PVR INOX has received a regulatory disclosure from HDFC Asset Management Company Limited regarding a significant increase in shareholding. The mutual fund house has raised its stake in the multiplex chain operator from 5.07% to 7.165% as of April 08, 2026, through open market acquisitions.

Shareholding Details

The disclosure, made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, reveals that HDFC Mutual Fund schemes acquired an additional 20,65,280 shares, representing a 2.103% increase in shareholding. This brings the total holding to 70,36,040 shares in PVR INOX Limited.

Company Capital Structure

As of the acquisition date, PVR INOX Limited's paid-up equity share capital stands at Rs. 98,19,99,620, comprising 9,81,99,962 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. This represents a slight increase from the previous disclosure when the capital was Rs. 98,12,17,800 comprising 9,81,21,780 equity shares.

HDFC Mutual Fund Schemes Involved

The acquisition was made across multiple HDFC Mutual Fund schemes managed by HDFC Trustee Company Limited, including:

• HDFC BSE 500 ETF and Index Fund
• HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund
• HDFC Dividend Yield Fund
• HDFC Equity Savings Fund
• HDFC Small Cap Fund
• HDFC Technology Fund
• Various retirement savings and sectoral funds

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure confirms that HDFC Asset Management Company does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of PVR INOX Limited. The shares were acquired through open market transactions, and the company has fulfilled all regulatory requirements under SEBI takeover regulations.

This increased shareholding by HDFC Mutual Fund schemes indicates institutional confidence in PVR INOX's business fundamentals and growth prospects in the entertainment and cinema exhibition sector.

PVR INOX Limited has published newspaper advertisements on March 27, 2026, in "Business Standard" (English) and "Loksatta" (Marathi) Maharashtra edition, informing stakeholders about the completion of dispatch of postal ballot notice and remote e-voting information. The company had earlier issued a postal ballot notice dated March 17, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for the continuation of Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain as Non-Executive Director upon attaining the age of 75 years.

Regulatory Compliance and Advertisement Publication

The newspaper advertisement publication complies with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has informed both stock exchanges about this development through a formal communication to NSE (Scrip Symbol: PVRINOX) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532689).

Updated E-Voting Schedule and Process

The postal ballot follows a structured timeline with specific dates for each phase of the voting process. The e-voting has commenced as per the scheduled timeline:

The company has appointed Mr. Devesh Kumar Vasisht, Managing Partner of M/s DPV & Associates LLP (C.P. No. 13700), as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.

Director Profile and Continuation Rationale

Mr. Pavan Kumar Jain, who will attain the age of 75 years on May 17, 2026, currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the company. The proposal complies with Regulation 17(1A) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which requires listed companies to obtain shareholders' approval by way of special resolution for continuation of Non-Executive Directors who have attained 75 years of age.

E-Voting Access and Instructions

Shareholders can access the postal ballot notice on the websites of stock exchanges ( www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com ) and the company's website at www.pvrinox.com . The e-voting facility is provided through NSDL's platform, with detailed instructions available for both demat and physical shareholders. Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode can vote through their depository accounts without additional registration with e-voting service providers.

For any queries related to the e-voting process, shareholders can contact the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Mr. Murlee Manohar Jain, at ccoss@pvrinox.com or call +91-124-4708100.