HCG AGM approves FY26 results; related-party deal faces 12.9% dissent
- Shareholders approved all five resolutions at HCG's 28th AGM on September 18, 2026
- FY26 financial statements adopted with 100% support across all investor categories
- Related-party consultancy agreement faced 12.88% dissent, driven by institutional investors
- Director reappointments for Simrun Mehta and Akshay Tanna passed with 99.93% support
- Promoter group participation reached 99.99% of outstanding shares

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HealthCare Global Enterprises shareholders approved all five resolutions at its 28th Annual General Meeting held on September 18, 2026, including the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26. However, the extension of a consultancy agreement with a related party drew significant opposition from public institutional investors.
The meeting was conducted via video conferencing in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations and MCA circulars. Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Non-Executive Chairman, chaired the proceedings. Dr. Manish Mattoo, Executive Director and CEO, presented operational highlights for FY25-26.
Voting Participation
The company reported 45,831 shareholders on the record date. Voting participation was led by the promoter group, which polled votes on 99.99% of its outstanding shares. Public institutional investors voted on 88.21% of their holdings, while public non-institutional investors showed lower engagement at 7.48% to 7.56%, depending on the resolution.
Resolution Outcomes
All resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The voting breakdown reveals distinct shareholder sentiment across different agenda items:
| Resolution | Description | Votes In Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) | Key Dissent Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of FY26 Financial Statements | 100.00% | 0.00% | Negligible (1 vote) |
| 2 | Reappointment of Ms. Simrun Mehta | 99.93% | 0.07% | Public Institutions (95,030 votes) |
| 3 | Reappointment of Mr. Akshay Tanna | 99.93% | 0.07% | Public Institutions (95,030 votes) |
| 4 | Related-party Consultancy Agreement | 87.12% | 12.88% | Public Institutions (14.54M votes) |
| 5 | Cost Auditor Remuneration Ratification | 100.00% | 0.00% | Negligible (2 votes) |
Scrutinizer Report Details
Mr. Pradeep B Kulkarni of V Sreedharan & Associates served as the scrutinizer. Remote e-voting was enabled from September 15 to September 17, 2026. Attendees used Insta-Poll for voting during the meeting.
Notable Voting Patterns
Resolution 4 (Related-Party Agreement): The resolution to extend the consultancy agreement with Mrs. Anjali Ajaikumar Rossi faced notable resistance. While promoter group members voted unanimously in favour, public institutional investors cast 14,537,053 votes against the proposal, representing 47.23% of their polled votes. This resulted in an overall dissent rate of 12.88%. The scrutinizer noted that four interested members holding 14,572,614 shares inadvertently voted in favour, and their votes were invalidated.
Director Reappointments: The reappointment of Ms. Simrun Mehta and Mr. Akshay Tanna received strong support but saw minor dissent from public institutional investors. For both resolutions, public institutions cast 95,030 votes against, accounting for 0.31% of their polled votes. Promoter and public non-institutional voters supported both directors unanimously or near-unanimously.
Governance
Eleven members attended the virtual meeting. Five shareholders registered as speakers, with two participating to seek clarifications from management. The board includes nine directors, with independent directors chairing audit, nomination, and risk committees.
Historical Stock Returns for Healthcare Global Enterprises
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.10% | -13.41% | -16.51% | +3.79% | -15.55% | +139.40% |
Will HealthCare Global Enterprises revise the terms of the consultancy agreement with Mrs. Anjali Ajaikumar Rossi to address the concerns raised by institutional investors?
How might the significant dissent from public institutional investors on the related-party transaction impact the company's future corporate governance ratings and investor confidence?
What strategic rationale will management provide to justify the continued engagement of Mrs. Rossi given the 12.88% opposition rate at the AGM?

































