Bombay Talkies AGM passes all resolutions with requisite majority
- Bombay Talkies held its AGM on September 21, 2026, passing both ordinary resolutions with requisite majority
- Out of 54,000,000 total shares, 35,025,167 votes were polled, reflecting a 64.86% participation rate
- Resolution 1 (adoption of FY26 audited accounts) and Resolution 2 (re-appointment of Ms. Taniya Ravindra Kolhatkar as director) each received 3,52,05,815 votes in favour against only 2 votes against
- Remote e-voting was conducted via NSDL from September 18 to September 20, 2026; Aakash Goel of G Aakash & Associates served as scrutinizer
- Voting results were submitted to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

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Bombay Talkies Limited held its Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2026, at its registered office in Mumbai, where both resolutions on the agenda were passed with requisite majority.
The meeting commenced at 4:00 pm and concluded at 4:30 pm. A total of 2,295 shareholders were on the record as of the cut-off date of September 14, 2026. Of these, 4 promoter and promoter group members and 11 public shareholders attended in person or through proxy. No shareholders participated via video conferencing.
Key resolutions passed
Shareholders voted on two ordinary resolutions during the proceedings:
- Adoption of the Directors' and Auditors' reports along with the audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2026.
- Re-appointment of Ms. Taniya Ravindra Kolhatkar (DIN: 09299839) as a director liable to retire by rotation.
Ms. Kolhatkar, who serves as the Managing Director, chaired the meeting. All directors were present during the session.
Voting participation and results
Out of a total of 54,000,000 shares, 35,025,167 votes were polled, representing a participation rate of 64.86%. The following table summarises the consolidated voting outcome for both resolutions:
| Category | Shares held | Votes polled | % polled | Votes in favour | Votes against | % in favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and promoter group | 5,400,000 | 5,400,000 | 100.00% | 5,400,000 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public institutions | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public non-institutions | 48,600,000 | 29,625,167 | 60.96% | 29,625,165 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total | 54,000,000 | 35,025,167 | 64.86% | 35,025,165 | 2 | 100.00% |
The voting outcome was identical for both Resolution 1 (adoption of accounts) and Resolution 2 (re-appointment of director).
Scrutinizer's report details
Aakash Goel, proprietor of G Aakash & Associates, Company Secretaries, was appointed as the scrutinizer to oversee the remote e-voting process and the poll conducted at the venue. The scrutinizer's consolidated report was submitted pursuant to Section 108 and Section 109 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 20 and Rule 21 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
The remote e-voting period ran from September 18, 2026 (9:00 am) to September 20, 2026 (5:00 pm), facilitated through NSDL. Votes cast through e-voting were unlocked on September 21, 2026 at 5:26 pm in the presence of two witnesses. One member cast a vote at the meeting through poll.
The detailed vote breakdown for Resolution 1 (adoption of accounts) is presented below:
| Mode of voting | Members voted (in favour) | Votes cast (in favour) | % of valid votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-voting | 88 | 3,50,25,165 | 99.49% |
| Present and voting (in person or proxy) | 6 | 1,80,650 | 0.51% |
| Total in favour | 94 | 3,52,05,815 | 100% |
| E-voting (against) | 1 | 2 | 100% |
| Total against | 1 | 2 | 100% |
The vote breakdown for Resolution 2 (re-appointment of director) was identical to Resolution 1. No invalid votes were recorded under either mode of voting for both resolutions.
Governance compliance
The voting results were submitted to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The proceedings were also submitted pursuant to Regulation 30(6) read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Dharmesh Kotak, Director (DIN: 06642157), signed the submission on behalf of the company on September 23, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bombay Talkies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.32% | -3.68% | +1.62% | -27.98% | -37.07% | +15.87% |
How will Bombay Talkies Limited leverage its current promoter control and low public institutional participation to drive future strategic initiatives or capital raises?
What specific growth strategies or operational improvements is Managing Director Taniya Kolhatkar expected to implement following her re-appointment to address the company's stagnant shareholder base?
Given the near-zero institutional investor presence, what measures might the board take to enhance corporate governance standards and attract long-term institutional capital?































