors of the Company is designed to help the Independent Directors to gain a deep understanding of the Company and its stakeholders.

Details of familiarisation programmes imparted to Independant Directors

Group Governance Policy

Group Governance policy is to monitor the governance of the Unlisted subsidiaries through a dedicated group governance unit or Governance Committee comprising the members of its board of directors.  

CSR Policy

DBL is committed to conduct business in a responsible manner that creates a sustained positive impact. 

Criteria for Making Payments to Non-Executive Directors

NEDs actively contribute their time, expertise and advise to DBL's growth. They are compensated for this in accordance with DBL's policy.

Determining Material Subsidiaries

The Policy for determining ‘Material Subsidiaries’ of DBL is in compliance with the provisions of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The Board of Directors have approved and adopted the Policy and to provide the governance framework for subsidiaries.

Preservation of Documents and Archival of Documents

This policy is framed based on Regulation 9 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. This policy is intended to ensure the compliance particularly with the Listing Regulations and the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Role of an Independent Director

This policy defines and describes the role of an Independent Director at DBL.

Determination of Materiality

This policy determines the materiality of events or information, which could affect the investment decisions and ensure timely and adequate dissemination of information.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions have been one of the major areas of focus for the corporate governance reforms being initiated by Indian legislature. This policy provides enhanced transparency and due process for approval of the Related Party Transactions

Risk Assessment and Management

This Policy seeks to identify risks inherent in the operations of DBL and provides guidelines to define, measure, report, control and mitigate the identified risks.

Contact Details of Authorised Personnel for Determination of Materiality

This is Contact Details of Authorised Personnel for Determination of Materiality