Gayatri Highways Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Rs 250 Cr RPT Approvals
Gayatri Highways Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for material related party transactions worth Rs 250 crores. The e-voting period runs from April 21-May 20, 2026, covering a Rs 150 crores redemption premium waiver with associate company HKR Roadways Limited and Rs 100 crores in loan transactions with subsidiary companies.

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Gayatri Highways Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for material related party transactions worth Rs 250 crores. The company's board had previously approved these transactions on April 13, 2026, subject to shareholder consent through the postal ballot process.
Postal Ballot Voting Schedule
The e-voting period for the postal ballot will commence at 9:00 AM on April 21, 2026, and conclude at 5:00 PM on May 20, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. C.N. Kranthi Kumar, Company Secretary in Practice, as the scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot voting process.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Voting Start: | April 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM (IST) |
| Voting End: | May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Cut-off Date: | April 15, 2026 |
| Results Declaration: | On or before May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. C.N. Kranthi Kumar (M.No: F9255) |
Material Related Party Transactions
The postal ballot covers three key material related party transactions requiring shareholder approval:
| Transaction Type: | Company | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preference Share Waiver: | HKR Roadways Limited (Associate) | Rs 150 Crores | Waiver of redemption premium on CRPS |
| Loan Transaction: | Gayatri Jhansi Roadways Limited (Subsidiary) | Rs 50 Crores | Loan arrangement |
| Loan Transaction: | Gayatri Lalitpur Roadways Limited (Subsidiary) | Rs 50 Crores | Loan arrangement |
HKR Roadways Transaction Details
The largest component involves HKR Roadways Limited, where shareholders will vote on waiver of redemption premium amount receivable up to Rs 150 crores on 12,00,217 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of face value Rs 1,000 each. The company stated that HKR Roadways does not have adequate profits available for payment of the redemption premium, necessitating the waiver to facilitate redemption.
Subsidiary Loan Arrangements
The remaining transactions involve loan arrangements with two subsidiary companies - Gayatri Jhansi Roadways Limited and Gayatri Lalitpur Roadways Limited, each for up to Rs 50 crores. These arrangements will provide funding flexibility through the company's subsidiary network for general corporate purposes and operational requirements.
E-Voting Process
The company is conducting the postal ballot entirely through electronic voting, with no physical ballot forms being sent to shareholders. Members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depository participants as of the cut-off date will receive voting credentials. The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited as the e-voting service provider.
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot is being conducted under Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations and Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. The transactions qualify as material related party transactions as they exceed 10% of the company's annual consolidated turnover. Results will be communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited upon declaration.
Historical Stock Returns for Gayatri Highways
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.90% | -8.16% | +9.22% | -29.69% | +100.89% | +275.00% |
How will the Rs 150 crore preference share waiver impact Gayatri Highways' financial statements and future cash flows?
What strategic initiatives will the subsidiary loan arrangements of Rs 100 crores collectively enable for business expansion?
Could HKR Roadways' inability to pay redemption premiums signal broader financial stress in Gayatri's associate companies?

































