Cantabil Retail AGM resolutions pass with 99.99% shareholder approval
- All five AGM resolutions passed with over 99.99% shareholder approval
- Final dividend of ₹0.75 per share declared, bringing FY26 total payout to ₹1.50
- Vijay Bansal and Deepak Bansal reappointed as CMD and WTD effective April 2027
- Promoter group voted unanimously in favour of all agenda items
- Total valid votes polled reached 6.63 crore, representing 79.24% participation

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Cantabil Retail India Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved all five resolutions at the company’s 38th Annual General Meeting held on September 8, 2026. The final dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share was declared alongside the reappointment of key leadership figures.
The consolidated scrutinizer’s report, dated September 9, 2026, confirmed that all ordinary and special resolutions were passed with requisite majority. Voting was conducted via remote e-voting and ballot papers at the venue, with DPV & Associates LLP serving as the scrutinizer.
Key Resolutions Passed
The AGM, chaired by Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Bansal, concluded with the following outcomes:
- Adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
- Confirmation of interim dividend of ₹0.75 per share
- Declaration of final dividend of ₹0.75 per share
- Reappointment of Basant Goyal as director by rotation
- Reappointment of Vijay Bansal as Chairman and Managing Director effective April 1, 2027
- Reappointment of Deepak Bansal as Whole Time Director effective April 1, 2027
Voting Results Overview
The fully paid-up share capital stood at Rs. 16,72,76,080, divided into 8,36,38,040 equity shares of Rs. 2 each as on the cut-off date of September 1, 2026. Total valid votes polled were 6,62,79,818, representing a participation rate of 79.24%.
| Resolution | Type | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financial Statements | Ordinary | 6,62,79,658 | 160 | 99.9998% |
| Dividend Declaration | Ordinary | 6,62,79,658 | 160 | 99.9998% |
| Reappointment: Basant Goyal | Ordinary | 6,62,79,658 | 160 | 99.9998% |
| Reappointment: Vijay Bansal | Special | 6,62,79,480 | 338 | 99.9995% |
| Reappointment: Deepak Bansal | Ordinary | 6,62,79,480 | 338 | 99.9995% |
Promoters and the promoter group held 62,277,295 shares (approximately 74.46% of total capital) and voted unanimously in favour of all resolutions. Public non-institutional shareholders accounted for the dissenting votes, with 160 shares voted against the first three resolutions and 338 shares against the reappointments of Vijay Bansal and Deepak Bansal.
Dividend Details
| Dividend Type | Amount Per Share | Percentage of Face Value | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim | ₹0.75 | 37.50% | Already Paid |
| Final | ₹0.75 | 37.50% | On or before October 7, 2026 |
The total dividend payout for FY26 stands at ₹1.50 per share. The company confirmed that the final dividend will be paid to eligible members on or before October 7, 2026.
Governance and Compliance
Company Secretary Poonam Chahal informed members that the Auditor’s Report, Financial Statements, and Secretarial Audit Report for FY26 contained no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers. Consequently, these documents were taken as read.
The remote e-voting period commenced on September 5, 2026, at 9:00 am and ended on September 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The consolidated voting results and scrutinizer’s report have been submitted to the stock exchanges.
Historical Stock Returns for Cantabil Retail
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.84% | -5.82% | -7.77% | +1.66% | -10.30% | +82.06% |
How might the reappointment of Vijay Bansal and Deepak Bansal influence Cantabil's strategic pivot towards omnichannel retail in FY27?
Given the consistent ₹1.50 per share dividend payout, will Cantabil maintain this yield trajectory despite potential inflationary pressures on operational costs?
What specific growth initiatives or store expansion plans has management outlined to justify the unanimous shareholder confidence in the current leadership?


































