5paisa Capital Limited has scheduled its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. IST, marking a key governance event for the financial services firm. The meeting will be conducted exclusively through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), allowing shareholders to participate remotely without physical presence at a common venue. This digital-first approach ensures broader accessibility while adhering to regulatory mandates, impacting how investors engage with the company’s strategic updates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

The notice was issued pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with applicable circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Advertisement clippings confirming the intimation were published on August 7, 2026, in Business Standard (English), Free Press Journal (English), and Navshakti (Marathi). The filing confirms that the requirement to send physical copies of the Annual Report and Notice has been dispensed with, aligning with recent MCA directives aimed at reducing paper usage and enhancing digital dissemination.

Key Dates and Eligibility

Shareholders are advised to note the critical deadlines for participation and voting rights. The eligibility to vote is determined by the register of members as of the cut-off date.

Members holding shares in physical or dematerialized form whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, are entitled to vote on all businesses set forth in the Notice. Once votes are cast, they cannot be changed subsequently.

Accessing the Annual Report

The Notice along with the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 will be sent only through electronic mode to members whose email addresses are registered with the Company, Depository Participants, or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) as of Friday, July 31, 2026. For members who have not registered their email addresses, the Company will send a letter containing a weblink and Quick Response (QR) Code to access the documents, in accordance with Regulation 36(1) of the Listing Regulations.

The documents are also available on the Company’s website at www.5paisa.com , as well as on the websites of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Members can attend and participate in the AGM through the VC/OAVM facility only, with instructions for joining provided in the detailed Notice.

Voting Mechanism

5paisa Capital Limited is providing a remote e-voting facility to all its members to cast their votes on all resolutions set out in the Notice. Additionally, an e-voting facility will be available during the AGM itself. Detailed procedures for both remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting are outlined in the Notice. Members who have not registered their email addresses can do so by contacting the RTA, MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), at rnt.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com or the Company at csteam@5paisa.com .

What This Means for Shareholders

The shift to a fully virtual AGM underscores the continued normalization of digital shareholder engagement in Indian markets. For investors, the primary action item is ensuring their contact details are updated with their depository participants before the July 31, 2026 deadline to receive the FY 2025-26 Annual Report electronically. Failure to register an email address may delay access to critical financial disclosures and voting credentials, although the fallback mechanism of receiving a weblink via post remains available for non-registered members. The remote e-voting facility offers flexibility, allowing shareholders to exercise their rights without being present during the specific meeting window.

5paisa Capital Limited has secured Board of Directors approval for the acquisition of 100% equity in Giskard Datatech Private Limited, aiming to integrate advanced AI-enabled research capabilities into its digital investment ecosystem. The deal, valued at up to ₹1,21,57,49,108, combines cash consideration with a share swap arrangement, marking a strategic move to enhance customer engagement through unified research and execution tools. The Board approved the transaction on July 28, 2026, initiating a postal ballot process for shareholder approval that runs from July 29, 2026, to August 27, 2026.

The acquisition structure involves purchasing up to 1,03,082 Giskard shares (58.68% stake) for cash not exceeding ₹1,21,57,49,108 and acquiring the remaining 37.65% stake (up to 66,148 shares) via a preferential issue of 20,50,588 5paisa Capital shares at a swap ratio of 1:31. Independent valuer Mr. Raghav Mandhana determined the value of each Giskard share at ₹11,794 using the Discounted Cash Flow method, based on a valuation report dated June 18, 2026.

Transaction Structure and Valuation

The preferential issue benefits two non-promoter public category shareholders: Mr. Amber Pabreja and Ms. Devi Yeshodharan. Mr. Pabreja, holding 38,148 Giskard shares, will receive 11,82,588 5paisa shares, resulting in a post-swap holding of 2.42%. Ms. Yeshodharan, holding 28,000 Giskard shares, will receive 8,68,000 5paisa shares, resulting in a post-swap holding of 1.77%. Together, they will hold 4.19% of 5paisa Capital post-allotment. Promoter dilution is minimal, reducing their stake by 1.53% from 36.50% to 34.97%.

Strategic Rationale and Financials

Giskard specializes in data-driven technology solutions, including software development, analytics, and AI-enabled investment tools. The acquisition aims to strengthen 5paisa’s digital capabilities by integrating stock screening, portfolio analytics, and proprietary algorithms into its platform. Giskard reported a turnover of ₹15.75 crore in FY24-25, up from ₹12.07 crore in FY23-24 and ₹7.66 crore in FY22-23. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including SEBI approval for the change in control of Giskard’s Research Analyst registration under the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014. The indicative completion period is up to six months.

What the Numbers Show

The acquisition highlights 5paisa Capital’s strategy to vertically integrate high-growth technology assets rather than relying solely on organic development. Giskard’s turnover has more than doubled from ₹7.66 crore in FY22-23 to ₹15.75 crore in FY24-25, demonstrating strong operational momentum. By acquiring 100% control, 5paisa secures exclusive access to Giskard’s proprietary algorithms and AI-enabled research tools, which are critical for differentiating its digital brokerage platform in a competitive retail investment landscape. The mixed consideration structure—combining cash and equity—balances immediate liquidity requirements for target shareholders with long-term alignment through shareholding in 5paisa Capital.