AstraZeneca Pharma India Shareholders Approve Registered Office Shift from Karnataka to Maharashtra
AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited secured shareholder approval via postal ballot to shift its registered office from Karnataka to Maharashtra, with 99.99% of votes cast in favour out of 21,272,721 total votes polled. The e-voting window ran from April 12 to May 11, 2026, with 274 members participating, and the results were declared on May 12, 2026, by Company Secretary Tanya Sanish under Regulation 44 of SEBI LODR Regulations.

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AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited has secured shareholder approval for the shifting of its registered office from the State of Karnataka to the State of Maharashtra, along with a consequential amendment to the second clause of its Memorandum of Association (MOA). The Special Resolution was passed through a postal ballot process, with the voting results declared on May 12, 2026, by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Tanya Sanish. Pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company intimated the stock exchanges of this development. The approval is subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, including those under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
Postal Ballot Process and Voting Window
The postal ballot was initiated pursuant to a notice dated March 11, 2026, and members were invited to cast their votes electronically. The e-voting window was open from Sunday, April 12, 2026 (9:00 am IST) to Monday, May 11, 2026 (5:00 pm IST), through the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) e-voting platform at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The record date for determining eligible shareholders was April 3, 2026, on which date the total number of shareholders stood at 29,618. In accordance with applicable MCA Circulars, the postal ballot notice was sent in electronic form only, and all voting was conducted exclusively through the remote e-voting system. A total of 274 members (folio-wise) cast their votes through remote e-voting.
Scrutinizer Appointment and Report
Mr. Vijayakrishna K.T., Company Secretary in Whole-Time Practice (FCS No. 1788, CP No. 980), was appointed as Scrutinizer by the Company's Board at its meeting held on March 11, 2026. His report, issued on May 12, 2026, confirmed that the voting process was conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The scrutinizer's findings were based on data derived from the NSDL e-voting platform and covered votes cast by shareholders holding equity shares in both physical and electronic mode.
Voting Results
The Special Resolution was passed with requisite majority. The following table summarises the overall voting outcome as reported by the Scrutinizer:
| Particulars: | No. of Members Voted | No. of Votes Cast (Shares) | % of Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assent: | 256 | 21,270,139 | 99.99 |
| Dissent: | 18 | 2,582 | 0.01 |
| Total: | 274 | 21,272,721 | 100.00 |
| Invalid/Abstained: | NA | NA | NA |
The detailed category-wise breakdown of votes polled is presented below:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled on Outstanding Shares | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 18,750,000 | 18,750,000 | 100 | 18,750,000 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Institutions: | 2,148,159 | 2,051,199 | 95.49 | 2,051,199 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Public – Non Institutions: | 4,101,841 | 471,522 | 11.50 | 468,940 | 2,582 | 99.45 | 0.55 |
| Total: | 25,000,000 | 21,272,721 | 85.09 | 21,270,139 | 2,582 | 99.99 | 0.01 |
There were no invalid votes recorded across any shareholder category — Promoter and Promoter Group, Public Institutions, or Public Non-Institutions.
Key Details of the Resolution
- Resolution Type: Special Resolution
- Subject: Shifting of the registered office from the State of Karnataka to the State of Maharashtra and consequential amendment to the Memorandum of Association
- Promoter/Promoter Group Interest in Resolution: No
- Resolution Status: Passed
The voting results and the Scrutinizer's Report have been made available on the company's website at www.astrazeneca.com/india and on the NSDL e-voting website at www.evoting.nsdl.com , in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for AstraZeneca Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.39% | -0.94% | -2.94% | -7.48% | +5.38% | +120.37% |
How might the relocation of AstraZeneca Pharma India's registered office to Maharashtra impact its operational strategy, tax obligations, and proximity to key business hubs like Mumbai?
What regulatory milestones under the Companies Act, 2013 must AstraZeneca Pharma India complete before the office shift is formally executed, and what is the expected timeline?
Could the shift to Maharashtra signal broader strategic moves such as expansion of manufacturing, R&D facilities, or corporate functions in the state?


































