Gamco shareholders approve ₹21.53 crore preferential issue at AGM
- Gamco shareholders approved a ₹21.53 crore preferential equity issue at its 44th AGM on September 16, 2026
- The special resolution passed with 99.99% support, backed by promoters and public non-institutional holders
- Issue involves 4.3 million shares priced at ₹50 per share to 18 non-promoter strategic investors
- Financial statements for FY26 and reappointment of Director Vinay Kumar Goenka were also approved unanimously

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Gamco Limited secured unanimous shareholder approval for a ₹21.53 crore preferential equity issue at its 44th Annual General Meeting held on September 16, 2026, in Kolkata. The special resolution, which forms the core of the corporate action, received support from promoters and public shareholders alike, clearing the path for capital infusion from strategic non-promoter investors.
The meeting commenced at 11:30 am at Hindusthan Club Limited. Managing Director Rajeev Goenka presided over the proceedings, providing an overview of the operating environment. Chief Financial Officer Dipak Sundarka presented the financial performance and outlook for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Voting Results
Shareholders voted on three items via remote e-voting through CDSL and ballot papers. The voting period ran from September 13 to September 15, 2026. Practising Company Secretary Babu Lal Patni served as the scrutinizer. Out of 4,985 shareholders on the cut-off date, 80 participated in the meeting (6 promoters and 74 public). Total votes polled stood at 46,862,982, representing 86.73% of outstanding shares.
| Particulars | Resolution Type | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26 | Ordinary | 46,862,118 | 864 | 99.9982% |
| Reappointment of Director Vinay Kumar Goenka | Ordinary | 46,862,118 | 864 | 99.9982% |
| Approval for issue of equity shares on preferential basis | Special | 46,862,118 | 864 | 99.9982% |
Promoters held 39,053,691 shares and voted 100% in favour of all resolutions. Public non-institutional holders polled 7,809,291 votes, with 99.99% supporting the resolutions. No institutional holders voted.
Preferential Issue Details
The approved special resolution authorizes the Board to issue up to 4,305,960 equity shares of face value ₹2 each to identified strategic investors belonging to the "Non-Promoter" category. The issue price is set at ₹50 per share, including a premium of ₹48 per share, for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹21,52,98,000. The relevant date for price determination was August 17, 2026.
Key terms of the issuance include:
- 100% of the consideration is payable on or before the date of allotment.
- Shares will be issued in dematerialized form and rank pari-passu with existing equity shares.
- Allotment must be completed within 15 days of passing the resolution or receipt of regulatory approvals.
- Shares are subject to lock-in periods as prescribed under Regulation 167 of SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018.
The proposed allottees include DA Tradetech Pvt Ltd (584,000 shares), Thermic Steel Company Private Limited (400,200 shares), and Jenuine Advisory Private Limited (300,000 shares), among 18 other entities. Ultimate beneficial owners range from Daud Ali to Manisha Goenka.
Governance and Compliance
The meeting adhered to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013. Independent directors, committee chairs, statutory auditors, and internal auditors were present throughout. Company Secretary Monika Kedia confirmed that members who had already exercised remote e-voting were excluded from the physical ballot process to ensure compliance with Secretarial Standard SS-2. The results have been submitted to BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Gamco
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.82% | -5.24% | -10.18% | +16.61% | +11.11% | +3,654.24% |
How will the ₹21.53 crore capital infusion from strategic non-promoter investors specifically impact Gamco's liquidity position and debt-to-equity ratio in the upcoming fiscal year?
What is the strategic rationale behind selecting entities like DA Tradetech and Thermic Steel as allottees, and do they bring operational synergies or merely financial backing?
Given the 15-day allotment window, what are the potential regulatory or procedural hurdles that could delay the finalization of this preferential issue?

































