Hemisphere Properties AGM passes all resolutions; flags independent director gap
- All seven resolutions passed at Hemisphere Properties' 22nd AGM held on September 28, 2026
- Financial statements for FY26 adopted with 99.83% votes in favour
- Appointment of Amit Kumar Agarwal as Independent Director approved with 99.82% support
- Secretarial audit flags non-compliance on Independent Director count due to government appointment delays
- Public Institutions voted against four director appointments with over 85% dissent

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Hemisphere Properties India Limited passed all seven resolutions at its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 28, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The meeting adopted FY26 financial statements and approved director appointments, while highlighting a persistent non-compliance with SEBI listing regulations regarding Independent Directors.
The Secretarial Audit Report for FY26 noted that the company did not have the required number of Independent Directors, leading to non-compliance with Regulation 25(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Consequently, the constitution of certain Board Committees was also not in compliance with statutory provisions during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Voting results and resolutions
Mr. Maghisuddin of M/s M & Co., the appointed scrutinizer, submitted his report on September 29, 2026, confirming that all resolutions were passed with requisite majority. The e-voting period ran from September 25 to September 27, 2026.
| Item | Resolution Details | Type | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adopt audited standalone financial statements for FY26 | Ordinary | 99.83% | 0.17% |
| 2 | Re-appointment of Ravi Kumar Arora as Director | Ordinary | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 3 | Fix remuneration of Statutory Auditors for FY27 | Ordinary | 99.98% | 0.02% |
| 4 | Appointment of Pradeep Kumar Jha as Director | Ordinary | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 5 | Appointment of Shyam Lal Poonia as Director | Ordinary | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 6 | Appointment of Suchit Goyal as Director | Ordinary | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 7 | Appointment of Amit Kumar Agarwal as Non-official Independent Director | Special | 99.82% | 0.18% |
Governance and compliance status
The Company Secretary clarified that Hemisphere Properties is a Government Company. The power to appoint Directors vests exclusively with the President of India, acting through the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The company stated it has no role in these appointments but has requested MoHUA to appoint the requisite number of Independent Directors to ensure compliance.
As of March 31, 2026, the Board composition did not meet the requirement for at least half the strength to be Independent Directors. Management assured that compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations would be achieved upon the appointment of the necessary directors by the administrative ministry.
Financial statements and audit outcomes
The AGM adopted the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for FY26. The Statutory Auditors, M/s Aggarwal & Rampal, issued their report without any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer. Additionally, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India provided 'Nil' comments on the standalone financial statements for the same period.
What the numbers show
The voting data reveals a distinct divergence between promoter support and public shareholder sentiment. While the Promoter group voted unanimously in favour of all resolutions, Public Institutions voted against the re-appointment of Ravi Kumar Arora and the appointments of Pradeep Kumar Jha, Shyam Lal Poonia, and Suchit Goyal with significant dissent (85.93% against). In contrast, these same institutional investors voted overwhelmingly in favour (91.92%) of the adoption of financial statements and the appointment of the new Independent Director, Amit Kumar Agarwal. This suggests that institutional shareholders may have specific concerns regarding the executive/non-executive director appointments proposed by the government, even as they supported the broader governance correction via the Independent Director appointment.
Historical Stock Returns for Hemisphere Properties
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.79% | +1.18% | -8.17% | -16.19% | -21.75% | -23.28% |
Will SEBI impose monetary penalties or trading restrictions on Hemisphere Properties for the continued non-compliance with Regulation 25(10) despite the recent AGM?
What is the expected timeline for the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs to appoint the requisite Independent Directors to restore full board compliance?
How might the significant dissent from Public Institutions against specific government-nominated directors impact future investor confidence and stock liquidity?


































