Esha Media Research approves borrowing up to ₹50 crore at AGM

2 min read     Updated on 08 Jul 2026, 10:15 PM
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Esha Media Research Limited held its 43rd Annual General Meeting on July 7, 2026, approving key resolutions such as borrowing up to ₹50 crore and ratifying previous borrowings. Shareholders adopted the audited financial statements for FY26 and appointed M/s. SK Patodia & Associates LLP as statutory auditors. The meeting also regularized the appointments of several directors and approved managerial remuneration in excess of limits.

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Esha Media Research Limited shareholders approved all resolutions at its 43rd Annual General Meeting held on July 7, 2026, through video conferencing. The meeting authorized the company to borrow funds up to ₹50 crore pursuant to Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, and ratified the amount borrowed exceeding prescribed limits. Shareholders also adopted the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The board sought approval to appoint M/s. SK Patodia & Associates LLP as statutory auditors. Additionally, the meeting resolved to regularize the appointments of several directors, including Rakesh Kumar Mudgal as Additional Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, Ashok Kumar Thakur, Reena U Wagh, and Dimple Joshi as Additional Independent Non-Executive Directors, and Siddharth Subhash Saraf as Managing Director. Shareholders also approved the payment of managerial remuneration in excess of limits to directors in case of inadequacy of profits or loss.

Remote e-voting facilities were provided by KFin Technologies Limited, commencing on July 2, 2026, and concluding on July 6, 2026. Ms. Dipali Shah, Partner of MSDS & Associates, was appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the voting process. The combined results of the remote e-voting and the AGM were announced on July 8, 2026.

Resolutions Passed

The shareholders considered and approved the following agenda items:

  • Adoption of audited financial statements for FY26.
  • Appointment of M/s. SK Patodia & Associates LLP as statutory auditors.
  • Regularization of director appointments for Rakesh Kumar Mudgal, Ashok Kumar Thakur, Reena U Wagh, Siddharth Subhash Saraf, and Dimple Joshi.
  • Ratification of borrowings exceeding limits under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013.
  • Approval to borrow up to ₹50 crore.
  • Approval for payment of managerial remuneration in excess of limits.

Voting Summary

Resolution Votes For Votes Against % For
Financial Statements FY26 41,27,569 40 99.99904%
Statutory Auditor Appointment 41,27,568 41 99.99901%
Regularize Rakesh Kumar Mudgal 41,27,569 40 99.99904%
Regularize Ashok Thakur 41,27,568 41 99.99901%
Regularize Reena U Wagh 41,27,569 40 99.99904%
Regularize Siddharth Subhash Saraf 41,27,569 40 99.99904%
Regularize Dimple Joshi 41,27,568 41 99.99901%
Ratify Borrowings 41,27,569 40 99.99904%
Borrow up to ₹50 Crore 41,27,568 41 99.99901%
Managerial Remuneration 41,27,569 40 99.99904%

Historical Stock Returns for Esha Media Research

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
+4.99%+3.40%+16.76%-21.25%+132.79%+502.00%

What specific capital projects or debt obligations will the newly authorized ₹50 crore borrowing limit fund?

How will the regularization of the new Managing Director and CFO influence the company's strategic direction in the coming fiscal year?

What is the intended use of funds if the company draws upon the approved borrowing capacity given the approval for excess managerial remuneration?

Esha Media Research Posts FY26 Audited Results; Q4 Net Profit at ₹179.98 Lakhs

3 min read     Updated on 16 May 2026, 12:15 PM
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Esha Media Research Limited published its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, via newspaper publications on May 16, 2026, under Regulation 47 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company reported total income from operations of ₹59.64 lakhs for Q4 FY26, with a net profit of ₹179.98 lakhs after exceptional items, and basic/diluted EPS of ₹2.31. The statutory auditors expressed a qualified audit opinion on the results.

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Esha Media Research Limited has published its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, following the Board of Directors' meeting held on May 14, 2026. The results were subsequently published in newspapers on May 16, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and were intimated to BSE Limited by Rakesh Kumar Mudgal, Additional Executive Director & CFO (DIN: 11624903). The publications appeared in Active Times (English) and Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi). The statutory auditors have expressed a qualified audit opinion on the financial results for the quarter and the audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026.

Board Meeting and Regulatory Filing Details

The board meeting and regulatory filing details are summarised below:

Parameter: Details
Meeting Number: 02/2026-27
Meeting Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Publication Date: May 16, 2026
Regulatory Compliance: Regulation 47, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Newspapers Published: Active Times (English), Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi)
Signed By: Rakesh Kumar Mudgal, Additional Executive Director & CFO (DIN: 11624903)

Audited Financial Results: Quarter and Year Ended March 31, 2026

The following table presents the extract of standalone audited financial results for Esha Media Research Limited for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, filed under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. All figures are in Rs. Lakhs.

Sr. No. Particulars: Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (Unaudited) Quarter Ended 31.12.2025 (Unaudited) Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (Unaudited) Year Ended 31.03.2024 (Audited)
1 Total Income from Operations (net) 59.64 50.91 41.97 234.38
2 Net Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary Activities after Tax (before Exceptional Items) (225.83) (58.13) (85.67) (358.18)
3 Net Profit/(Loss) for the Period after Tax (after Exceptional Items) 179.98 (58.13) (85.67) 47.63
4 Equity Share Capital 780.69 780.69 780.69 780.69
5 Reserves (excl. Revaluation Reserve) - - - -
6 EPS (before Extraordinary Items) – Basic (₹10/- each, Not Annualised) 2.31 (0.74) (0.54) 0.62
7 EPS (before Extraordinary Items) – Diluted (₹10/- each, Not Annualised) 2.31 (0.74) (0.54) 0.62
8 EPS (after Extraordinary Items) – Basic (₹10/- each, Not Annualised) 2.31 (0.74) (0.54) 0.62
9 EPS (after Extraordinary Items) – Diluted (₹10/- each, Not Annualised) 2.31 (0.74) (0.54) 0.62

Key Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Esha Media Research Limited reported total income from operations of ₹59.64 lakhs, compared to ₹50.91 lakhs in the preceding quarter ended December 31, 2025, and ₹41.97 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The net loss from ordinary activities after tax (before exceptional items) stood at ₹(225.83) lakhs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, widening from a loss of ₹(58.13) lakhs in the preceding quarter. However, after accounting for exceptional items, the company reported a net profit of ₹179.98 lakhs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of ₹(85.67) lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2024, the company had reported total income from operations of ₹234.38 lakhs and a net profit after exceptional items of ₹47.63 lakhs.

Equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹780.69 lakhs across all reported periods. Basic and diluted earnings per share (of ₹10/- each, not annualised) stood at ₹2.31 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, after exceptional items, compared to ₹(0.74) in the preceding quarter and ₹(0.54) in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. The full format of the financial results is available on the BSE website ( www.bseindia.com ) and on the company's website ( www.eshamedia.com ).

Historical Stock Returns for Esha Media Research

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
+4.99%+3.40%+16.76%-21.25%+132.79%+502.00%

What specific issues led to the qualified audit opinion, and how might they impact investor confidence and the company's ability to raise future capital?

What were the exceptional items that converted a ₹225.83 lakh operating loss into a ₹179.98 lakh net profit in Q4 FY2026, and are they likely to recur in future quarters?

Given the persistent operational losses across multiple quarters, what strategic initiatives is Esha Media Research planning to achieve sustainable profitability in FY2027?

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