Esquire Money Guarantees Limited shareholders unanimously approved the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the re-appointment of Peeyush Sethia as Executive Director during its Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2026.

The meeting, chaired by Managing Director Manoj Chander Pandey at the company's registered office in Mumbai, commenced at 4:00 pm and concluded at 4:30 pm. The requisite quorum was present to transact the business listed in the notice. The company subsequently filed the voting results with BSE Limited on September 24, 2026, confirming that all resolutions passed with requisite majority.

Ordinary resolutions passed

Members considered and adopted the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This included the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2026, the Statement of Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement, and reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors.

Additionally, the shareholders approved the re-appointment of Peeyush Sethia (DIN: 09850692). Sethia, who serves as Executive Director, retired by rotation at this AGM and was eligible for re-appointment.

Voting and scrutiny details

The company provided electronic voting facilities in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. Remote e-voting was open from September 20, 2026, to September 22, 2026. A poll was arranged for members voting at the venue.

CS Aakash Goel, Proprietor of M/s G Aakash & Associates, served as the Scrutinizer. He was responsible for scrutinizing the remote e-voting process and the poll conducted at the meeting venue. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that votes were unlocked after the conclusion of voting on September 23, 2026, at 4:56 pm.

Shareholder participation and voting results

The company reported a total of 1,074 shareholders on the record date. During the meeting, 4 promoters and promoter group members, along with 11 public shareholders, were present either in person or through proxy. No shareholders attended via video conferencing.

For both resolutions, the voting pattern showed complete consensus. Promoters and promoter group members voted 20,420 shares in favor, while public non-institutional shareholders voted 2,013,410 shares in favor. There were no votes cast against either resolution, and no invalid votes were recorded.

The consolidated Scrutinizer's Report was submitted pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20(4)(xii) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The results have been communicated to the stock exchanges.

Esquire Money Guarantees has scheduled its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 23, 2026. The meeting will be held at the company’s registered office in Mumbai at 4:00 pm to transact ordinary business.

The Board of Directors approved the annual report on August 29, 2026. The primary agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the re-appointment of Mr. Peeyush Sethia as Executive Director, who retires by rotation.

Financial Performance

The company posted a net loss of ₹56.37 lakh for FY26, a significant increase from the ₹3.00 lakh loss recorded in FY25. Total revenue remained nearly flat at ₹8.89 lakh, while expenses surged to ₹65.25 lakh, driven primarily by a ₹45.94 lakh penalty imposed by BSE/SEBI.

Operational income saw minimal growth, rising from ₹8.33 lakh in FY25 to ₹8.78 lakh in FY26. However, this was overshadowed by a sharp rise in other expenses, which jumped from ₹7.56 lakh to ₹60.79 lakh. The bulk of this increase stemmed from regulatory fines.

Balance Sheet and Assets

As of March 31, 2026, non-current investments stood at ₹323.19 lakh, down from ₹397.79 lakh in the previous year. Current assets totaled ₹98.16 lakh, comprising sundry debtors of ₹34.80 lakh, short-term loans and advances of ₹56.06 lakh, and cash equivalents of ₹5.30 lakh.

Total shareholders’ funds decreased to ₹418.47 lakh from ₹474.84 lakh, reflecting the accumulated deficit. Reserves and surplus stood at ₹197.97 lakh, supported by a securities premium account of ₹392.00 lakh, partially offset by a profit and loss deficit of ₹194.03 lakh.

Corporate Governance and AGM Details

Mr. Aakash Goel has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the event. The Board also noted changes in key managerial personnel, including the appointment of Ms. Priyanka Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer in September 2025. Mr. Sethia resigned as CFO in July 2026, with Mr. Manoj Chander Pandey assuming the role alongside his position as Managing Director.

No dividend was recommended for FY26.